, but if it shoots well, it's better not to know
Did you unscrew the brush from the rod every stroke, or pull the brush back out?Alright, that was a chore. One done completely-7600 30.06 Remington. This is a pump action. The first 2 pictures are of the carbon ring after soaking 24 hours in Bore Tech C4 and a whole lot of scrubbing in between. I didn't even bother with the Slip 2000. I was about ready to go find some real C4 as I figured that was what it was going to take. Frustration and stubborn determination not to be beat prevailed, and I did 150 strokes with a tight patch around a bronze brush and JB Bore Brite followed by another 150 strokes with JB Bore Cleaner (yea, I know, but I picked up the Bore Brite first). Well, that finally did it. There are several after pictures. Man, that is one clean mother puppy all the way to the muzzle. I guess soaking in Bore Tech C4 followed by JB will do the trick. I can tell you that JBs didn't do squat before soaking. Igotta40, I feel for the pain that I know will be coming for you. Upper body strength is key. BTW, the Dewey Bore Guide is great. It fits into the muzzle and has a knurled knob that is easy to hold. The good news is the others are bolt action. Drill time on those babies.
That bore looks great!Alright, that was a chore. One done completely-7600 30.06 Remington. This is a pump action. The first 2 pictures are of the carbon ring after soaking 24 hours in Bore Tech C4 and a whole lot of scrubbing in between. I didn't even bother with the Slip 2000. I was about ready to go find some real C4 as I figured that was what it was going to take. Frustration and stubborn determination not to be beat prevailed, and I did 150 strokes with a tight patch around a bronze brush and JB Bore Brite followed by another 150 strokes with JB Bore Cleaner (yea, I know, but I picked up the Bore Brite first). Well, that finally did it. There are several after pictures. Man, that is one clean mother puppy all the way to the muzzle. I guess soaking in Bore Tech C4 followed by JB will do the trick. I can tell you that JBs didn't do squat before soaking. Igotta40, I feel for the pain that I know will be coming for you. Upper body strength is key. BTW, the Dewey Bore Guide is great. It fits into the muzzle and has a knurled knob that is easy to hold. The good news is the others are bolt action. Drill time on those babies.
I can’t speak for another man however a full push and pull back through is considered one pass. Caution at the muzzle to not be rough with the crown area.Did you unscrew the brush from the rod every stroke, or pull the brush back out?
Depends on who you ask. To each his own I always say...Not knowing is never better
Depends on who you ask. To each his own I always say...
I'm still working on a carbon ring in an AR 10 that looks like your after picture. I'm getting there, but it's a real bugger.