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<blockquote data-quote="Okanogan" data-source="post: 1692054" data-attributes="member: 90397"><p>Opinions vary widely on which cleaners and solvents to use. If you want basics on barrel cleaning methodology, I suggest looking up some videos online from reputable firms (e.g, Gunwerks). If you are checking out videos from people who make quality firearms and not trying to sell you specific cleaning brands then hopefully the video focus will be on proper care of the firearm.</p><p>The advice earlier about nylon brushes, and bore guides is consistent with my practices but I have no qualms about reversing the brush in the throat area. </p><p></p><p>If you are continuing to see blue when using a copper solvent, it means there is still copper somewhere. I make sure I do not use brushes or cleaning rods with any bronze/ brass as this makes it difficult to avoid getting a blue patch even when your barrel is clean. Also most of my rifles have muzzle breaks. Solvent and residue in the ports can also give me a blue indication so I clean these out carefully when I am nearing completion so I don't get false positive copper indications.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Okanogan, post: 1692054, member: 90397"] Opinions vary widely on which cleaners and solvents to use. If you want basics on barrel cleaning methodology, I suggest looking up some videos online from reputable firms (e.g, Gunwerks). If you are checking out videos from people who make quality firearms and not trying to sell you specific cleaning brands then hopefully the video focus will be on proper care of the firearm. The advice earlier about nylon brushes, and bore guides is consistent with my practices but I have no qualms about reversing the brush in the throat area. If you are continuing to see blue when using a copper solvent, it means there is still copper somewhere. I make sure I do not use brushes or cleaning rods with any bronze/ brass as this makes it difficult to avoid getting a blue patch even when your barrel is clean. Also most of my rifles have muzzle breaks. Solvent and residue in the ports can also give me a blue indication so I clean these out carefully when I am nearing completion so I don't get false positive copper indications. [/QUOTE]
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