Cleaning Mossberg 930?

thinktwice · February 5, 2014, 04:55 PM

I have a Mossberg 930 SPX that I shoot on occasion. It's mainly for home defense. I just shot about 16 shells 00buck through it. The gun was clean before that, because I had field stripped and cleaned it about 2 months ago after a day of shooting it. My question to you guys is how often should I field strip it after shooting it? I mean I always clean the bore and chamber even if I shoot three shells through it. But not really sure when to do a complete field strip.

the rifleer · February 5, 2014, 11:48 PM

Its a gas operated gun and gets pretty dirty, personally I'd keep it clean and lubed for HD. If its just a range toy then you can do a couple hundred rounds between cleaning.

bitttorrrent · February 7, 2014, 07:36 AM

If it sits for long periods, I would clean it up before storing.

I just took down an 1100 (had to use youtube as never did this before) that had not been cleaned aside from barrel in many many years (just given to me). It was dirty and gritty, but not that bad as had not seen heavy use, but I will in the future make sure it is pretty clean before leaving it alone again.

Stevie-Ray · February 9, 2014, 04:00 PM

I clean and lube mine after every range trip, but that typical of me with every gun, including .22s.

Jay24bal · February 9, 2014, 06:51 PM

The gas ports, seals and what not tend to stay pretty clean on my 930. After a day of shooting clays and running a case of shells through it, it never needs more than a pass or two with a wet patch to get it clean.

Now, since yours is a HD where it is imperative that it works when needed, I would probably clean and re-lube it every time it is fired if for nothing more than peace of mind. But from my experience, you should be good to go.

ClydeFrog · February 10, 2014, 06:26 PM

I'd go buy the guide; Gun Cleaning & Gun Safety For Dummies

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It's $24.95 USD here; www.natchezss.com . The gun cleaning book includes a gun cleaning kit too.

Really you don't need to field strip & clean every time you shoot a few loads but Id run a Bore Snake Viper 12ga down the pipe or go over it with some Ballistol or Gunzilla, www.gunzilla.us .

Read the firearm manual & follow the company directions.
Clean guns are safe guns.

February 5, 2014, 04:55 PM	#1
thinktwice Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2007 Posts: 293	Cleaning Mossberg 930? I have a Mossberg 930 SPX that I shoot on occasion. It's mainly for home defense. I just shot about 16 shells 00buck through it. The gun was clean before that, because I had field stripped and cleaned it about 2 months ago after a day of shooting it. My question to you guys is how often should I field strip it after shooting it? I mean I always clean the bore and chamber even if I shoot three shells through it. But not really sure when to do a complete field strip.

February 5, 2014, 11:48 PM	#2
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	Its a gas operated gun and gets pretty dirty, personally I'd keep it clean and lubed for HD. If its just a range toy then you can do a couple hundred rounds between cleaning. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people.

February 9, 2014, 04:00 PM	#4
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	I clean and lube mine after every range trip, but that typical of me with every gun, including .22s. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

February 9, 2014, 06:51 PM	#5
Jay24bal Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 735	The gas ports, seals and what not tend to stay pretty clean on my 930. After a day of shooting clays and running a case of shells through it, it never needs more than a pass or two with a wet patch to get it clean. Now, since yours is a HD where it is imperative that it works when needed, I would probably clean and re-lube it every time it is fired if for nothing more than peace of mind. But from my experience, you should be good to go. __________________ I like guns. Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " Jay24bal "

February 10, 2014, 06:26 PM	#6
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Gun Cleaning For Dummies.... I'd go buy the guide; Gun Cleaning & Gun Safety For Dummies . It's $24.95 USD here; www.natchezss.com . The gun cleaning book includes a gun cleaning kit too. Really you don't need to field strip & clean every time you shoot a few loads but Id run a Bore Snake Viper 12ga down the pipe or go over it with some Ballistol or Gunzilla, www.gunzilla.us . Read the firearm manual & follow the company directions. Clean guns are safe guns.

February 7, 2014, 07:36 AM	#3
bitttorrrent Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	If it sits for long periods, I would clean it up before storing. I just took down an 1100 (had to use youtube as never did this before) that had not been cleaned aside from barrel in many many years (just given to me). It was dirty and gritty, but not that bad as had not seen heavy use, but I will in the future make sure it is pretty clean before leaving it alone again.