slipper 116 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 whats does everybody use for cleaning their rifles/rifling?, i,ve been using wd40 is that ok? also if I pull my bore snake through my hmr will it knock it off zero?, as i,ve been told it will take a few shots to settle back in? Quote Link to post
sussex 5,777 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 WD40 wont remove the copper deposit from the rifling ,i use i montana copper killer, push through on triple twill patches,just a couple of drops on a patch push a couple through leave for 10 min then push a few more through,the you will see the patches come out dirty ,once they come clean i push half a dozen dry ones through.when clean & dry i run a clean mop through,you dont mention a mod ,i spray wd down the mod to sort out moisture but use a carbon spray to clean it . When your gun came out of the factory it came with a clean barrel so cleaning it should not require you to" settle it".If you have not cleaned it for a while it will take quite a few patches before it comes clean,check zero ,if you clean after use it will stay spot on . Quote Link to post
pete123 45 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 I was advised not to clean my 22lr at all. Is this correct? Also been told never to use wd40 if I was to clean use a silicone spray! No expert just what I was told by gun smith when I asked same question. He told me to occasionally clean around the breach and magazine but to stay clear of the rifle as leading will be enough lube it needs. Quote Link to post
sussex 5,777 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 pete if they were ment to use full of shit they would send them out of the factory already dirty ,the wd40 i use on the alloy mod to stop condensation which there prone to,like any precision piece of machinary,( because at the end of the day thats what they are), works better lasts longer if its kept clean ,the rifle dos'nt need lubrication down the barrel at all .Finish cleaning useing dry clean mop....Wd will get rid of moisture on outside of gun But proprietry cleaners are better in my view .cheers Quote Link to post
GEOFF.223 83 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 i read that some window cleaning products work Quote Link to post
halamrose 24 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 WD40 is great for loosening things, is that what you really want? Quote Link to post
sussex 5,777 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Window cleaning kit is for windows mate,use gun cleaningkit on guns will save any hassle .cheers Quote Link to post
cyclonebri1 8 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 i read that some window cleaning products work Oh my god, reel in George Formby, "If you could see what I can see, when I'm cleaning windows" Quote Link to post
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