Firearms sometimes need a stronger bore cleaner like Copper Solvent, but that has to be followed with a bore conditioning lubricant like Tetra Gun Lubricant or Triple Action CLP to ensure a fire-ready condition

The firearm maintenance debate over cleaners and lubricants continues, but you could choose to do it the right away.

There are some veteran precision rifle shooters as well as competitive long gun enthusiasts who like the idea of fouling in the bore as if it would enhance the accuracy of the ballistic event. No, but I do understand the perception goes a long way. This practice was much more common years ago before this era of very accurately precision milled rifle barrels. The tolerances just don’t allow for anything to get in the way. Think about it, if the diameter of the bullet perfectly fits the bore surface, there is no room for play. Any debris will be a hindrance, not a benefit.

Beyond the shooting range, a long-range hunter also cares about the accuracy as much as a sniper. There is enough to worry about going wrong, especially when it comes to windage. So, keep the rifle bore as clean and well lubricated as possible so that the gun is operationally in as perfect a fire-ready condition as possible.

My proven philosophy on bore conditioning requires that you do as follow:

1. Clean the gunmetal, especially in the bore, as thoroughly as possible. Copper Solvent or something gentler is fine, as well as an aerosol type cleaner degreaser treatment.
2. Remove excess solvent residue. 91% isopropyl alcohol wiping will help.
3. Apply lubricating oil to clean, dry patches and polish it into bore metal.
4. Synthetics, especially Tetra Gun Lubricant or Triple Action CLP will be a great choice.
5. Fire rounds thru the bore. Swab out fouling and see it comes out black. The lube will still be there but you can add a second coating before shooting again.

The condition of the bore will improve over time, after each shoot, and after each cleaning and lubricating, but you don’t have to clean each time.

With our Prosmith one piece gun cleaning rod is made with standard threadings for a choice of accessory attachments, including a brass jar, patch holder, cotton mop, or a bronze brush or nylon brush. Take the time to do it right with 8-12 passes until patches come out clean, beginning with solvent soaked cotton, followed by lube saturated patches, followed by a clean, dry patch that should come out white.

Bore cleaning rope is another way to go. Some people even use separate pull-thru ropes for the cleaner solution and the lubricant treatment. Same as above, do it right.

Use the same gun care practices for shotguns as well. They generate a lot of fouling. Take care of revolver pistols and semiauto handguns too, even if buildup is less obvious, but it’s there.

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