Need help cleaning my shotgun...

Drjones · December 19, 2002, 09:52 PM

Hi all. I started cleaning my Mossberg 88 tonight, when I realized; I don't really know how to clean a shotgun!

The insides, I mean. I know how to take off the barrel and clean that, but how 'bout the inside; around the bolt and all that???

Lubricating, all that...

Thanks...
Drjones

Jorah Lavin · December 19, 2002, 10:06 PM

I've got a commie chinese Ithaca clone (looks just like the one on p.54 of the January 2003 SWAT issue).

Mostly, the mechanicals don't get too dirty, but when they do, I've been taking these steps:

Soak with Rem Oil
Take outside, scrub everything I can reach with Ed's Red using a tooth brush
When the slop starts looking less than black, spray mechanicals with brake cleaner to flush it out
a few dabs of gun grease where things slide against each other
a VERY light spray (really, a light mist) of Rem Oil, then wipe off any excess;
hope for the best

If there is something more I could be doing, I'd love to know. I'd take the thing apart, but I'm not sure if I could get it back together.

=Jorah

HSMITH · December 20, 2002, 10:17 PM

Use the search feature, we have hashed this out several times in excruciating detail. Search on my username or Dave Mc AND cleaning.

Dave McC · December 21, 2002, 05:02 AM

Thanks, H, hope you'll be over on the new one.

Did you guys get manuals with your shotugns? If not, most makers will send you one gratis.

Jorah Lavin · December 21, 2002, 12:10 PM

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...light=cleaning

Dave, here are the instructions on cleaning that came with my gun:

Quote:

After fired, wipe out the powder residue from the bore, apply antirust oil inside. The bore and all metal parts must be keep clean in order to prevent the gun from rust.

As you can see, the TFL archives are a lot better than that!

I noticed on the other threads, people talking about plastic buildup. I clean after every range session, so maybe that is a factor, but I've never noticed any plastic at all...

-Jorah

Dave McC · December 21, 2002, 12:38 PM

Some loads and wads collect more in some barrels.
A mirror polish helps.

If this becomes a problem, use a wooden 3/8" dowel split at one end and chucked into a variable speed drill at the other. Install some 4/0 steel wool ande see what a power tool can do(G)..

And to beat a drum again, use of SLIP 2000 over time eases removal of plastic buildup. Good lube and protectorant also.

HTH....

December 19, 2002, 09:52 PM	#1
Drjones Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2002 Posts: 1,239	Need help cleaning my shotgun... Hi all. I started cleaning my Mossberg 88 tonight, when I realized; I don't really know how to clean a shotgun! The insides, I mean. I know how to take off the barrel and clean that, but how 'bout the inside; around the bolt and all that??? Lubricating, all that... Thanks... Drjones

December 19, 2002, 10:06 PM	#2
Jorah Lavin Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: Indian Land, SC USA Posts: 593	I need hints, too I've got a commie chinese Ithaca clone (looks just like the one on p.54 of the January 2003 SWAT issue). Mostly, the mechanicals don't get too dirty, but when they do, I've been taking these steps: Soak with Rem Oil Take outside, scrub everything I can reach with Ed's Red using a tooth brush When the slop starts looking less than black, spray mechanicals with brake cleaner to flush it out a few dabs of gun grease where things slide against each other a VERY light spray (really, a light mist) of Rem Oil, then wipe off any excess; hope for the best If there is something more I could be doing, I'd love to know. I'd take the thing apart, but I'm not sure if I could get it back together. =Jorah

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December 20, 2002, 10:17 PM	#3
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Use the search feature, we have hashed this out several times in excruciating detail. Search on my username or Dave Mc AND cleaning.

December 21, 2002, 05:02 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Thanks, H, hope you'll be over on the new one. Did you guys get manuals with your shotugns? If not, most makers will send you one gratis.

December 21, 2002, 12:38 PM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Some loads and wads collect more in some barrels. A mirror polish helps. If this becomes a problem, use a wooden 3/8" dowel split at one end and chucked into a variable speed drill at the other. Install some 4/0 steel wool ande see what a power tool can do(G).. And to beat a drum again, use of SLIP 2000 over time eases removal of plastic buildup. Good lube and protectorant also. HTH....