Your "sit-down-shut-up," experience and evidence based, no nonsense, practical, videos are excellent...every one. I can listen many times to one and pick up on something new each time. I don't have family or friends who have this type of knowledge or experience...or interest (a generation lost since the 1960's), so thank you for using the Internet to share with folks like me, inspiring us to explore, learn, and share the joy of firearms, cartridges, and marksmanship. God bless you.
As a machinist in Milling, Turning, Swiss Screw Machines, both Manual and CNC. I can tell you most of what people hear now is A HYPED SALES PITCH. CNC is not by any means PERFECT, nor is Manual Machining. Firearms are good as is, no need for Cogswell Cogs or Fancy Junk on your firearms. I’ve worked in Fabrication, Aircraft, Instrumentation, Automotive, Electronics and Aerospace. I’ve witnessed many people around the country boasting the latest and greatest products and how they improve accuracy and laugh inside. People are allowing themselves to be taken advantage of by all the OVER PRICED HYPE. This man speaks the truth from his experience and wisdom. People would be wise to listen and learn. Thank You 🙏
This man is a pillar of knowledge based in experience. No bull shit, no tangents, no pushing unproven data. Just the best damn information. My favorite firearms channel on UA-cam.
New shooter here I'm 53 and can attest to the validity of this man's logic. Particularly as pertains to moneyed interests inventing problems and then selling the solution. This practice is applied to EVERYTHING. this guy is s national treasure. Thank you Gun Blue
I cleaned my guns before firing and also inspected them. I clean my guns after firing them and inspect them again. There are lots of you-tubers taking products and money from various interests that only exist to separate us from out hard earned cash. This guy is NOT one of those.
Sir, I literally could listen to you all day. You remind me of my grandfather, who was a WWII vet (albeit, you're much younger). Your no-nonsense style of knowledge is much needed in today's hyped-up gun culture that is all about selling "new" products. Old-school COMMON SENSE wins every time! Thank you!
I’m a new hunter, shooter. Very informative yet long but I love your no nonsense approach. You are in a small crowd of honest reviewers and gunners. Thank you for the honesty.
I'm so happy I found this video. I was almost about to give up on getting a rifle. When I heard that I would have to shoot about $300-$400 of ammunition through a $500-$600 beginner level rifle, I was like, no f..king way! It should be accurate and ready to shoot when I buy it. I loved your 'no BS' video, I found it very informative. Excellent job!
I got in to hunting at age 10 in central Maine. First gun 22 mag single shot 20 gage single shot dads Winchester 30-30 hand me down his Stevens 12 side by side and my 22 mag h&r deer finisher 6 shooter still look like they came out of the box new all fire extremely well and I am deadly with all of them. Because he took care of them and showed me to do the same. Great vid boss
Excellent, thank you! Once again, it's so refreshing to hear information that's rational, and not based on conjecture or product-pandering. I've been taking your advice in the way I clean my firearms for some time now, and the results are crystal clear, in that every single one of them remains much cleaner for far longer, and is far more accurate. Also, because I'm not over-oiling every little part of the weapon, there's been absolutely no globs of gunk to have to clean out of it. The proof is in the pudding.
Sir: You are without question, the most experienced, most knowledgeable and best teacher on the web. I am so glad I found you. You have taught me a great deal. I have grown up with guns and shot and killed my first deer when I was 8 years old. I am was a farm boy taught by my father. Now more than 60 years later, I have renewed my interest in guns. In an attempt to renew my skills and bring myself up to date I have turned to the internet mostly to find a plethora of commandos who are gung-ho enthusiasts who have little or nothing to offer me although they all are self professed know-it-alls who differ widely in individual opinions of what to do and how to do it. You have affirmed many of the things my dad taught me about guns and have taught me important new things. Thanks for your information and efforts. Please continue. Your new subscriber...
Your videos are extremely reassuring and comforting to us. The "information" out there seems to be counter common sense driven by those either trying to sell something we don't really need or by people who simply don't have any long term practical experience and don't know what they're talking about. God bless you.
