Cleaning

CMichael · December 3, 2001, 03:38 PM

What kind of solvent do you guys use for cleaning your shotgun?

Michael

Dave McC · December 3, 2001, 03:55 PM

Hoppe's #9, CLP and Slip 2000. The last two also are lubes.

Rottweiler · December 3, 2001, 05:51 PM

Ed's Red, and a 50-50 mix of CLP and Kroil

Fatcat · December 3, 2001, 05:58 PM

Loooove.. potion number nine!

Er.. Hoppes #9 that is.

Mo_Zam_Beek · December 3, 2001, 05:59 PM

You mean I have to clean it?

That does it, I am sending it back.

Will Beararms · December 3, 2001, 06:04 PM

Most of my shotgunning is done with Beretta products. Due to the hard chrome-lined bore and chamber area, all that is needed is Breakfree CLP for cleaning along with a bore mop and a few patches.

With my Remington and Browning, I use Hoppe's number 9 followed up by Breakfree CLP as a lubricant along with a copper brush when needed, jags and the ubiquitous bore mop.

I clean my semi autos after every excursion and my pump every other time.

LIProgun · December 4, 2001, 10:14 AM

BreakFree CLP.

Kingcreek · December 4, 2001, 07:21 PM

I've been using one of those BoreSnake things and I love it. I keep it in a small plastic box and take it in my truck to the range, duck blind, etc. I occaisionally spray the front end with kroil and the tail with RemOil. Works great! I'm going to have to add a 20g one and then some rifle/pistol calibers.
Will, I have to agree. Nothing cleans up as easy as my Beretta barrel. The gas system is another matter, not so easy.

K80Geoff · December 4, 2001, 07:24 PM

Hoppes #9 and CLP. Use a brush and follow with patches untill clean.

Have a chamber brush and thoroughly scrub the chambers and forcing cones first.

Will Beararms · December 4, 2001, 10:47 PM

Kingcreek:

The key to a clean gas system is eternal vigilance. Clean it every time you shoot it whether it's five shells or 500. I'm not sure what the material is inside of the piston thingy so I have been reluctant to dunk it in something like '#9.

I have found that a q-tip soaked in CLP does wonders and is a good fireside activity. I must admit that any trouble assoicated with the gas system is negated by the sight of watching the smoke pour out of the vents after a volley of ducks have been killed.

I love watching that smoke boil out.

Kingcreek · December 5, 2001, 06:28 AM

I've been using Pro Shot solvent on the gas parts.
It never occurred to me to watch the smoke boil out but I do know it blackens the base of my 1st finger.

December 3, 2001, 03:38 PM	#1
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Cleaning What kind of solvent do you guys use for cleaning your shotgun? Michael

December 3, 2001, 05:51 PM	#3
Rottweiler Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2001 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 391	Ed's Red, and a 50-50 mix of CLP and Kroil __________________ Texas - envied by lesser states since 1845

December 3, 2001, 05:58 PM	#4
Fatcat Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2000 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 376	Loooove.. potion number nine! Er.. Hoppes #9 that is. __________________ Patrick J. Sullivan :: [email protected] "When I whet my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold in judgement, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me."

December 3, 2001, 06:04 PM	#6
Will Beararms Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,834	Most of my shotgunning is done with Beretta products. Due to the hard chrome-lined bore and chamber area, all that is needed is Breakfree CLP for cleaning along with a bore mop and a few patches. With my Remington and Browning, I use Hoppe's number 9 followed up by Breakfree CLP as a lubricant along with a copper brush when needed, jags and the ubiquitous bore mop. I clean my semi autos after every excursion and my pump every other time. __________________ "Without a rifle you are nothing, worthless, you are waiting for death, any minute, any second." -- Aron Bielski

December 4, 2001, 10:14 AM	#7
LIProgun Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2000 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 489	BreakFree CLP. __________________ MOLON LABE. - Leonidas of Sparta, 480 B.C.

December 3, 2001, 03:55 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Hoppe's #9, CLP and Slip 2000. The last two also are lubes.

December 3, 2001, 05:59 PM	#5
Mo_Zam_Beek Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2001 Posts: 308	You mean I have to clean it? That does it, I am sending it back.

December 4, 2001, 07:21 PM	#8
Kingcreek Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: rural Illinois Posts: 590	I've been using one of those BoreSnake things and I love it. I keep it in a small plastic box and take it in my truck to the range, duck blind, etc. I occaisionally spray the front end with kroil and the tail with RemOil. Works great! I'm going to have to add a 20g one and then some rifle/pistol calibers. Will, I have to agree. Nothing cleans up as easy as my Beretta barrel. The gas system is another matter, not so easy.

December 4, 2001, 07:24 PM	#9
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Hoppes #9 and CLP. Use a brush and follow with patches untill clean. Have a chamber brush and thoroughly scrub the chambers and forcing cones first. __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

December 4, 2001, 10:47 PM	#10
Will Beararms Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,834	Kingcreek: The key to a clean gas system is eternal vigilance. Clean it every time you shoot it whether it's five shells or 500. I'm not sure what the material is inside of the piston thingy so I have been reluctant to dunk it in something like '#9. I have found that a q-tip soaked in CLP does wonders and is a good fireside activity. I must admit that any trouble assoicated with the gas system is negated by the sight of watching the smoke pour out of the vents after a volley of ducks have been killed. I love watching that smoke boil out. __________________ "Without a rifle you are nothing, worthless, you are waiting for death, any minute, any second." -- Aron Bielski

December 5, 2001, 06:28 AM	#11
Kingcreek Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: rural Illinois Posts: 590	I've been using Pro Shot solvent on the gas parts. It never occurred to me to watch the smoke boil out but I do know it blackens the base of my 1st finger.

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