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Posted: 8/31/2007 3:20:16 AM EDT
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I've read several different methods of "safely" cleaning the chamber and bore. Let's start with the chamber: I've tried it using a Dewey chamber rod and Dewey chamber brush (yep, they make a 8-32 version of the AR-15 chamber brush) and just turning it by hand. I've also put a cleaning rod and the brush into my Makita and ran it at a slow speed. I found the mechanical method works faster but some tell me that this can groove the chamber walls. I don't really see how considering the brush bristles are softer than the chrome. What's the final verdict on this? Onto the bore. I understand the need to go from breech to muzzle, but there are seriously a LOT of conflicting methods: Some say not to brush back and forth (breech to muzzle, muzzle to breech), some say one direction only, some say to alternate between brush and patch. Has there been any studies conducted on this (Mythbusters style) to debunk any wild claims about accuracy losses? I use an Otis cable for all long-guns so there's no risk of messing anything up due to the rod rubbing against something. |
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