I have to say, im in australia and exactly the same myths about breaking guns in and copper fouling etc perpetuates here. I really appreciate your efforts to clear the fog and bestow your lifetime of knowledge on others.
Tiffsaver, GunBlue490 is better than Hickok. Hickok is a little boring, talks to much, acts silly, has silly laugh. Sorry but that's my perception of Hickok. This man is serious to the point, full of information.
Just watched a barrel maker's comments on break in. He said the same thing. Clean it before shooting it. Then just go shoot it. And, he said, be careful cleaning it and don't over-clean it. This fellow here makes a whole lot of common sense to me.
Love your candor, honesty and vast knowledge. I am a lifelong shooter and simply love the art of the firearm and shooting. I am fairly knowledgeable, but never contend that I am some sort of expert, so I truly enjoy listening to those, like you, who actually ARE experts. I am fortunate to say that my father is one, as well, and I have always listened very closely to his instruction. On one hand, I am quite surprised that you don't have at LEAST a six-digit subscription count, but then again, I am not. The problem is that there are so many "experts" on UA-cam these days who mostly profess their "vast" knowledge of "tactical-type" firearms made of plastic, aluminum and some steel. I am not dismissing such firearms or the people who enjoy them, but I do find it a bit sad that the fine works of yesterday made of wood and steel (pre-64 Winchesters, pre-Garcia Sakos, model 99 Savages, Mannlicher Schoenauers, etc.) have been replaced with AR15s saddled with 15lbs of flashlights, lasers and, quite possibly, even a damn RedBull vending machine! Such owners have come to be known as "Mall Ninjas," a term that is perfectly befitting. As a "minimalist and purist" type, I like AR15s and the like (WITHOUT every possible accessory known to man, however), and they do serve some purpose in modern shooting/hunting, but I much prefer the beauty of a classic, lovingly-used bolt action. At any rate, thank you for your extremely informative videos. I have watched many and will continue to do so. May God bless you and your family.
It’s very enjoyable as well as knowledgeable as we’ve all come to find out, watching this man. It warms my heart to see such a man as this reaching out through his videos to be a teacher to us all. They just don’t make’em like they used to. A people from a bygone era. I’m 26 and miss this type of people that I didn’t really have the opportunity to fully acquaint myself with. I will be registering and owning my very own first gun, a hand gun at that, when I get home from business this next Friday. I am very excited for it! It’s a Sig Sauer P226 Legion 9mm. I can’t wait to enjoy for the rest of my life and have it be the first of many guns that I will happily and proudly own! Take care and see you around 👊🏻
He's still up and kicking and still teaching us all! Not goin anywhere. Im 52 and I feel the same as you. You can head down to my local sandpit during a weekday and meet these great types of guys. Bench rest guys, gunsmiths, and great offhanded marksmen. And they'll all talk with you and if you grow big ears, you'll learn a lot! Get to know them and if they so inspire you, be the man you admire. I learned that's how I want to be and I do my part. He's a good dude that's for sure 👍
When my daughter was 10 or 11 yrs old, she used to love the smell oh hoppes #9 about 10 years ago or so. I don't shoot that much anymore so I don't clean guns that often anymore.
I love the smell of Hoppes number 9 reminds me of fine times after my dad and I went shooting and came home and cleaned the guns, my wife hates it though.
I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this video. It was like listening to my dad 40 years ago. You describe exactly what this type of sport has become today. " Bullshit". Most of the channels on UA-cam cater more to the sponsors and the products (advertising) than they do the consumers that need that extra little bit of information to make them more assured about what they are doing. I have never bought a new gun before, but I have owned many used. But as a young boy, I don't ever remember my father telling me to shoot-clean-shoot-clean-etc, when we went shooting. It was "be safe, have fun, mind your target and surroundings, and when you are done, clean and oil your gun so it is there for when you need it." Kudos to you Sir for putting everyone that sees this, back on the right path! God bless you and yours!
Chris Huss Thank you. Yes, copper is one of the metals of choice where rust is a concern with exposure to any number of possible agents, which is why it's used for pipes, and pennies once were made entirely of it.
