Removing a new barrels oil residue???

[clivej 0]

I'm getting a new CZ 223 varmint - just waiting for the license to issue. What will I use to remove the residue from the NEW barrel that CZ put in from the factory???

I have in my gun locker some:- a small bottle of Hoppes #9 powder solvent, some Brunox Turbo-Spray, a can of Forest Bore Foam, a can of 3 in 1 oil, and of course a can of WD40. Which can I use?

 

Also I'm going to shoot in the barrel at the range while I get a zero by shoot 1 and clean do that 5 times and then after every 3 rounds for another few rounds and then I'm OK to go.

How many rounds can I shoot before I need to clean the barrel again 10, 20, 50, 100 rounds or what??

I know I must clean the barrel and gun after each outing when I get home.

I'll be using a carbon rod nylon brushes and patches.

 

Thanks.....

Edited November 9, 2008 by clivej

[SNAP SHOT 194]

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Right i always shoot in the barrel by 1 shot 1 clean for around 10 rounds, then 3 shots for maybe another 10 followed by 5 shots by 5, the barrel will need to be well cleaned after each shot, take your time,

To clean out the oil in the barrel i always use a dry patch first, followed by a bronze brush then meths on a patch give it a good clean, then dry patchs until they come out clean, 3 in 1, and WD 40 are to heavy a grade of oil, i would recommend you get a tin of dedicated gun oil.....

if going to shoot straight away leave the barrel as is or if not a light coating of gun oil will do.

Now i know people use the above oils, but its not what i or any of my friends would use..............

 

After your first 10 single shot rounds use the forrest foam and leave in the barrel for around 5 to 7 hours, then give a good clean with hoppes no.9 then gun oil, similar after half way through the 3 shot strings...........and at the end.....also same with 5 shot strings........

people recommend different procedures, This is the way i do it.......... break the barrel in gently.....it will pay of in the long run.....

[Jonty 0]

I'm getting a new CZ 223 varmint - just waiting for the license to issue. What will I use to remove the residue from the NEW barrel that CZ put in from the factory???

I have in my gun locker some:- a small bottle of Hoppes #9 powder solvent, some Brunox Turbo-Spray, a can of Forest Bore Foam, a can of 3 in 1 oil, and of course a can of WD40. Which can I use?

 

Also I'm going to shoot in the barrel at the range while I get a zero by shoot 1 and clean do that 5 times and then after every 3 rounds for another few rounds and then I'm OK to go.

How many rounds can I shoot before I need to clean the barrel again 10, 20, 50, 100 rounds or what??

I know I must clean the barrel and gun after each outing when I get home.

I'll be using a carbon rod nylon brushes and patches.

 

Thanks.....

 

First of all, ditch the WD40, its a waste of time. I presume its the packing grease in the barrel you're on about. I just used the Hoppes solvent and patched the barrel until clean. The Hoppes Solvent only really softened the grease. If you google "cosmoline" - thats the packing grease - you will find out more. Alternatively, get Sean to do it for you!!

 

When I shoot my .223 I always give the bore a wipe down with Shell Helix 10W40 Semi Synthetic oil (available at all good petrol stations!!) and then just run a few patches through when I take it out of the safe again. I use motor oil because its a "thick oil" and it has good lubricating properties also I mightn't take it out for a fortnight so it just give the bore a quick coating of lube. A good investment is a gun safe dehumidifier, (available from Duffy's in Galway) and I'd recommend one to everyone.

 

I only decopper the barrel every 50 rounds or so (usually every 50 foxes or so!!!!). If you use moly coated bullets such as the Hornady rounds remember you're not supposed to swap between Moly and Non Moly coated bullets without fully removing the moly from the barrel.

 

Buy some good brass brushes as the nylon ones aren't very tough and remember to clean all cleaing equipment thoroughly after use.

 

As for barrel break in, there will be somebody along in a little while..........

Edited November 9, 2008 by Jonty

[bunny shooter 0]

"Kroil" for removing moly, only thing that will shift it. And definately get some good quality bronze brushes.

 

Everyone has their own way of doing things most important thing is do clean it before first shot goes through it though then ask everyone and make up your own mind or go for trial and error and see what works is my advice.

Edited November 9, 2008 by bunny shooter

[clivej 0]

From Jonty "I only decopper the barrel every 50 rounds or so (usually every 50 foxes or so!!!!)".

IF ONLY

 

Thanks Snap Shot, Jonty amd Bunny Shooter.

Edited November 9, 2008 by clivej

[Jonty 0]

From Jonty "I only decopper the barrel every 50 rounds or so (usually every 50 foxes or so!!!!)".

IF ONLY

 

Thanks Snap Shot, Jonty amd Bunny Shooter.

 

 

IF ONLY is dead right. Best of luck with it.

[SNAP SHOT 194]

NO problem glad to help

[clivej 0]

I was talking to a well known gunsmith and he told me to use WD 40 to remove the protective residue from the barrel bore then throw the WD 40 away as it is the only time that WD 40 should be out near a gun. After using WD 40 oil the bore well.

 

I did a search for "cosmoline" and an answer to it's removal was with very hot water or steam to melt it out.

[SNAP SHOT 194]

I was talking to a well known gunsmith and he told me to use WD 40 to remove the protective residue from the barrel bore then throw the WD 40 away as it is the only time that WD 40 should be out near a gun. After using WD 40 oil the bore well.

 

I did a search for "cosmoline" and an answer to it's removal was with very hot water or steam to melt it out.