Thread: Barrel cleaning

Originally Posted by alphaDelta

Hi, I’m asking for what peoples processes are for cleaning their barrels.
Iv been told a lot of different things and getting a bit lost.

Really feeling for AlphaDelta. Probably whole new levels of lost...

The common theme from 3 pages so far seems to be:
1. Remove detritus/moisture after use (whether fired or not)
2. Prevent corrosion when putting away
3. Run a patch through before firing.
Seems pretty straightforward.

Other notes:
A. Push/pull patches one way - chamber to muzzle
B. Doesn't seem to matter a great deal what product you use - ranging from "reassuringly expensive" to dirt cheap.
C. Listen to your rifle over other people - if it's shooting well, why change.

Just thinking about the cost of lots of high-end cleaning products and hours of barrel cleaning in comparison to the cost of a re-barrel?

Interested to know if anyone here has actually ruined a barrel from over or under cleaning?