Use a jag and patch to dry and clean the bore.A jag is the best way to dry the bore and get all that loosened fouling out. Because it is the exact diameter of your bore, it will clean the barrel in the fewest patches. The patch holder is the second best. Push the patches throug...
Now, hands down probably the fastest way to clean your rifle is by throwing it into a solvent tank for a bit or sticking a 20 dollar bill inside the chamber when youhand it back to your armorer. But if neither of these is an option afforded to you, there is always the good old-fa...
A short-barreled rifle or SBR is legally defined as a “shoulder-fired, rifled bore” firearm with a barrel shorter than 16 inches or a firearm that has an overall length of fewer than 26 inches. An SBR is considered a Title 2 restrictedfirearm. It falls under the 1968 Gun Control Act ...
Having a clean firearm is essential to keep it running smoothly and effectively, without having to worry about it breaking down in the field. If it's just a gun you play around with and use for fun, you don't need to clean it as often. You don't want lazy maintenance to get you ...
Copper build up inside the barrel of a precision rifle can greatly affect its accuracy. Rust is corrosive and eats away the metal of your gun. This creates pits in the barrel of your rifle. Regular clean-up of your firearm will give you accurate results every time. ...
By moving the rifle, you’ve changed the orientation of the barrel, and thereby the path of the bullet = a miss. If your eye is focused on the reticle (it should be), then you can adjust the target focus to literally move the focal point of the image in the scope to be in line...
Improper gun cleaning and poor maintenance can compromise gun performance and safety. The Pelican blog will teach you how to properly clean your gun.
A bore is found inside the barrel of a firearm. It takes up most of the portion of the length of the barrel. Here is a quick guide on utilizing a bore brush. Make sure the weapon is safe and unloaded. Clean the weapon with the solvent of your choice. ...
We asked you to read the handbook in the first place for this reason. Keep the smaller bits, such as bolts and nuts, in a safe place once you’ve taken it apart. You don’t want to be without them. As a result, keep them in a tiny box while you clean the rest of your rifle...
Clean the bore of the muzzleloader with hot soapy water.With the breech plug removed, attach the cleaning jag to the ramrod. Get a bucket with ½ gallon of extremely hot soapy water in it. Place the muzzle of the rifle into the bucket of water. Hold the butt of the rifle firmly wit...