Out for deer hunting, or maybe range time for some skeet shooting or clays.

Even after a few rounds, you want to at least dry swab out any light carbon fouling. If you let it sit, accumulation will fester.

The easiest product we have is the 34″ Bore Mop Rod which is simply a full size version of cotton mop but without having to attach anything onto a cleaning rod because it is, in fact, a full length rod already. Some people really take to this kind of product.

Other than that, an exterior wipe down with the Triple Action CLP Lubricating Wipes to clean up and lube any gunmetal surfaces that are exposed, or the silicone cloth will suffice to add luster to any finish.

As always, when you can devote the time at home in front of the bench in your man cave, the ideal scenario is to use accessory attachments fit to the correct caliber that you can screw onto a full length coated steel gun cleaning rod. There is a time and place for the patch holder, bronze brush, nylon brush, cotton mop and jag, and there is a difference in results vs. a bore snake type option.

1. Thoroughly clear the bore of fouling that impedes ballistic function.
2. Remove solvent residue.
3. Lubricate to ensure smooth operation while preventing buildup and making the treatment last longer than if you took a shortcut.

You also want to choose your chemicals correctly for this checklist:

1. Bore Solvent aka Cleaner Degreaser
2. Solvent Residue Remover
3. Lubricant Protectant

NOT all products can do everything, at all. In fact, many can only do one, if that. Here’s some more pointers:

1. Make good choices.

2. Go for quality.

2.Don’t mix chemistries of different gun cleaner and lube brands.

Gun oil, gun lube, gun grease, gun solvent and gun cleaner are generalized terms to describe what could be very different products based on what you buy, so don’t make a mistake. Do your research and ask around first.

Always defer to the user’s manual provided by the firearm manufacturer, but don’t be so quick to use any ole cleaner or oil you see lying around. Choose something that’s better. Your guns deserve it.

These general shotgun firearm maintenance practices are universal for any of the calibers – 12 ga., 20 ga., 20 ga., 410, etc. – as well as rifles and handguns as well, but it makes for a good storyline.

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