joebanda1213 59 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Like the topic says. I have found that I spend too much time cleaning my SGL31 after shooting because of the corrosive and never really touching my S12. I only have been cleaning the puck area every couple hundred rounds.I have shot about 100 slugs in the past month so I decided it is time to give this baby a detail clean. The barrel looks bad. All I have really done is spray with CLP and boresnaked which has not accomplished much. There is still really bad streaks around the gas ports. I remember reading about someone pluging the barrel and puting some formula inside. Thanks for the help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltia 375 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Ok, two methods work. A mild polish like JB Bore Paste, used according to instructions, will whip that out. Or, SOAK a wad in Hoppe's 9, swab the hell out of it, plug the ends, pour some in, and let sit overnight. Hoppe's 9, and I guess the copper solvent version, are as strong as I go....I just let them sit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gulo 24 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 When i first bought my sks, she was absolutely filthy.. I used RemOil, WD-40, Carburator Cleaner and good old fashioned scraping for about 2 hours, which made a dent but wasn't nearly enough.. So I finally decided to boil all metal (barrel included), sprayed it off, changed the water, and repeated 2 more times. Now she's clean, running well, and only ever needs a regular cleaning with some RemOil and the stock cleaning kit she comes with. A little bit of heat goes a long way. Now, I'm not saying that boiling your barrel is a good idea but it worked good for me and barrels are designed for high heat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 It's a hard chrome lined smooth bore. It should be pretty damn simple to clean. A 12g mop with some Hoppes on it should shine it right up lickity split. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I run a oil rag with a string tied to it that fits real tight and pull it thrugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 If it is REALLY gunked up, Hoppe's #9 and a stainless brush will clean out just about anything. Mostly I just run a mop with Mobil 1 thru it, followed by a dry patch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris2000ss 2 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I just cleaned a nasty rusty mosin M44 barrel with ballistol cleaner and it came out nice. I left it soke awhile and brushed the hell out of it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ironhead7544 35 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Get some Chore Boy scrubbing pads, the all copper type. Cut some off and wrap it around a 12 ga bore brush for a really tight fit. This will clean out the lead from the slugs easily. Will also take plastic fouling out. Works well for pistol bores that are leaded up, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 NEVER use copper solvent on a chrome lined barrel. If there are any tiny flaws in the chrome, the solvent will attack the plaing under the chrome (it's usually copper) and you'll ruin it 1. Plug the breech 2. Fill with 50/50 Balistol and water 3. Let soak overnight 4. Clean normally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris2000ss 2 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 NEVER use copper solvent on a chrome lined barrel. If there are any tiny flaws in the chrome, the solvent will attack the plaing under the chrome (it's usually copper) and you'll ruin it 1. Plug the breech 2. Fill with 50/50 Balistol and water 3. Let soak overnight 4. Clean normally Ballistol is good stuff. I use it on everything. I dont mix it with water tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Tornado Brush Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I shoot a LOT of slug, the barrel is easy to clean, however the rifled choke is another story. The wad plastic gets glued to the damn thing, now dont laugh, Acetone soak does the trick. I would not do this on a painted part. I take the choke off to soak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frz1197 128 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 What do you use to plug the breach? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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