brake ? and barrel cleaning ?

[kidcoltoutlaw]

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

 

[Guest]

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]

I take my brake off.

Crow mag

 

[dbhostler]

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

 

[QuietHunter]

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]

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