**BEFORE YOU START THE CLEANING
PROCESS, MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND YOU HAVE A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND/OR DISTRACTIONS, TO WORK IN!
- Start by saturating a patch with
Bore Cleaner and Conditioner. Then push the
patch through the bore to remove the loose powder residue, which will totally
expose the copper and lead fouling. A one piece coated cleaning rod is
recommended. A coated rod will protect the bore and lands in case the rod bows
during cleaning. Remember, a $20.00 rod is cheaper to replace than a $300.00
barrel.
- Wet a properly fitted Phosphorous Bronze Brush
and push it back and forth through the bore 10 to 12 times. When cleaning a
revolver, run a wet brush through each charge hole 11 to 12 times as well.
Please Note: After brushing, flush the brush with Cleaner/Degreaser to remove the dirty residue and to neutralize
the solvent from dissolving the bristles. We recommend using a straight bronze
bristled brush with a brass core to prevent any damage to the lands.
- Again saturate two patches and individually
push each one through the bore back and forth to remove any additional loose
powder, carbon, copper and lead fouling.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3. However, this time, let
the solvent remain in the bore for 10 to 12 minutes.
- To clean the receiver, bolt group and trigger
assembly, apply Bore Cleaner and Conditioner
directly to the areas that need cleaning and then flush these areas with Cleaner/Degreaser.
- Now push a dry patch through the bore (include
charge holes if cleaning a revolver). If the patch comes out clean, the cleaning
procedure is now complete. A blue/green patch indicates that copper fouling* is
still present, a black patch indicates that powder and carbon fouling is still
present. If the patch comes out dirty, repeat the above steps until a clean
patch is produced.
- After you have cleaned your bore and wiped off
any residual bore cleaner, apply either all
Weather Grease or Lubricant to all moving
parts and wear surface. APPLY SPARINGLY!! More is not better in lubricating a
firearm. Today's lubricants are designed to operate when used sparingly, over
lubrication can cause malfunctions.
- To protect your firearm from Rust and
Corrosion for short and long term storage, saturate a patch with Rust Preventer and run the patch through the bore. Spray the
complete receiver, trigger assembly and all exterior metal surfaces with Rust
Prevent. This will offer outstanding protection from the elements, as well as
finger print acids. Rust Prevent is harmless to
most surfaces, including wood and plastic. Always apply your lubrication to your
metal to metal wear points prior to applying the Rust Prevent. Rust Prevent is designed to pull the moisture out of the pores of
the steel and seal them from the elements. lubricants are designed to penetrate the pores of the steel and will
continue to lubricate even when the majority is removed due to heat and
recoil.
*PLEASE NOTE: For heavy copper fouled
bores use Copper Remover. The
Copper remover is designed to only remove copper fouling. It is very important
to follow all of the instructions on the label for safe and complete copper
fouling removal.
RECOMMENDATION: Prior to shooting
the previously cleaned firearm, run a wet patch with Bore Cleaner and Conditioner to break down any oils or rust inhibitors.
Then dry patch to remove the contaminated bore cleaner. This procedure will
bring back the proper pressures and should insure first round
accuracy.
The above cleaning
instructions are only suggestions and in no way will Tanner's Sport Center
take responsibility for damage or harm done to either a person or
property.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS
UNLOADED BEFORE STARTING YOUR CLEANING PROCESS.
**If you have any questions or
comments,
please feel free to contact Tanner's
Sport Center.
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