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December 13, 2005, 06:44 AM | #1 |
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cleaning your shotgun cleaning tools
Hi all,
I've read many informative posts on how to properly clean a shotgun, but after the gun is clean, I assume you have to clean the tools you were using, right? I'm talking about the bore brush, bore mop... anything else? How should you clean your cleaning tools after cleaning your shotgun? Thanks! Chris |
December 13, 2005, 06:56 AM | #2 |
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Clean your tools? And they call me "Anal!"
I don't clean cleaning tools. You start doing that and next you be cleaning the things you used to clean cleaning tools. Next thing you know you'll be joining an OCD group. Throw 'em in a box until next time. They work just fine. |
December 13, 2005, 08:00 AM | #3 |
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I hit 'em with gunscrubber and let them dry before I put them away. JT
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December 13, 2005, 12:53 PM | #4 |
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OCD? Me?
Bore brush--hit it with brake cleaner or soak/store in mineral spirits/paint thinner.
Bore mop--run under hot water. Use some Simple Green or Dawn dishwashing detergent. I also clean Bore-snakes this way. It is not good to clean your bore with a dirty brush or mop. Grit imbeds and various cleaners should not be combined.
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December 13, 2005, 08:34 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the info, guys. I appreciate it.
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December 14, 2005, 11:57 AM | #6 |
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A good dishwashing liquid is all you need as Ledbetter said.I use Ajax, preferably apple scented.
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December 14, 2005, 04:48 PM | #7 |
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I suppose I could put them in the dishwasher.
Oh, dishwasher broken, bought shotgun instead, two actually. John |
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