Category: gun care
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Cotton Gun Cleaning Patches for all types of Firearms
With some variation, cleaning patches, whether round or square, are the long-standing go to for applying cleaner and lubricant down firearm bores. It really just comes down to the size of the patch itself and how it is used. Loaded into a patch holder or wrapped over a bronze brush are most common uses for…
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Maintenance Mindset
Gun owners young and old each have to decide if they care or not about the condition of the firearms they own and operate. Do they respect their investment in hardware. Do they understand the value of care in handling. Will they apply this principle to results because reliability comes down to doing everything you…
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Compare Gun Cleaning Products to get Better Results
Competitors are not equal. Performance matters just like the hardware. I hear countless times how “I tried this,” or “I used that,” but in the end, the gun owner was let down by a not so wonderful product. So, think differently if “pretty good” or “it was ok I guess” isn’t want you want. On…
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Cold Blue aka Bluing Gunmetal the Best Way
It is widely recommended to use steel wool to scrape off inconsistencies in the metal surface. That is a nice idea, but for the best results, you don’t want any surface flaws. Nothing will match the consistent and thorough surface prep job that Tetra Gun Blue & Rust Remover will do. Highly recommended. After that,…
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Preventive Maintenance can pay off for all Gun Owners
Any firearm deserves your attention because even a little cleaning followed by applying Tetra Gun lube products will enhance your range experience. Run a solvent soaked cotton patch down the bore of a 12 gauge shotgun. Spray down exterior gun metal with Tetra Gun Action Blaster and then wipe off carbon residue. Wipe down with…
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All Guns Need to be Cleaned and Lubed despite wild claims and out of control egos in the industry
When you go into a gun shop and speak with an experienced salesman behind the counter, especially the owner, you want to assume that they know what they are talking about. This is especially true if they themselves are active shooters if not serious competitive shooters. Well, that could be a mistake. Even though they…
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Gun Care Talk: Tricks and Work-Arounds in a Pinch
Sometimes I hear about people having trouble with accessory brushes not easily fitting cleaning rods. Well … If the brush or more likely a loaded patch holder isn’t moving thru easy at all. A bore cleaning rope that is a big too tight to fit down the bore on the first pass. If oil is…
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Air Rifle Care is Important but Different than Firearms
The most common air rifle calibers are .177, .20, .22, and .25, with even larger rounds available, including those used for less lethal law enforcement applications. Air rifles are not legally considered firearms, at least not equal legally in most terms, but there are very obvious differences, such as the method of propulsion, “air” having…
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