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Thread: Shotgun Cleaning...
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July 18th, 2010, 11:46 AM #1
Shotgun Cleaning...
Hey guys, I just picked up my first shotgun, a Mossberg 500. It will be used for HD.
When I shoot handguns, I field strip and clean with solvent and then lube them back up every time I fire them.
I understand that the Mossberg field strip is a little more involved, requiring the removal of pins.
For those of you that use a shotgun for defense, what cleaning procedure do you follow?
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July 18th, 2010, 11:48 AM #2
Re: Shotgun Cleaning...
It's very simple...This may help:
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Re: Shotgun Cleaning...
For a pump gun, I usually remove the barrel and clean it as I would a pistol barrel. Solvent, brush, patches till clean then some oil. Wipe out the action and done. MAYBE once a year I will detail strip it. I have an 870 that I have had for close to twenty years. I have NEVER detail stripped it. One final note on barrel cleaning. If you practice with a lot of slugs, you may find a gross amount of plastic build up in the barrel. A tornado brush (you can find them in most retail stores with the cleaning supplies) will strip the plastic out nicely. In a pinch, I have used a beat up brass brush with a bit of 0000 steel wool wrapped around it. Good luck with you new shotgun.
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Here is a link to a tornado brush.
http://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-Tornado.../dp/B0013R4DRU
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July 18th, 2010, 03:26 PM #5
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Thanks for the advice guys.
I have tried to break it down, but there is an ATI pistol grip/shoulder stock combination on there right now.
I have to remove the grip because it is keeping the trigger housing trapped in place.
Does anyone know what size hex screw I will need?
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July 19th, 2010, 01:21 AM #6
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should be 1/4 inch.
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July 19th, 2010, 01:23 AM #7
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July 20th, 2010, 01:27 PM #8
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I use the $1 box of Chinese made tampons from the Dollar Store to clean my barrel.
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Re: Shotgun Cleaning...
I use a pull through - a bore snake - after every session. Then a bore mop with oil. Wipe down the outside with a silicon cloth. Put a light coat of Minwax paste finishing wax on the wood, let it dry, buff it off with a soft cloth. I will spray, sparingly, some fine synthetic oil like TSI 301 on to the bolt in a semi or a pump before and after use.
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