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Barrel Break-In and Cleaning Techniques
Thanks for purchasing a barrel from us!
For best results, of course, it is necessary to clean your barrel well and use proper cleaning equipment. We like the Dewey coated rods, a good bore guide, copper/bronze brushes and cotton flannel patches, the appropriate size to keep that jag and rod in the middle of the bore. You will need a good carbon solvent, like KG 1. Shooters Choice or CR-10 will chemically loosen the copper fouling, but KG 2 is found to remove the copper without the use of chemical solvents which attack barrel steel. After cleaning, neutralize the solvents with denatured alcohol or oil and patch dry. If using KG 2 or any other micro-abrasive product, use KG 3 solvent to flush out the bore, spraying from the breach with muzzle end down. Always finish with Tetra Gun Oil or KG 4. Never shoot a dry bore as this will greatly promote copper fouling.
It is our desire that your new barrel brings many hours of shooting enjoyment!
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the break-in or cleaning of your new barrel.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR
POLYGONAL BARRELS:
Polygonal barrels will be marked with the twist rate followed by a capitol "P", for example, 7P, 8P, and so on. Polygonal rifling does not have the steep sides to the lands as a standard barrel does, therefore the cleaning brush may not track with the twist of the rifling. The cleaner must install the brush to the rod tightly, hold the rod between the fingers. Push the rod in while twisting it to the right, (clockwise). You will feel the rod twist.
Be sure not to let the brush skip over the lands. Once you push the brush through, remove the brush from the cleaning rod.
Pull the cleaning rod out of the barrel and repeat the process.
Do not pull the brush back through the barrel.
Do's and Don'ts of Barrel Cleaning
Do's:
- Use a good coated rod
- Use a bore guide
- Clean from chamber end (whenever possible)
- Use a phosphorous bronze bristle brush
- Follow recommended break-in procedures (listed above)
Don'ts:
- Use a stainless bore brush
- Leave strong ammonia cleaning products in your bore for extended periods of time
- Shoot your barrel hot enough to brand cattle!
In our experience, the loss of accuracy can be linked to a dirty or fouled barrel approximately 98% of the time! I have dealt with guys that have been cleaning their barrels for 30+ years and 'this barrel just won't shoot anymore', after an in-depth inspection using a bore scope, it is found that they were not cleaning their barrels properly. After a proper cleaning procedure 'this gun shoots great again'!
Cleaning products can be purchased through these companies:
KG Industries
J. Dewey Manufacturing Co.
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