Years ago while working as a fireman for a local department in California, I decided to clean one of my guns on the kitchen table of the fire station one evening. Of course I had towels and rags out. Who doesn't like the smell of Hopes #9. Well the old Captain I was working with that day was one of the few who did not. He was quite angry that I stunk the whole station up with Hopes #9. It was late in the evening and quite cold outside, in spite, all the windows got opened…. Cleaning your guns at the fire house… The good ole days… Now days you wouldn't even consider bringing a firearm to the station. Where have we gone… EXCELLENT Video!!! I learned so much… THANK YOU!!!!
I am constantly amazed at how much I have learned from these videos. After using rifles on the farm for over 30 years, I've only just now decided to take up target shooting at a range. I have a new rifle for this on the way, a new scope on the way, a set of specially selected mounting rings on the way and i am going to mount the scope myself and I am confident, sight it in very acurrately. Without all your videos, I could not have dreamed of doing this. In the past, I always took the gun shops advice and recommendations and let them do everything. How I look forward to this new chapter and understanding rifles, scopes and ammunition as I have never done before.
It's crazy how popular the myth of breaking in a firearm is. There's experts out there that base their years of experience on this claim too.... On another note, I used to work as a gunsmith at our local shop & range and you wouldn't believe the amount of people that would take their newly purchased firearm straight to the range and put anywhere from 50-250 shots through the firearm without ever taking it apart and removing all the sticky factory grease and lubing the points of friction. I would see brand new guns come back looking like guns that have fired over 1-2k rounds because of this. I didn't get many opportunities to help with selling but whenever I did I would try my best to educate the buyer about their new firearm and I would ask if they mind if I take it apart and show them how to clean and care for their firearm, "the ones that were new or didn't know any better". The vast majority of them would say they would never even consider to think about taking apart their new gun before putting their first shots through it. You do an amazing job at educating people on the topic and I personally learn something new or have a different way of looking at certain situations and problems from a different angle thanks to you! You do an awesome job at taking whatever the topic may be and making it as easy and simple to understand possible while still asserting the importance in whatever the topic may be. THANK YOU!
So I buy a bolt action...why do I need to "take it apart?" There isn't anything to take apart. There shouldn't be cosmoline grease all over the rifle. You're acting like people buying new guns are getting crate WW1 rifles. I have bought around 30 guns and never had any excessive grease on them from the manufacturer. Pistols, rifles, shotguns, rimfire, center fire, bolt action, semi autos, revolvers....none of them.
Thank you for imparting your knowledge and understanding. There seems to be so much information out there in the gun community, and every time I hear you speak I feel like I'm getting something real instead of bunch of bs and hype. I recently purchased a quality AR from a reputable manufacturer which is known for accuracy and reliability. I cleaned the rifle, and fired it a few times. Then I started to wonder if I was jumping the gun (so to speak) by not "breaking in the barrel". Everything you say sounds like common sense. Another UA-camr expressed the exact same opinion regarding "break in", and referred to his time in the military, and how the guys just "cleaned 'em and shot 'em". I do, indeed, notice that the vast majority of proponents for complicated and costly break in procedures are companies that produce cleaning products and companies that sell ammo and those same cleaning supplies. Thank you, sir, for telling it like it is. You are appreciated.
Robert Alford Thank you. Practicing what I preach, I just "broke in" my new National Match barrel that I installed on my Colt AR15A4. I fired two, three round groups at 25 meters on the z position of the peep, fired 3 shots at 100 yards, made a slight adjustment, then fired a total of 80 more shots, delighting in its accuracy. It shot 1 MOA when I started, and 3/4 when I finished. It's broken in.
Great video great advice, My favorite Hunting Rifle is a 1953 FN bolt action 30.06 given to me by my brother Rip, I shot a many Deer with it, Its my all time favorite rifle ...Thanks for sharing your experiences and expertise
You are spot with there being no need to use a specific break in regimen for a firearm, that myth went out long ago. The late and brilliant John Noveske specifically stated that specifically after his extensive testing with his own manufactured firearms. Thank you for another great video.
Gold! thanks again for your wisdom, was about to go through some voodoo when I get my new Tikka T3x .223, but now I just give it a once over clean and ready to go!
