Barrel Care

Do’s and Don’ts of Barrel Cleaning

Do’s:

  • Use a good coated rod
  • Use a bore guide
  • Clean from chamber end (whenever possible)
  • Use a bronze bristle brush
  • Follow recommended break-in procedures (listed below)

Don’ts:

  • Use a stainless bore brush
  • Leave strong ammonia cleaning products in your bore for extended periods of time
  • Shoot your barrel hot enough to brand cattle!

In our experience, the loss of accuracy can be linked to a dirty or fouled barrel approximately 98% of the time!

Barrel Break-In and Cleaning Techniques

Thanks for purchasing a barrel from us!

For best results, of course, it is necessary to ‘season’ it and use proper cleaning equipment. We like the Dewey coated rods, a good bore guide, copper/bronze brushes and cotton flannel patches, the appropriate size to keep that jag and rod in the middle of the bore. You will need a good bore solvent, like KG 3, Shooters Choice or CR-10 to loosen the fouling, followed by a scrubbing with Holland’s Witches Brew or KG 2. After cleaning, nullify the solvents with rubbing alcohol and patch dry. Finish with Tetra Gun Oil, KG 4 or Holland’s Bbl Break-in Fluid. Never shoot a dry bore as this will greatly promote copper fouling.

Chris recommends:
Shoot one, clean, for first ten rounds; shoot three, clean, for next thirty rounds; shoot five, clean, while working up load. Allow bbl to cool to the touch before testing a new load to avoid unnecessary throat erosion.

It is our desire that your new barrel brings many hours of shooting enjoyment!


Cleaning products can be purchased by contacting:

Holland’s:     www.hollandguns.com

KG Industries:     www.kgcoatings.com

J. Dewey Manufacturing Co.:    www.deweyrods.com