How To Clean Your Rifle... The Right Way!

Published on January 5, 2021
Duration: 36:50

This guide details a professional rifle cleaning process from Gary at Paramount Tactical, emphasizing efficiency and effectiveness. It covers identifying and removing carbon and copper fouling, recommending specific Bore Tech and Butch's products, and advocating for proper tools like nylon brushes and bore guides. The instruction highlights avoiding common mistakes like over-cleaning and unnecessary break-in procedures, drawing on over 20 years of experience.

Quick Summary

Learn the right way to clean your rifle from Paramount Tactical. This expert guide covers removing carbon and copper fouling, recommending specific products like Bore Tech Eliminator and Butch's Triple Twill Patches. It emphasizes using the correct tools such as nylon brushes and bore guides, and debunks common myths about over-cleaning and break-in procedures.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Philosophy
  2. 01:31Carbon vs. Copper Fouling
  3. 02:46The Myth of Over-Cleaning
  4. 03:37Recommended Solvents
  5. 04:20Brushes and Jags
  6. 05:05Cleaning Patches
  7. 06:39Cleaning Rods
  8. 07:54Bore Guides
  9. 09:35Lucas and JP Bore Guides
  10. 12:36Grease and Lubrication
  11. 14:41Barrel Break-in Myth
  12. 16:54Setup and Safety
  13. 18:43Cleaning Procedure: Carbon
  14. 21:13Cleaning Procedure: Copper
  15. 23:38Bolt Maintenance and Storage

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main concerns when cleaning a rifle?

The two primary concerns are carbon and copper fouling. Carbon can 'carbon lock' copper, so it must be removed first. Copper fouling in the lands and grooves is the main factor affecting a rifle's accuracy and muzzle velocity.

Why should I use nylon brushes instead of brass brushes for rifle cleaning?

Nylon brushes are recommended over brass to prevent erosion of the barrel crown. Additionally, brass brushes can sometimes lead to false 'blue' readings when using copper solvents, indicating copper fouling where none may exist.

What is the purpose of a bore guide during rifle cleaning?

A bore guide is essential to keep the cleaning rod centered in the bore, preventing it from scoring the barrel's rifling. It also prevents cleaning solvents from leaking into the rifle's action or bedding, which can cause damage.

Are complex barrel break-in procedures necessary for modern rifles?

According to expert instruction, complex barrel break-in procedures are largely considered a myth stemming from older manufacturing eras. Modern rifles often do not require extensive break-in processes.

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