This is the first video I have seen of yours. I am very impressed with your wisdom and presentation. That you for taking the time to produce this clip. Very informative. I enjoyed your honesty and foresight.
This video reinforced about everything I always thought. I've found that almost every rifle I've shot over the years had great groups if I could do my part, Jack O'Connor strikes again. And you're correct about old junkyard guns, they often respond like champs when a little TLC is applied. I like guns with "character" anyway. Enjoyed the video!
GunBlue490, I just learned more about breaking in and cleaning rifles in your 40-minute video then a lifetime of listening to so called experts, I sincerely want to thank you for your logic and expertise. Well done and God Bless!
Im in the same boat. You just clean the bore initially to be sure it's clear oil grease and possibly swaf, then shoot and clean it rifle as you should to keep it from fouling
Thank you Sir! So refreshing to here again from one who has been there, done this and has the tee shirt to prove it! As Dad, Grandad and Great Grand Paw used to say... Why in the Hell would you want to scrub the seasoning off a cast iron frying pan! All three were expert marksman in the military, civilian life and taught clean the carbon leave the gold , copper! Have a well used and loved S seral number Marlin 336 in 30-30. 60 years ago bought for me when I was born. Yep. Us kids started out on the men's rifles. Gets about 60 or so rounds a year fired. Jag, cotton patches and Hoppes #9 till clean, dry patch from bore. Never used a copper solvent or brush. Then another patch very lightly oiled, 20 weight machine oil coating the bore well. Grannies Singer sewing machine oil back in the day! Sorry it is not the same oil today. Dry patch till no oil prior to firing. Shoots 1.5" ish today at 100 yds. All my rifles and hand guns are treated this way. No problems. Rowan Patricia's hubby.
Awesome video, i would listen to a guy that has been around guns and used them most of his life compared to some younger guy that thinks he knows every thing... keep up the good work 😊
Hi Sir, I totally agree with you 1000%,my guns shoot sub MOA with hand loads, with out all the fancy preparation suggested by time wasters. Like you said, instructions by the manufacturer are important to follow but that is it. In one of the comments I have read that you are a blessing to USA, I can’t agree with that, I think you are a blessing to the world! With your vast knowledge and kindness you really are a blessing to the world shooting fraternity . Thank you once more and God Bless you for many years to come. Mario from Sydney Australia
Thank you so much sir, for all your videos and all your time. Your input is greatly needed and is a treasure to be had. Really, I can’t put into words how amazing it is to be able to learn everything you think is important.
Watched one of those high end barrel makers say basically same thing.. break in procedures wear out barrels faster so they sell more barrels... So hell yeah love this guy!!!
well done I had a Marlin XT-22 , $150 gun / non floated barrel / no break in...it would put CCI minimag HP's into a ragged hole that could be covered by the hollow point opening of my 9mm, I don't have electronic calipers, but we're talking Sub 1/4 MOA.....Now I will say that the gun shot consistently better with the barrel dirty rather than clean; up to a point...then the process had to start over If another company's gun (or barrel maker) cost 5-10 times as much as that little Marlin, I would demand that it perform just as well Without an over laborious procedure and just for reference...I had a Mosin 91/30 that hated 147gr military ball--but--203gr Silver Bear softpoint would do 1/2-3/4 MOA after I put in the Huber Concepts trigger....$100 gun, $100 trigger, .50 cent ammo
I just took out my .22 LR Mossberg bolt action model 320BB I bought when I was 16 back in 1976 or so. Today it shot 1 moa with its original iron sights using Lapua Standard Plus ammo.
This is the most informative video that I have seen. This gentleman is extremely knowledgeable and just plain enjoyable. "No need to break-in" Thank You.
Very interesting. I’m 60yrs old. I remember my granddad and his brother (a gunsmith) telling me to NEVER clean a barrel unless absolutely necessary. They believed it did more harm than good. Guns and Ammo magazine did an extensive cleaning study many years ago the control gun (not cleaned for a couple thousand shots) shot as well as barrels that were cleaned regularly
I keep the action clean and oiled but just run a swab or two down the barrel just to clean out some carbon but thats it. All my firearms run perfectly and are all sub moa
Very well taught and accepted. Thank you for your precious time in sharing your personal knowledge with all of us who genuinely care. God bless you and Merry Christmas sir.
