Weapon Cleaning Preferences
- Thread starter Mr.W.
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Azmarlin39a
Elite
I use Hoppe's on my 22 rimfires. I like Shooters Choice for everything else. Just my preference.
Trigger Monkey
Operator
I stick with what works for me, with all the wonder solvents out there I've stuck with Shooter's Choice bore cleaner, Break Free CLP, and Gunslick Foaming Bore Cleaner. They haven't let me down over the years and I don't see any reason to switch really. For bench cleaning I use Dewey one piece rods and jags and the occasional Bore Snake if I'm in a hurry. Otis Tech toothbrushes with the blue bristles are awesome, I have half a dozen on hand at any given time. I use Possum Hollow or Dewey bore guides.
When I head to the range or a match I take a field maintenance kit that's packed with an Otis cleaning kit, extra tools, spare parts, etc... It fits into a pouch that's about 4"X7"X2". I've used it on other people's guns more than I've had to use it on my own lol.
When I head to the range or a match I take a field maintenance kit that's packed with an Otis cleaning kit, extra tools, spare parts, etc... It fits into a pouch that's about 4"X7"X2". I've used it on other people's guns more than I've had to use it on my own lol.
4FishLimit
Operator
Parts that need oil, such as trigger springs, get Lucas Gun Oil.
Parts that slide get CherryBalmz Black Rifle Balm grease.
For cleaning I use Birchwood-Casey Gun Scrubber and hose everything out. Brake parts cleaner will work as well, just have to be careful around certain plastics or finishes.
For long term storage (barrel protection) or corrosion protection I wipe the outside down with Birchwood-Casey Barricade.
Parts that slide get CherryBalmz Black Rifle Balm grease.
For cleaning I use Birchwood-Casey Gun Scrubber and hose everything out. Brake parts cleaner will work as well, just have to be careful around certain plastics or finishes.
For long term storage (barrel protection) or corrosion protection I wipe the outside down with Birchwood-Casey Barricade.
Annihilator
Emissary
In one of my previous threads, I use Lucas Oil Extreme Duty CLP for cleaning and Lucas Oil Extreme Duty Gun oil to lube.
As with a lot of folks who go to training classes up here in NE-Ohio and the Great Lakes, I would consider myself a student of (the disciples of) Pat Rogers.
I'm very fond of Slip 2000's products for both cleaning and lubrication.
That said, more recently, I've been following the School of the American Rifle's website blog and social media, and I've purchased some CherryBalmz products. Similarly, it's also from Mr. Albrecht that I've learned about the Birchwood-Casey "Barricade" product.
As someone who does not clean his range/training "beaters" for often thousands of rounds, I appreciate lubes that keep my gun working, and cleaning solvents that do their jobs without harsh smells that my wife and daughter complains about.
I'm very fond of Slip 2000's products for both cleaning and lubrication.
That said, more recently, I've been following the School of the American Rifle's website blog and social media, and I've purchased some CherryBalmz products. Similarly, it's also from Mr. Albrecht that I've learned about the Birchwood-Casey "Barricade" product.
As someone who does not clean his range/training "beaters" for often thousands of rounds, I appreciate lubes that keep my gun working, and cleaning solvents that do their jobs without harsh smells that my wife and daughter complains about.
michael.ed
Master Class
I kinda mix it up...Ballistol, Hoppes, Lucas Extreme Duty, Lucas Gun Oil. In fact, I may use Ballistol on one part of the firearm, and Lucas on the other. I’m kinda like that!
Mountain Man
Elite
I've been using Belrock Sportsman gun oil. It cleans but evaporates quickly. I'm going to try some of these oils/greases mentioned here.
