BP Shotgun Cleaning

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Since I wrote Black Powder Loading for CAS, I've discovered (actually, someone told me about it but I don't remember who) a faster way to clean up a shotgun. This gets plastic wad material out easily too!

  • Take the barrels off the receiver.
  • Liberally squirt your favorite cleaning fluid (very hot water works well) down the bore and let it sit while you clean your rifle and pistols.
  • Run a wadded up piece of wet paper towel through the bore. Make sure it's a very snug fit, but not so tight as to get stuck on the other side of the forcing cone.
  • Run a few damp patches through on a cleaning jag, followed by a dry patch (or two to get the water out), and then one covered in lube.

Pretty easy, huh? It only takes a few minutes and does a great job.

 
 

 

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