I have had three rifles now where I cleaned and plugged away. All three maintained sub minute groups all the way to 1000 shots. Two savages and a winchester. I don't have time for snake oils and witch magic. Great video, cemented what I've been taught as an aspiring gunsmith.
I love how you simplify the care of firearms. There is certainly a lot of mystique in the gun community about what does this or that when cleaning a gun. I think the most favorite part of this video for me was that you'd pretty much only need 2 things 1) Mineral Spirits (for cleaning) 2) Mineral Oil for lube. There is a whole great big industry that is like a money taking engine that exists because of the mysticism of gun cleaning. -- LOve your videos, gonna watch many more. -- God bless.
31:36 "...its not a big deal, don't expect it to reach some sort of mystical level where you have do special incantations over your gun..." wow, you had me laughing hard right there! Love your videos, GunBlue!
I just wanted to tell you that all your videos are right on , I just watched the one about Why Not A Glock, Im glad that you bring these things out , and tell it like it is, and this one debunking the break in propaganda, ... The new generation of shooters , from the Participation Trophy generation , have took all this propaganda as the gospell LOL. , Im from the wood and metal generation my self. A lot of the generation of the Black Rifle crowd , dont know what a real blue job is , I miss those kind of firearms, and that goes for handguns also, Just my 2 cents worth ....Keep up the good work
Thanks for all of your great videos. I just purchased my first bolt action rifle in 308 Win caliber. I wanted to make sure I would not screw up the accuracy. I contacted the manufacturer (Thompson Center) and they told me that their barrels DO NOT need a break in. You are absolutely correct in your assumptions and recommendations. Thanks again, and Happy New Year to you and yours!
I remember in 1968 on our NATO rifle team in W. Germany (PPCLI-Prix Leclerc) I never cleaned my FNC1A1 for 6 months and after 15, 000 rounds it was a little sticky to open, but for sure the FN worked well clean or dirty. I'm not Catholic, but that's my confession.
Hello Sir, My son and two daughters all have new Wonder 9’s and AR-15s. We all watched this video together so they would understand what is required of their new responsibilities to keep their firearms in excellent working condition. They will all be watching your many videos to bring them up to speed the the proper way to Aim, clean, and be a responsible gun owner. Thank you for your willingness to share and continue to educate all of the next generation of 2nd Amendment followers. I am proud my 3 kids and now students of GunblueU. God bless you and your family and Benny too. Warmest regards, Rick Mansberger Redmond Sports Group
If you want the USA to look , be , like Venezuela vote for the likes of Hy-Lyery ! People in the USA thought that when Obummer talked about re-distribution of wealth he was going to take it from the rich and give to the poor in the USA ! Did he ever fool them he took it from the Americans & gave it to Moslems
Thank you for this. I never broke in a gun like some of these UA-camrs claim we have to do. I thought I messed up my firearms since the 70s. Your the best because that procedure you described by them is BS. Only break in I noticed was the action and the trigger. Your the best. One rifle I owned since the 70s is my most accurate and it isn't free floated, shot tones of rounds through it and still have great groups. God bless you. You have the passion of a great tradesmen and really care about what you do. Everywhere you worked had a very special person with a boatload of knowledge. And heart to boot!
@@alphajam1 Copper is your friend. It fills in the imperfections in the rifling and makes it smooth. It conditions your bore and makes it more accurate and less susceptible to "first clean shot" fliers. Don't remove it. Copper "fouling", the lumpy stuff created by over firing, is easily removed by a few passes with a bronze bristle bore brush. But don't sterilize your bore.
@@GunBlue490 Thank you, I didn't know that. This explains why that lever action rifle that's not even free floated shot great since I owned it. But I did clean it more than I probably had to! I had such fun with it when I was younger and is still a shooter. It's a Marlin 39a golden special. I think it's a 1978 JM stamped without a cross bolt safety.
