The technique you mentioned cleaning from the breech, really made sense to me. I’ve since switched my methods entirely and I actually end up with cleaner bores, especially on some of my older rifles and I’ve kicked up gunk that I never got at with my old method. Thank you.
I have cleaned from the muzzle before, and went back with a bore camera later and verified that I had struck the crown and damage it. I had shot the gun several thousand rounds since the incident and did not notice any detectable accuracy degradation or suppressor baffle strikes, buts its definitely not a great practice. I did however order some brass muzzle guides to protect the muzzle from impacts in the event i do have to clean from the muzzle again on a weird gun. But after seeing the damage i did to the crown, i'm going to avoid cleaning from the muzzle in every instance that i can avoid it.
Thank you for a nice video! I clean my firearm, after every range session. Use Ballistol for a number of years, and like a result very much. BTW, cleaning relaxing me, so it is fun, not a task.
Great series of videos, I learned a ton - thank you! One comment, if I may, WD40 is not "oil" or lubricant at all. WD as in Water Displacer, is really more of a degreaser, or if anything, a lot more like a cleaning agent rather than lubricant of any form. So you're absolutely right, WD40 shouldn't ever be used as lubricant agent, much less as gun oil.
The world needs to know about WD40. I just picked an old Mossburg 500 that was a farm gun. Spent most of it's time in the cab of a tractor and the only cleaning it ever got was a few squirts of WD40. If it got a little sticky or hard to work they just hit it with some more WD40. Damn thing was so gummed up and so full of corn dust inside I had to take it completely down. Thanks for watching.
@@45AlfaCharliePapa Yes, it's likely one of the most common misinformation I see out there in the world of mechanics... I race motorcycles and it's not unusual to see people lubricating their bikes' chain with WD-40... Badly they all they are doing is cleaning the chain, including from any lubrication agent it had before :)
Do you clean your bore snakes, and how ? I have several for my firearms, but I don't really shoot my firearms that often, preferring to shoot my air rifles and air pistols, both indoors and outdoors, and they do not require the same kind of cleaning as firearms... actually hardly any if you pre-clean your pellets and lube them. I love Ballistol... great for wiping down the guns, metal, wood, leather, and rubber... I also use it sometimes when I restore old kerosene lanterns, it can rejuvenate old original paint, and add luster and rust protection to bare metal... great stuff !
Thank you for the compliment and for watching. I agree with you and I do not clean after every time I shoot unless I have shot a lot of rounds, used black powder, or shot old military ammo with corrosive primers. In the end, each has to make that decision and the older shooters that were taught in the military will always clean the bore after every time they shoot. That is a holdover from the WW2 days when there was a lot of ammo that had corrosive primers.
When I was really active in Cowboy action shooting I would clean my Vaqueros in mid-season and at the end of the season and that was shooting lead. Figure 5 shoots or so between cleanings.
I use the mobil 1 synthetic grease in place of lubraplate in my M1, ive started using it on my pistol slides like my 1911 and my poly guns. I used to use wallys rapid fire lube but switched to lucas since i cat get it anymore, i will try the mobil 1 oil and see how that works.
Hello. This is Beth, Matt's wife. I am so sorry to tell you that Matt, AKA 45 ACP, passed away from Covid almost 2 years ago. Jan 21 2022, his 53rd birthday. Today we would have been married for 30 years. Thank you so much for watching his videos, he really loved making them. He is greatly missed by his sons and there is talk of continuing the channel but his death was so devastating that no one is quite ready to take on that challenge yet. He battled Covid for 2 months and we had to take him off life support. Please enjoy all his videos have to offer. That is the best way to honor his legacy. Thank you.
I wanted to add his dad, The Singing Gunsmith, is still alive but has been unable to do anything with this channel since Matt died. It's just too painful.
They can be, particularly the older products before they changed the formulations back in the 80's. Cleaning with most of the new products now the most you have to worry about is lead exposure when cleaning. Still not a bad idea to wear some rubber gloves if you have any concerns. Thanks for watching.
I learned in a safety course about 15 years ago that you should always wash your hands in COLD water after going to the range and after cleaning. Shooting and cleaning exposes your skin to lead, and warm-hot water opens your pores, making it easy to absorb lead and chemicals through the skin. I used to wear medical gloves when cleaning, but the solvents break them down, so it became useless. Just be sure to wash in cold water!
The technique you mentioned cleaning from the breech, really made sense to me. I’ve since switched my methods entirely and I actually end up with cleaner bores, especially on some of my older rifles and I’ve kicked up gunk that I never got at with my old method.
Thank you.
I have cleaned from the muzzle before, and went back with a bore camera later and verified that I had struck the crown and damage it. I had shot the gun several thousand rounds since the incident and did not notice any detectable accuracy degradation or suppressor baffle strikes, buts its definitely not a great practice. I did however order some brass muzzle guides to protect the muzzle from impacts in the event i do have to clean from the muzzle again on a weird gun. But after seeing the damage i did to the crown, i'm going to avoid cleaning from the muzzle in every instance that i can avoid it.
Thank you for a nice video! I clean my firearm, after every range session. Use Ballistol for a number of years, and like a result very much. BTW, cleaning relaxing me, so it is fun, not a task.
