Cleaning Shotgun barrel

iudoug · October 10, 2010, 11:12 AM

What do you guys use to "cut" the fouling in a barrel when you clean it?Just seems some of the stuff I try works, but not well and have to use a brush alot to clean it. Just wondering if there is a magic potion out there I am not aware of.

Thanks in advance

oneounceload · October 10, 2010, 11:20 AM

Cheap basic brake cleaner from wally world will cut through everything inside the barrel - do NOT get it on the stock or plastic, though and then remember to re-lube everything

zippy13 · October 10, 2010, 12:12 PM

Yep, and 1-oz's warning is real. I used spray brake cleaner on my reloading press and it attacked the plastic parts.

mete · October 10, 2010, 12:28 PM

My shotguns have a chrome plated bore. Doesn't get nearly as dirty and much easier to clean without any special chemicals .I also use a 'tornado brush' !

zippy13 · October 10, 2010, 12:41 PM

My shotgun's owner's manual specifically warns against using a steel Tornado-style brush. But, I don't have chrome barrels. IMHO, they just let the maker spend less time polishing the bore. Most times a soft fuzzy stick is sufficient for my barrels. When I use a brush it isn't steel.

BigJimP · October 11, 2010, 12:21 PM

I use Shooters Choice ... spray shotgun and choke tube cleaner...and a standard bore brush / then follow with patches and a wooly barrel brush.

A tooth brush - to knock the crud out of the porting holes .../ a little light oil on a patch when I'm done ....

and its clean enough to "lick" ...

oneounceload · October 11, 2010, 01:47 PM

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A tooth brush - to knock the crud out of the porting holes .../ a little light oil on a patch when I'm done ....

and its clean enough to "lick" ...

You CLEAN those ports?? I'm hoping mine will get filled up and STAY filled up to cut down the noise......

Seriously, Jim - oyu might want to look into those nylon dental type pick - I have s.s. actual dental ones, but I can get into some nooks and crannies I wouldn't use a toothpick on......

BigJimP · October 11, 2010, 03:13 PM

Yes, I clean those holes out ...or they won't work ...

Anybody standing that close to my barrel --- deserves the noise ..../or a bruise up side the head ....

the old style "pipe cleaners" work pretty well too ...not the new "poly" kind ..

October 10, 2010, 11:12 AM	#1
iudoug Member Join Date: October 29, 2005 Posts: 82	Cleaning Shotgun barrel What do you guys use to "cut" the fouling in a barrel when you clean it?Just seems some of the stuff I try works, but not well and have to use a brush alot to clean it. Just wondering if there is a magic potion out there I am not aware of. Thanks in advance

October 10, 2010, 12:28 PM	#4
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	My shotguns have a chrome plated bore. Doesn't get nearly as dirty and much easier to clean without any special chemicals .I also use a 'tornado brush' ! __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

October 10, 2010, 11:20 AM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Cheap basic brake cleaner from wally world will cut through everything inside the barrel - do NOT get it on the stock or plastic, though and then remember to re-lube everything

October 10, 2010, 12:12 PM	#3
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Yep, and 1-oz's warning is real. I used spray brake cleaner on my reloading press and it attacked the plastic parts.

October 10, 2010, 12:41 PM	#5
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	My shotgun's owner's manual specifically warns against using a steel Tornado-style brush. But, I don't have chrome barrels. IMHO, they just let the maker spend less time polishing the bore. Most times a soft fuzzy stick is sufficient for my barrels. When I use a brush it isn't steel.

October 11, 2010, 12:21 PM	#6
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I use Shooters Choice ... spray shotgun and choke tube cleaner...and a standard bore brush / then follow with patches and a wooly barrel brush. A tooth brush - to knock the crud out of the porting holes .../ a little light oil on a patch when I'm done .... and its clean enough to "lick" ...

October 11, 2010, 03:13 PM	#8
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Yes, I clean those holes out ...or they won't work ... Anybody standing that close to my barrel --- deserves the noise ..../or a bruise up side the head .... the old style "pipe cleaners" work pretty well too ...not the new "poly" kind ..