HUNTING RIFLE CLEANING

The biggest game changer for me wrt rifle cleaning was when I got a teslong borescope. WOW. Being able to see in clear detail what is going on inside the bore is so incredibly useful. It has made cleaning easier and has completely eliminated all frustrating uncertainties. If you are curious about the performance of cleaning product or procedure A vs cleaning product or procedure B there is no better answer than direct visual observation of the results. Cheers!

Regarding the necessity for barrel break in, do you have any data showing a side by side test of a barrel subjected to a break in process vs a barrel that has not? The results should include tendency to foul, accuracy, and barrel life. I’ve heard a lot of arguments for and against barrel break in, but never any real world testing to prove that barrel break in makes a difference. As a mechanical engineer, I understand the micro surface roughness of the barrel bore after it has been machined and that a smooth barrel is the objective for an accurate barrel. When shooting, the copper is deposited into the micro “valleys” and fill the bore surface even with the micro “peaks”. It is at this point you have a nice slick and smooth bore. Removing the copper, one just spent a lot of money to send down the bore and foul it to achieve a perfectly smooth bore, is counterproductive in my opinion. I believe if there was some real world data proving the benefits of barrel break in, then a lot of us who do not, could then be swayed to start doing it. Another great video and keep them coming as they are very much appreciated.

Most thorough and comprehensive rifle cleaning demonstration!

That pre-64 winchester model 70 is simply eye candy!

As always, a GREAT video. I also enjoy when you bring out the pre-64’s!

Another informative video! Yep, I see a new DD video, I click the thumbs up and then start watching.

Excellent step by step, thanks!

Excellent video explaining the 3 different ways of cleaning 👍

Thanks for sharing your rifle cleaning method. Like you said everyone seems to do it different but looking at your rifle I'd say your way is working really well.

Thanks DD, great way to keepum running like new.

Love your videos, Desert Dog. I'd sure be interested in knowing how, and how often you clean your nice hunting rifle triggers. Thanks!

I just knew it..Sooner or later ol' G. David was going to take a hit..No one is safe from the Desert Dog..😂😂

Pretty good cleaning regime explanation, thanks Desert Dog. The only thing different I do is use bronze brushes to loosen carbon fouling. I find the nylon brush is not aggressive enough. How aggressive your cleaning is depends on the barrel and how its shooting. If it ain't broken it doesn't need fixing.

Thank you for a very useful video.

Hey DD, Great video, I discovered Boretech last fall and an very happy with it, no more ammonia smell. Glad to see someone else using it. I'll give Corrosion X a try. If you see this and don't mind answering a quick question, what is your opinion on "bore snakes" for use when hunting/camping? I usually carry one in my day pack just in case I get into moisture or dust storms. Anyhow, keep up the good work. Have a great weekend and be safe!

Excellent video. Thank you for posting.

Great, great, great video as allways!!! 👌👍😃

Thank you so match for your videos!

Just bought a Browning T-Bolt in 17 HMR. Forget about a bore guide for that cartridge. I've had many custom barrels from the major makers. The manufacturers - like Shilen, Douglas, McMillan, Krieger etc. - all have different break-in instructions. Krieger, for example, tells you just shoot the damn thing. So does Gale McMillan, if I'm not mistaken. And so do gunsmiths like YouTube's "Gunblue490." After dozens of mostly bolt action rifles, I've never seen a difference between the tedious "fire-a-shot, then clean; then every 3-shots etc. etc ad nauseum method AND just shooting the damn thing, then cleaning every 20 shots or so. I think it's mostly superstition, because even the barrel makers disagree over barrels with the same metallurgy. So unless you want to spend your life cleaning as opposed to shooting, I'd pass on the arduous break-ins. And who needs umpteen chemicals? Copper solvent, bronze brush (replaced after every session), patches, bore guide, one piece quality cleaning rod, along with finishing lube/cleaner (like G96) is all that's necessary.

This video is important... keep your guns clean folks !