Clean your Rifle the Right Way (Step by Step)

This expert-level guide details the proper cleaning procedure for the Ruger Harrier rifle, as demonstrated by an instructor from the official Ruger Firearms channel. It covers essential tools, step-by-step instructions for cleaning the bore, bolt, bolt carrier, and firing pin, emphasizing critical inspection points for reliable function. Safety precautions are highlighted throughout the process.

This expert guide, presented by Jeremy Winters of Gunwerks, details a comprehensive rifle cleaning process after approximately 50-60 rounds. It emphasizes using specific products like KG1 Carbon Remover and KG12 Copper Remover, along with tools like the Possum Hollow bore guide, to effectively remove powder, carbon, and copper fouling. The guide highlights using the muzzle as a visual indicator for barrel cleanliness and provides detailed steps for achieving optimal performance and restoring the rifle's point of impact.

This guide details the proper cleaning and maintenance procedures for a Thompson/Center Triumph Muzzleloader, emphasizing safety and the use of specialized products. It covers bore cleaning, breech plug maintenance, and essential storage tips to ensure firearm longevity and reliability. The instruction comes from a T/C Arms Representative, demonstrating high expertise in muzzleloader care.

This guide details an advanced firearm barrel cleaning process utilizing a borescope to ensure thorough removal of copper and carbon fouling, including stubborn carbon rings. It emphasizes using specific cleaning agents and brushes, and highlights how a borescope provides critical visual feedback to confirm cleanliness and optimize the cleaning routine, ultimately saving time and improving firearm performance.

This discussion between Joe of Steeling Wood Outdoors and The Yankee Marshal delves into the debate surrounding rifle barrel cleaning and its impact on accuracy. While Joe advocates for cleaning between shots for consistent groups, The Yankee Marshal argues that for most shooters, firearm reliability and function outweigh marginal accuracy gains, especially in self-defense scenarios. The conversation highlights the concept of fouling shots and the potential for barrel harmonics to be affected by cleaning intervals.

This video highlights a common mistake in firearm cleaning: using a chamber brush for the entire barrel bore. The instructor demonstrates the correct use of a brass jag for bore cleaning and a chamber brush specifically for the chamber and feed lips on a 5.56 AR-15. While the mistake did not damage the high-quality barrel, it's emphasized that this is not the proper procedure.

This video demonstrates the severe dangers of using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder, resulting in a catastrophic barrel explosion. The speaker, identified as a manufacturer representative, uses a remote firing rig to safely showcase the consequences of this common but deadly mistake. The footage highlights the importance of understanding powder types and pressure differences to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

This video presents an accuracy comparison between a traditional flintlock rifle and a modern sporting rifle at 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise and safe firearm handling, loads and fires both rifles, utilizing Hornady Match .308 ammunition and Goex Black Powder. The comparison highlights the practical differences in loading times and aims to determine which platform achieves superior accuracy under these conditions.

This expert guide details the catastrophic failure modes of muzzleloaders, as demonstrated by Thompson/Center Arms' engineering team. It covers the dangers of double loading, double powder charges, and critically, the use of smokeless powder, which led to a barrel explosion. The video emphasizes safety and understanding pressure limits in muzzleloading firearms.

This guide, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, focuses on three critical shooting mistakes and their solutions. It covers achieving a Natural Point of Aim (NPOA) for stability, mastering trigger control to overcome target panic, and the benefits of shooting with both eyes open for improved awareness. The instruction emphasizes fundamental techniques for becoming a better marksman.