I think you're the first guy I've ever heard say that cleaning was pleasurable. Thank you for watching
Great series of videos, I learned a ton - thank you! One comment, if I may, WD40 is not "oil" or lubricant at all. WD as in Water Displacer, is really more of a degreaser, or if anything, a lot more like a cleaning agent rather than lubricant of any form. So you're absolutely right, WD40 shouldn't ever be used as lubricant agent, much less as gun oil.
The world needs to know about WD40. I just picked an old Mossburg 500 that was a farm gun. Spent most of it's time in the cab of a tractor and the only cleaning it ever got was a few squirts of WD40. If it got a little sticky or hard to work they just hit it with some more WD40. Damn thing was so gummed up and so full of corn dust inside I had to take it completely down. Thanks for watching.
@@45AlfaCharliePapa Yes, it's likely one of the most common misinformation I see out there in the world of mechanics... I race motorcycles and it's not unusual to see people lubricating their bikes' chain with WD-40... Badly they all they are doing is cleaning the chain, including from any lubrication agent it had before :)
Great video. Lots of questions answered. Thank you.
4:00 having three hands is great for a gunsmith
Yes it is. Thanks for watching.
😂😂
Do you clean your bore snakes, and how ?
I have several for my firearms, but I don't really shoot my firearms that often, preferring to shoot my air rifles and air pistols, both indoors and outdoors, and they do not require the same kind of cleaning as firearms... actually hardly any if you pre-clean your pellets and lube them.
I love Ballistol... great for wiping down the guns, metal, wood, leather, and rubber... I also use it sometimes when I restore old kerosene lanterns, it can rejuvenate old original paint, and add luster and rust protection to bare metal... great stuff !
All these vids are great but I wish more of the content would be shot close up.
Understood, The Old gunsmith is learning the game. Thanks for watching.
Very great info. Appreciate your experience and sharing this!
Glad it was helpful!
I have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
You mean you have to clean them😂👍
I'm a minimalist when it comes to cleaning. I've got a fairly simple method. Good job👍
Thank you for the compliment and for watching. I agree with you and I do not clean after every time I shoot unless I have shot a lot of rounds, used black powder, or shot old military ammo with corrosive primers. In the end, each has to make that decision and the older shooters that were taught in the military will always clean the bore after every time they shoot. That is a holdover from the WW2 days when there was a lot of ammo that had corrosive primers.
@@paulmazan4909 yep you can never clean anything but the chamber now and be fine if you're shootin' jacketed bullets. Don't ask me how I know 😂👍
When I was really active in Cowboy action shooting I would clean my Vaqueros in mid-season and at the end of the season and that was shooting lead. Figure 5 shoots or so between cleanings.
@@paulmazan4909 yes sir
The haters are gonna hate 😂😂😂 (classic)
Nice video I’m a beginner gunsmith thanks for the tips.
Glad you got something out of it. Thanks for watching.
I use the mobil 1 synthetic grease in place of lubraplate in my M1, ive started using it on my pistol slides like my 1911 and my poly guns. I used to use wallys rapid fire lube but switched to lucas since i cat get it anymore, i will try the mobil 1 oil and see how that works.
Thanks for watching.
WD 40 was developed fo water displacement.
You are correct, yet so many use it as a lubricant. Thanks for watching.
Great video!!! Subbed!!!
So I'm new to having a stainless-steel matched barrel in my AR 15. Should I brush my barrel or just use patches?
Thx William
Just clean as normal. Thanks for watching.
Thank for your knowledge, You never mentioned dry lube does it have positive use in gun lubrication or should it never be used.
If you did have access to mercury.......how was it used for cleaning?
Hi Thank for the videos! Learning tons. Tell me about your gun vise. Did you make it?
Hello. This is Beth, Matt's wife. I am so sorry to tell you that Matt, AKA 45 ACP, passed away from Covid almost 2 years ago. Jan 21 2022, his 53rd birthday. Today we would have been married for 30 years. Thank you so much for watching his videos, he really loved making them. He is greatly missed by his sons and there is talk of continuing the channel but his death was so devastating that no one is quite ready to take on that challenge yet. He battled Covid for 2 months and we had to take him off life support. Please enjoy all his videos have to offer. That is the best way to honor his legacy. Thank you.
I wanted to add his dad, The Singing Gunsmith, is still alive but has been unable to do anything with this channel since Matt died. It's just too painful.
BTW great tips thanks
WT?????? He has THREE HANDS!
i like to use gun butter
Nothing wrong with that as long as it works for you. Thanks for watching.
What is gun butter?
Are cleaning agents harmful to your skin?
They can be, particularly the older products before they changed the formulations back in the 80's. Cleaning with most of the new products now the most you have to worry about is lead exposure when cleaning. Still not a bad idea to wear some rubber gloves if you have any concerns. Thanks for watching.
I learned in a safety course about 15 years ago that you should always wash your hands in COLD water after going to the range and after cleaning. Shooting and cleaning exposes your skin to lead, and warm-hot water opens your pores, making it easy to absorb lead and chemicals through the skin. I used to wear medical gloves when cleaning, but the solvents break them down, so it became useless. Just be sure to wash in cold water!
@@DonyaLane used to take cold showers after putting up insulation it prevents you from itching basically the same principle good advice