Author Topic: How DO you guys get 'em clean? (Read 1020 times)

gcf · « **on:** February 26, 2005, 11:31:15 AM »

Startin' to get the lever action bug, but I can't help but wonder how you get those bores clean.

Seems like access to the breech is somewhat limited, as compared to say a bolt or falling block action. Is this a concern?

Maybe some one can comment, & bring me up to speed... Thanks in advance!

old geezer · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2005, 12:21:57 PM »

With a Marlin, takes a good screwdriver and about thirty seconds to remove the lever and bolt to clean from the chamber end.

On a Winchester, you have to clean from the business end, or use a bore snake.

wild willy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2005, 12:36:17 PM »

just make sure the screw driver fits good you may have to grind one and watch for the ejector it will fall out

mavrick10_2000 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2005, 11:08:38 AM »

One word.... BoreSnake. Hoppes Benchrest near the brushes and Kano Kroil on the back end to lube it.

The breakdown of the bold etc is a great cleaning method but is best if you don't shoot frequently 500-1000 rds/year. Otherwise I say break it down for cleaning every six months, depending upon usage.

TennesseeNuc · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2005, 08:03:01 PM »

What Geezer said...Piece-o-cake.