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    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...
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    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...
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    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.