barrel cleaning

  1. Newb37752

    Snap cap paint

    Got my new ar 10 today and decided to check the trigger pull. Like most things I over thought it and decided to use some snap caps. The ones I have must be POS because now the paint has peeled off them and there is some on the extractor etc.. What's the best way to clean it out or should I just...
  2. C

    Help: Simple, effective cleaning regimen

    I'm getting back into shooting and want to be better at a few things I know I slacked on previously. One of those things is cleaning and it's really not a matter of laziness - I just can't find anything definitive on the subject. I've looked on The Hide for hours and am starting to see various...
  3. W

    Carbon Fiber cleaning rod with JAG attached stuck in barrel

    So I am new to rifles and I just got myself a Tikka T3X TAC A1 Rifle. When I was cleaning my rifle, the Rod (with a JAG and patch attached) got stuck what felt like half way through the barrel; I could not push or pull it out. I ended up tapping the rod through with a hammer and when it stuck...
  4. N

    Gunsmithing Suggestions for an affordable Borescope?

    My gunsmith recently notified me that i have a big carbon ring in one of my 6.5cm match barrels. Therefore i figured that i should get a borescope so that i can keep track of my barrels health better. I would appreciate some suggestions for an affordable borescope that works well.