brake ? and barrel cleaning ?

kidcoltoutlaw · #1 08-09-2004, 08:49 PM

do you take the brake of the barrel to clean it ? it looks like the brake would protect the crown from the cleaning rod thanks,keith

#2 08-09-2004, 09:10 PM

The brake will protect the crown to a degree depending on the style but its better to clean from the action end if possible

ewallace · #3 08-09-2004, 10:09 PM

I take my brake off.

Crow mag

dbhostler · #4 08-09-2004, 10:39 PM

I leave mine on, mainly because it's locktighted on.
db

QuietHunter · #5 08-10-2004, 03:50 PM

I always take mine off and clean from the action end. I clean the brake seperately - sometimes just by dunking it in Shooter Choice and wiping it down.

If using a cotton patch it will expand and stick in the holes of the brake if you try to clean with it on.
I also like to clean the threads and the area around the crown and cannot do that with the brake on.

kidcoltoutlaw · #6 08-10-2004, 08:19 PM

i have never taken the brake of off my Mcbros LBR .50 BMG yet it still shoots great.i did not order the tool for taking the break of when i order the gun.for the money you would have thought they would give you a tool.or at least told me about it thanks,keith