Also I use to plink around and would put 500 rounds through it in a day or two. Ammo was cheap then. Use to pay 5-10 bucks for 500. Use to put pennies on the target at 25 yards and hit them without any effort standing with iron sights. This is still my favorite rifle. Levers were pretty popular when I bought it for 175 bucks
Thank you! There is a UA-cam video where the channel host (The New Hunter's Guide) contacts 21 companies and only a couple had a break in process and only for the cheaper rifles. Totally agrees with what you are saying. Clean it and shoot it was the common response.
thank you, I've argued with people about using brass cleaning rods because they say a segmented rod will damage the bore. really? me pushing brass down my bore at 1fps does more damage then a 175g hpbt at 2600fps? lol
Adam Earl Well actually, you should mind some cautions. Aluminum segmented rods pick up grime from the bore, and combined with solvent become aluminum oxide abrasive, which is a material used to sand steel. Brass is not quite as abrasive, but it too will abrade as it is soft enough to pick up some particles. It's not the speed; it's the abrasive they become, which is entirely different than a clean bullet. Segments on many rods are not flush, and bump the crown and rifling throat, damaging them eventually. Be sure your joints are perfectly smooth. I recommend a plastic coated spring steel, one piece rod.
@@johnmitchell7526 there are three brands that stick out to me: Montana Extreme, Pro Shot, and JB Dewey. The Montana rods are pricey, but they are very nicely crafted. The Cadillac of gun cleaning rods. Avoid the Cheapo aluminum and brass rods like the plague.
John Mitchell in the ar15 video he mentioned a long barrell rod which has a ball bearing handle. This way the patches (when used with a jag) naturally turn along with the rifling.
Sir, God bless You. I can't tell you how much I enjoy and learn from your videos. Not only are they interesting and informative, but they are relaxing. I am guessing I am around your age and I wish you the best of health and blessings from God. Thank You for everything you do. Dan
I always thought that whole "break in" thing sounded nuts. I'd like to know who came up with that "shot one round, clean, shoot two rounds, clean, etc" thing. It just doesn't make sense to me and it's reassuring to hear someone with your experience say the same. Thank you!
I have tried it both ways and he is right. The break in is totally unnecessary!! Good way to sell ammo and cleaning supplies though for the industry I guess.
Excellent information and I agree with you on this break end process,, being a combat nam veteran firing thousands of rounds through a m16 or m60 machine gun , the acurracy was never changed by how the weapon was cleaned or broken in,,, all that was needed was already done at the factory
This is the first one of your videos I’ve seen. I can tell you from a lifetime of Shootin that this by far is the most common sense information that I’ve ever heard a reloader or a gunsmith explain. I really appreciate the time that you put into this thank you for an and lightning video and teaching the soul dog some new tricks.
I've been enjoying your videos and thanks for sharing your years of experience in the field and your wisdom concerning lubrication and when not to. Keep 'em coming! I also love your apron from Central Grocery in NOLA; you must've bought that as a tourist because your workshop is obviously in a basement and there are no basements in southern LA.
THANK YOU! I was at the range and I saw a guy doing the shoot one clean shoot 5 clean ect. and I asked why he said breaking it in RIGHT. I thought crap I never do that. Glad I don't have to. I clean the new gun then shoot and usually clean it after shooting but not every bullet! Glad to hear!
I got so blessed excited and tickled to death when I heard “I want to go over this with you in great detail.” I could listen to these lessons for hours at a time.
I will watch the rest of your videos. the BS that "you have to break in a barrel" makes my head spin thank you for a factual approach to shooting video.
Thank you again for cutting throught all the bullshit out there about gun owners. You have saved me a lot of money in the past, please keep up the great work. I have learnt a lot from your show in the last few years. Cheers
Fascinating and most informative LESSON. You got me on "bullshit". I have a new Ruger Precision Rifle that I will follow your regimen for breaking in. I learned the hard way with a .223 Wylde SS barrel Ar15 that over cleaning the barrel was counter-productive. Once I learned that copper fouling was a good thing the occasional flyer I was seeing disappeared! Thank you for sharing your wisdom sir. I will now proceed with watching your "How to Clean Your Rifle Professionally..." video. You now have a new subscriber with notifications turned on!
