I just ordered my first custom barrel for my 308 AR10 (X-Caliber).
I’ve gotten in the habit of using boresnakes and CLP for my (mostly) “guns are just tools” collection.
Well, I really like this rifle and want to use it for long range shooting. Therefore the Faxon Big Gunner is going away and I need advice on barrel cleaning.
I have clp and plain gun oil and that’s about it. I will be using X-Caliber’s advice on break in, which involves a lot of shooting, cleaning, shooting, cleaning.
I have a bore guide and carbon fiber rod. Do I need brushes? What material? Brass? Stainless? Nylon? What chemical do I use for the brushes?
I also need to push patches. After I brush, what chemical am I using on the patch? Hoppes #9?
I searched for an existing discussion and, while I’m certain this topic has been discussed ad nauseum, nothing recent popped up.
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