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December 19, 2002, 09:52 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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:
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 |
December 20, 2002, 10:17 PM | #3 |
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Use the search feature, we have hashed this out several times in excruciating detail. Search on my username or Dave Mc AND cleaning.
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December 21, 2002, 05:02 AM | #4 |
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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, 12:10 PM | #5 | |
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Here is a good one from the archives
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...light=cleaning
Dave, here are the instructions on cleaning that came with my gun: Quote:
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 |
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December 21, 2002, 12:38 PM | #6 |
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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.... |
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