The EASIEST Way To Clean Your Gun... By SHOOTING IT?!

Published on March 11, 2020
Duration: 9:41

This video demonstrates the use of 'Clean Shot' 12 gauge shotgun shells as a method for cleaning the bore of a shotgun. The instructor, skeptical at first, tests the shells by firing one through a Remington Versamax after shooting several standard rounds. He then compares the bore cleanliness of this shotgun against a Benelli Supernova (which did not fire the Clean Shot shell) using a patch and CLP. The results show a significant reduction in fouling on the patch from the Versamax, suggesting the Clean Shot shell effectively cleans the bore.

Quick Summary

The 'Clean Shot' 12 gauge shotgun shell is designed to clean the bore of your firearm as it's fired, featuring five layers to scrub away fouling. Testing showed it significantly reduced bore carbon compared to traditional cleaning methods, though full firearm cleaning still requires disassembly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Cold Weather
  2. 00:10Introducing Clean Shot Shells
  3. 00:48Why Shotgun Barrels Need Cleaning
  4. 01:14Skepticism About Clean Shot
  5. 01:37Test Shotguns: Benelli & Versamax
  6. 02:16Shooting the Versamax
  7. 02:39Shooting the Benelli
  8. 03:11Rapid Fire Benelli Attempt
  9. 03:36Benelli Malfunction
  10. 04:07Second Benelli Attempt
  11. 04:41High Brass & Slug Test
  12. 04:57Introducing the Clean Shot Shell
  13. 05:05Choosing the Versamax for Test
  14. 05:22Firing the Clean Shot Shell
  15. 05:40Moment of Truth: Bore Inspection
  16. 05:54Inspecting the Benelli Bore
  17. 06:33Inspecting the Versamax Bore
  18. 06:58Results: Versamax vs. Benelli Patch
  19. 07:39Patch Comparison & Verdict
  20. 07:57Surprise & Conclusion
  21. 08:23Viewer Engagement
  22. 08:47Price & Effectiveness
  23. 08:51Outro & Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Clean Shot' shell and how does it work?

The 'Clean Shot' is a 12 gauge shotgun shell designed to clean the bore of your firearm. It contains five distinct layers that are intended to scrub away carbon and fouling as the shell is fired down the barrel, offering a potentially easier cleaning solution.

Can shooting a Clean Shot shell replace traditional shotgun cleaning methods?

While the Clean Shot shell significantly reduces bore fouling, the instructor suggests it's primarily for cleaning the bore itself. For a complete clean, including the bolt and receiver, traditional disassembly and cleaning methods are still necessary.

How effective is the Clean Shot shell at cleaning a shotgun bore?

In testing, the Clean Shot shell proved surprisingly effective. A patch used to swab the bore of a shotgun fired with the Clean Shot shell showed significantly less carbon fouling compared to a patch from a shotgun cleaned using traditional methods.

What firearms were used to test the Clean Shot shell?

The Clean Shot shell was tested in a Remington Versamax 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun. A Benelli Supernova 12 gauge pump-action shotgun was used as a comparison, fired with standard ammunition and cleaned conventionally.

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