Gun cleaning Supplies

[HSharief]

I use quite a bit of Gun cleaning supplies, brushes, jags, patches, solvents etc... I was wondering what is available in India that I can bring over and save some money. I am thinking brushes, jags, patches. Maybe I'm just talking pennies here, but when my family comes over, we have a bit of luggage space and I was thinking of asking them to get some of these from India (Hyderabad).

Do you think its a good idea or shall I just stick to loading the bags with Basmati, dals, papads and spices.

[axp817]

This does not answer your question, but is somewhat related to the issue of guns cleaning supplies being somewhat expensive.

I have been using branded Nitro Solvent/bore cleaner for cleaning and Rem Oil for lubrication, but have recently started using WD-40 instead of the Nitro Solvent.

It seems to do a great job of taking all the gunk off. I have also been told by members at the gun club that Brake Cleaner and Carb cleaner are excellent alternatives to Nitro Solvent. They are cheaper and are extremely effective and safe for the weapon. People with expensive weapons use these without any hesitation.

Break free (a gun cleaning product) is also good.

I used WD-40 when the extractor plunger (and spring) on my Remington 870 jammed (due to building of gunk and residue). The only problem with WD-40 is that it evaporates and attracts dust, which is why it is important to lube the weapon very well after.

More suggestions/recommendations on gun cleaning would be very helpful.

Thanks,
Naren

[Mark]

Let me ask my wife what she wants, and then your family can bring it over and I'll trade you gun cleaning supplies for it!

Where do you live? Basmati is quite easy to find, but my primitive palate may be far less developed than yours!

In regards to gun cleaning and maintenance, there is a home made solution called "Ed's Red" which is a mixture of 3 or 4 components usually. I really like equal parts of acetone, ATF transmission fluid (dexron), and mineral spirits (paint thinner). It does a good job of cleaning.

Of course, one of the best bore cleaners is plain hot soapy water, the hotter the better. Can't get much cheaper than that.

In regards to gun oil, I have a mixture I like that is about 90% ATF and 10% mineral spirits. It works very well and of course costs pennies to make. What I usually do is fill an oil bottle most of the way with ATF then top off with a little thinner. Take a small cloth that can fit inside an empty 35mm film can and lightly saturate it with this, it works great for oiliing in the field or camp.

Let's see, what was your original question? <G>

Kindest Regards to everyone,
Mark

[perazzi]

Guys this may seem pretty desi but what also works quite well is mobil oil which is the stuff avbl at petrol pumps and goes into the two wheelers.
This stuff is pretty thick and layers a nice protection and works pretty well in places like Delhi where its not too cold to freeze over the stuff.

What i also do is to place the Barrel into a large Poly Bag so that the oil does not get get absorbed easily and gives a long term protection.

Cheers Rohit.

[Mack The Knife]

Guys this may seem pretty desi but what also works quite well is mobil oil which is the stuff avbl at petrol pumps and goes into the two wheelers.

Nothing wrong with that. Castrol 2T is often used as a wipe over as well.

Mack The Knife

[HSharief]

Hey guys,

I use three "cleaners", Rem Oil Spray, Hoppe's No.9 and a cleaner/degreaser by Mirachem. I found the Mirachem product when I lived in Iowa and the guys I shot with used it. Its nice water based foamy stuff that takes away all the gunk while it is flowing out of my barrel/receiver which I then blow dry and oil with Rem Oil, I have one more Oil tube in my gun case I bought (impulse) at a gun shop I can't remember the name.

Anyway, the original post was about comparing supplies, like Brushes, patches, mops, jags etc... What is available in India and for how much/little.

Please keep the posts flowing about what you use and how. There's always something new to learn. Lets change the post to share our gun cleaning secrets.

BTW, "Being DESI" is nothing to be ashamed of. If I can afford to shoot one more round of trap by "Being DESI" I'll take it.

[perazzi]

Hello !!! Who said anything about being ashamed being a Desi ???
I think its been taken out of context.

Rohit.

[jennyj]

I use paper towels, torn pieces and after I remove most of the crud I use patches and Q-Tips. I get the 12 ga patches also, but I half to cut them up myself. Wife still does not like guns...no matter how many I buy her.

[jonown88]

Hey guys,

I use three "cleaners", Rem Oil Spray, Hoppe's No.9 and a cleaner/degreaser by Mirachem. I found the Mirachem product when I lived in Iowa and the guys I shot with used it. Its nice water based foamy stuff that takes away all the gunk while it is flowing out of my barrel/receiver which I then blow dry and oil with Rem Oil, I have one more Oil tube in my gun case I bought (impulse) at a gun shop I can't remember the name.

Anyway, the original post was about comparing supplies, like Brushes, patches, mops, jags etc... What is available in India and for how much/little.

Please keep the posts flowing about what you use and how. There's always something new to learn. Lets change the post to share our gun cleaning secrets.

BTW, "Being DESI" is nothing to be ashamed of. If I can afford to shoot one more round of trap by "Being DESI" I'll take it.

hmmm that very nice info thanks .




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