Just got a new Teslong Bore Scope

[igotta40]

I’m about to embark on the same journey…..

 

[Nature Boy]

, but if it shoots well, it's better not to know

Not knowing is never better

 

[emb]

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.

 

[igotta40]

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.

Did you unscrew the brush from the rod every stroke, or pull the brush back out?

 

[igotta40]

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!

 

[JFrank]

Did you unscrew the brush from the rod every stroke, or pull the brush back out?

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.

 

[emb]

I just pushed back and forth with complete passes renewing the JBs every 30 strokes.

 

[bfoosh006]

+1 on the Slip 2000 cleaner.. its slimy but works.

I will suggest you consider these... With Kroil and JB. These make cleaning a bore much easier.
The advantage to the felt pellets is, you can thread them on tighter or looser, and that will change how snug the felt pellets fit is in the bore.
https://www.brownells.com/tools-cle...ing-patches-mops/weapons-care-system-pellets/

Holds up to 3 pellets... but the pellets can be fussy to thread on.
https://www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/gun-cleaning/gun-cleaning-jags/vfg-three-pellet-adapter/

Holds "2" pellets.. one is loose fit ( pointless to me ) BUT, the smooth tip makes getting the felt tip threaded on FAR easier
https://www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/gun-cleaning/gun-cleaning-jags/vfg-adapter/

VFG's version... also money well spent.
https://www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/gun-cleaning/gun-cleaning-jags/vfg-607-parker-hale-adapter/

 

[emb]

The 30 caliber pellets were out of stock a few days ago. I asked to be notified when they were back in stock. Until then it's old school-at least in that caliber.

 

[igotta40]

I did my first deep clean this afternoon during the storm. I wetted the throat with Kroil then used the bronze brush wrapped with a patch wetted with a cocktail of JB bore paste and Kroil. About 200 passes, then a few patches wetted with carburetor cleaner then dry patches. This is a Howa 1500 chambered in 6.5 Grendel. Before/after pics with the Teslong bore scope.

 

[emb]

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.

 

[igotta40]

I have seen specific tools for scraping out carbon from AR15 bolts so I’m pretty sure they would work for the AR10.

 

[JDeere]

Not knowing is never better

Depends on who you ask. To each his own I always say...

 

[Nature Boy]

Depends on who you ask. To each his own I always say...

I realize you can get a whole range of advice from people these days, good and bad.

Anyone advocating for ignorance when it comes to knowing if your gun is clean or not is giving out bad advice and it doesn’t depend on who’s saying it.

 

[Nature Boy]

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.

They are tough to remove but once it’s gone it gets a lot easier if you stay on top of it

 

[emb]

I gave up on the AR temporarily at least and went to soaking muzzle brakes. The 7mm Sako cleaned right up.