Think of cleaning as a two-stage process. First, you get out the powder fouling, then you get out the copper. For powder fouling, I use Shooters Choice solvent and phosphor-bronze brushes. When you’re ...

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Gun cleaning kits are one of the most important items a gun owner needs to have. Sure, you also need ammo, targets, and holsters, but if your gun is a dirty mess—then you’re going to have a bad time ...

You may think you have cleaned a rifle's barrel, but chances are that you have not done it correctly or completely. Running a few patches with some solvent through the barrel won't get the job done.

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** If you shoot, you have to clean.

If you shoot a shotgun or rifle, you will have to clean it. Cleaning a firearm is a given for hunters. It is a dirty, sometimes smelly job, but it need not be unpleasant. Cleaning is the best way to ...

Whether you love or loathe gun cleaning and maintenance, it's necessary to keep your arms functioning properly and accurately. Many gun owners of a certain age began with a minimalist attitude to gun ...

Guns need to be reliable to take into the field, and a big part of their reliability is how well they’re maintained. The last thing you want is a gummed up action preventing a quick follow-up shot, or ...