How to Clean a Rifle Barrel Presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA

This expert guide, presented by a firearms instructor, details the correct procedure for cleaning a rifle to preserve accuracy and barrel quality. It covers cleaning frequency, essential tools, and step-by-step techniques for removing both carbon and copper fouling, emphasizing proper solvent application, brushing methods, and final lubrication. The instruction highlights best practices for maintaining firearm performance and longevity.

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 guide outlines a 10-minute monthly maintenance routine for AR-15 owners to ensure longevity and prevent malfunctions. It emphasizes proper lubrication of the bolt carrier group (BCG) and strategic cleaning, rather than excessive scrubbing. Key steps include the gas ring test and careful barrel cleaning to avoid damaging the crown.

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 video demonstrates two effective methods for cleaning a firearm's bore. For shorter pistol barrels, a traditional cleaning rod with a brass jag is recommended. For longer rifle barrels, a bore snake with an adapter and jag offers a quicker, more efficient cleaning solution. Both tools are highlighted as components of the Tactical Elites gun cleaning kit.

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 guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage, demonstrating expert transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. It highlights efficient manual shotgun reloading techniques from a belt carrier, showcasing advanced proficiency in competitive shooting disciplines. The video emphasizes speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle. It covers visual inspection, the proper loading procedure for 7.62x54R ammunition, and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing bolt manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration is presented in a silent, ASMR-style format by an authoritative demonstrator.

This guide details the complex process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from .32 Rimfire to .357 Magnum, addressing a pitted bore. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates disassembly, barrel removal, specialized reboring at Delta Gun Shop, chambering, crowning, action conversion, and final marking/finishing. The process highlights advanced machining techniques and specialized tools required for such a conversion.

This guide details the cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 shotgun, as explained by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA using a cutaway model. It covers loading, safety engagement, firing, extraction, and chambering. The explanation highlights the hammerless pump-action design and internal component interactions, offering valuable insights for gunsmithing and understanding firearm mechanics.