Browning Gold 3" Slug Gun Cleaning Procedure??

[all4abuck]

I have a Browning Gold 3" hunter Slug Gun that has been working great.  However everytime I go through the cleaning process, I see more an more sooth and black residue build up on the magazine tube under the gas seals.  Is this an indication of fualty seals?  Or is it normal wear and tear of the polymer seal rings?  The black residue is very hard to remove :x .  I have been resorting to chemical paint removers to disolve it, since it seems to be more like melted O-ring or rubber material than unburned powder or etc.

Any suggestions on how to remedy this problem if it is actually a problem, and cleaning tips will be greatly appreciated...

[gunnut69]

Do you use a bit too much lube on the bore or gas system?  It may be burned oil or more likely wad residue blown there by the gas system.  I would avoid chemical wood strippers to remove this.  They contain strong bases that aer quite capable of damaging carbon steel and almost any finish.  To clean plastic wad residue from the gas system and the bore I use spray carb cleaner.  The cheapest discount store brand is just fine.  Combine that with a bit of 0000 steel fur and the fouling will be easily removed.  Avoid using this stuff indoors or in the presence of any flame as it is very flammable.  the main component is usually acetone which is also very usable as a plastic fouling remover but the carb cleaner(brake cleaner is OK also) is easier to handle..  Don't breath the fumes and keep it off the finish as it will soften the poly finish used on many modern weapons.  The steel fur I use on an old jag and spin the rod with a variable speed drill..  or use by hand in pad form.  Be suer to lube the metal for corrosion protection immediately after this process as it will be nearly completely void of any oils or grease...

[all4abuck]

Carb cleaner and steel wool took care of the pronlem...Thanks fotr the tip.

I have heard of lubricants that prevent powder residue build up, or make removal afterwards easier.  Have you had any experience with these compounds and lubricants?  I like to at least reduce the occurance.  Also what do you suggest as a ghood lub for the gas components?

[gunnut69]

I've seen ads for lubes that were supposed to reduce fouling but have not tested them.  I use synthetic ATF as a general purpose oil.  It resists gumming and burning and is very reasonably priced.  How much to use is easy, the least amount possible.  A couple drops on the mag tube, spread with fingers to cover the entire tubes surface.  Use as little as possible..  and good luck from the gunnut69