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Prepared for the Worst, Providing the Best |
I've accumulated a large toolbox of stuff over time. Off the top of my head: Patches, various sizes. Scissors for cutting patches Q tips Silicon cloth Rags Oil Solvent (I like hoppes 9) JB Bore paste Brake cleaner Lubriplate grease Silicone oil Dot 5 brake fluid for supressor baffles Isopropyl alcohol for lens cleaning Nylon brush Brass brush Steel "carding" brush Brass Bore Brushes Steel chamber brushes (great for getting lead out of revolver cylinders) Tornado brushes Lewis Lead remover AR chamber brushes Dental picks Bore jags Brass cleaning rods for pistol and rifle Blue Loctite (in case you need to remove screws to clean under something) Screwdriver kit with assortment of flat-ground bits Air compressor with blow gun (I use this all the time, but you have to be careful to not blow parts off the gun and I also wouldn't use one in the house!) | |||
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I second that. Stuff works when others don’t.
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I did the same with a can of spray glue back in art school. It sucked!
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אַרְיֵה |
I was told to use only the non-chlorinated type for cleaning firearms. הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים | |||
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I agree with having a set of gunsmith/firearm related screwdriver bits. Very handy for not destroying grip screws/parts. | |||
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All the break cleaner stuff I’ve seen in the stores is non-chlorinated. But you are right, stay away from that. "Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein “You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020 “A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker | |||
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Alot of great suggestions here. A pull through bore snake (Otis or Hoppes) A lead away cloth (for the front a revolver cylinder) A chamber brush can be useful too. A good nylon brush will do alot of work for you. If you go ultrasonic, check through some of the threads. There are considerations on what to use as the cleaning liquid and also on how much lubrication is need afterwards. | |||
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| I made it so far, now I'll go for more  |
I just checked Brownels for the unit I had. I am no expert, but think I am sometimes. | |||
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non ducor, duco |
https://www.amazon.com/Tipton-...06&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1 I gave up on screw together barrel rods. I am also not in the Kit group. First In Last Out | |||
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Bone 4 Tuna |
Ransom Master Mat $30 through brownells _________________________ An unarmed man can only flee from evil and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it. - Col Jeff Cooper NRA Life Member Long Live the Super Thirty-Eight | |||
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Caribou gorn |
“You’ll shout your eye out, kid.” (Glad you’re alright!) I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log. | |||
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I am looking at a parts tray at Harbor freight that is soft and somewhat pliable Catalog #22416 $24.00 Have not purchased it yet. Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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The cake is a lie! |
Just get a dog food tray for $7. I have 2 of them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...n_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 | |||
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Tackle box is a great idea. Thanks for that, I’ve got everything stuffed in a walkers butter cookie tin. | |||
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"Just get a dog food tray for $7. I have 2 of them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...n_title?ie=UTF8&th=1[/QUOTE]" Do they hold up against the cleaners , solvents and lubricants involved with firearm maintenance ? Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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I use a yoga mat that is cut up to about the size of a placemat. After a few use, toss and cut another one out. | |||
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Thanks for the dog food mat tip. Ordered! End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles | |||
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and kroil, ala cart the rest, no store bought kit I have seen had everything needed https://chandlersfirearms.com/chesterfield-armament/ | |||
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I like to use rods and jag, with a brushing after barrel has soaked a bit. If i venture to the range, I'll often have more than 2 to clean so to make things easy I recommend 2 rods, so I can leave jag on one, and brush on the other. Also, a cheapie bottle of alcohol to rinse the crud off brush and jag, and store till next time. ------------------ The plural of anecdote is not data. -Frank Kotsonis | |||
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