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Category: Gun Cleaning
LONG-TERM / ALL-WEATHER FIREARMS PROTECTION
The Guru shares his tricks that keep firearms looking new.
Suppressor Cleaning: Three Options for your Rimfire Suppressor
The lab guys got ahold of our suppressor and looked for ways to make cleaning easier. What we ended up with was the super-secret scientific way, one that involved a bit of soaking and scrubbing and one simple option that many handloaders may already have around their homes.
The Guru Takes on Barrel Break-In Procedures
The Guru takes on Barrel Break-In Procedures.
Blackhorn 209, Finally a Solution to Black Powder Fouling
Reece Talley, a California Hunter's Safety instructor, shares his experiences with Blackhorn 209 while teaching another generation of hunters.
The Intern’s Garand Vs. Copper Killer
Our intern's M1 Garand was in nearly perfect condition, but it had a bore fouled with copper from years of shooting without cleaning. Copper Killer and Copper Cream were up to the task.
Say No To Trigger Trash: Responsible Target Practice
This story comes from a California-based writer, but this problem exists throughout the country. Leaving trash after a shooting session hurts everyone who enjoys the outdoors and creates a negative impression of shooters as a group. Protect our sport and clean up after shooting. An Ethical Responsibility for Recreation Target Practice By Sterling White […]
Improve Accuracy and Barrel Life With Proper Cleaning
Proper cleaning extends barrel life as well as maintaining accuracy.
The .25-20: From Black Powder to Blackhorn 209
Jim Waddell loads for an old favorite, The .25-20 Winchester.
Finding Twist Rate
Knowing the twist rate of your rifle helps with bullet selection and maximizes accuracy. Finding the rate involves a few simple tools common to all shooting benches and a couple of minutes. It’s time well spent. This is one of the few times that it is acceptable to use a cleaning rod from the muzzle […]