If you’re a proud owner of a shotgun, you’ll want to keep it clean and in good condition. Here’s a guide on how to clean a shotgun, so you can keep your weapon in tip-top shape.
How do I clean my shotgun
If you’re like most gun owners, you probably don’t clean your shotgun as often as you should. But even if you don’t shoot it very often, it’s important to keep it clean and well-maintained. Here’s a step-by-step guide to cleaning a shotgun:
1. Remove the magazine and make sure the chamber is empty.
2. Use a bore brush to scrub the inside of the barrel. Start from the breech end and work your way towards the muzzle.
3. Use a clean rag to wipe down the barrel.
4. Use a bore snake or a cleaning rod with a patch to clean the bore. Start from the breech end and work your way towards the muzzle.
5. Use a clean rag to wipe down the bore.
6. Use a brush to clean the action.
7. Use a clean rag to wipe down the action.
Conclusion
Assuming you would like a summary of the blog post titled “How to Clean a Shotgun” found at https://www.thesimplepump.com/blog/how-to-clean-a-shotgun, here is one possible summary:
If you own a shotgun, it’s important to keep it clean and well-maintained. Fortunately, cleaning a shotgun is relatively simple and only takes a few minutes.
To start, you’ll need some basic supplies: a cleaning rod, a bore brush, a patches, gun cleaning solvent, and gun oil. Begin by attaching the bore brush to the cleaning rod and running it through the barrel a few times. Next, use the patches to wipe down the barrel, applying solvent and then oil as needed.
Once the barrel is clean, move on to the shotgun’s action. First, remove any dirt or debris that might have accumulated.