Bought my 1st pistol SP. XD (M) F 5.25 40SW. Took it apart today and it,was nearly dry!, I bought a Hoppes 9 cleaning kit. Meticulously cleaned and lubricated the areas according to SP.. video. Once cleaned and lubricated , I noticed it was easier, smoother pulling the slide back,. Before it took slot of strength, I have small hand not a strong grip. So now ready to head out to the range tomorrow for its inaugural firing!, looking to add to my collection Beretta PX4 Storm F 9MM and,will break it down and ckean/lube it in the,same manner prior to its first day at the range. I am obviously a newbie, at this. It can be,addicting, love going to the range 2X's a,week.. safe practices is 1st and foremost. Lije your videos, very informative esp for us new fire arm owners. Thxs
Thoroughly enjoy your video's. For 50 years I have used Hoppe's and Remoil on all my firearms.... I have a Savage Model 66 .22 bolt action that i bought when I was 12 (I'm 57).... it is in pristine condition (the stock has some nominal signs of use); another one of my firearms I inherited from my dad... a Wincherster Model 12 12 guage (serial number dates it at 1929) and it is in excellent condition.... Hoppes and Remoil. About 4 years ago I switched all my firearms over to Frog Lube and so far I have had very good results. Do you have any experience with Frog Lube?
I won't say who I work for. I am a production employee at an ammunition plant. Ammunition is made in very high volumes. There are very strict criteria that has to be made for every part number produced to meet industry standards, law enforcement standards, and military standards. Then there's variables like production quotas that come into play when management is feeling the squeeze from up top. Employee moral. Long shifts, say 12 hours sometimes longer. (Yes the shifts run 24/7) I could go on. I will agree the best ammo is hand loaded. At least a person has control over quality control. Go by the books and you shouldn't have any problems. Came upon your channel recently and subbed. 👍👍
You guys are the best. I have had occasion to work closely with folks at every level in the industry for many years, and you are extremely dedicated to your profession, and there was always a very attentive and sincere ear at the other end of the phone.
Your "sit-down-shut-up," experience and evidence based, no nonsense, practical, videos are excellent...every one. I can listen many times to one and pick up on something new each time. I don't have family or friends who have this type of knowledge or experience...or interest (a generation lost since the 1960's), so thank you for using the Internet to share with folks like me, inspiring us to explore, learn, and share the joy of firearms, cartridges, and marksmanship. God bless you.
Generation lost for sure. These men will be missed
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Well said!
As a machinist in Milling, Turning, Swiss Screw Machines, both Manual and CNC. I can tell you most of what people hear now is A HYPED SALES PITCH.
CNC is not by any means PERFECT, nor is Manual Machining. Firearms are good as is, no need for Cogswell Cogs or Fancy Junk on your firearms.
I’ve worked in Fabrication, Aircraft, Instrumentation, Automotive, Electronics and Aerospace.
I’ve witnessed many people around the country boasting the latest and greatest products and how they improve accuracy and laugh inside. People are allowing themselves to be taken advantage of by all the OVER PRICED HYPE.
This man speaks the truth from his experience and wisdom. People would be wise to listen and learn. Thank You 🙏
This man is a pillar of knowledge based in experience. No bull shit, no tangents, no pushing unproven data. Just the best damn information. My favorite firearms channel on UA-cam.
New shooter here I'm 53 and can attest to the validity of this man's logic. Particularly as pertains to moneyed interests inventing problems and then selling the solution. This practice is applied to EVERYTHING. this guy is s national treasure. Thank you Gun Blue
I cleaned my guns before firing and also inspected them. I clean my guns after firing them and inspect them again. There are lots of you-tubers taking products and money from various interests that only exist to separate us from out hard earned cash. This guy is NOT one of those.
worddunlap , I concur ... touché 👍🏻
"Empirical evidence." You don't hear those words from very many UA-camrs. :-)
He is the Man! Think about his background and experience, what a wealth of knowledge!
You dont need to clean hahahaha loser
Sir, I literally could listen to you all day. You remind me of my grandfather, who was a WWII vet (albeit, you're much younger). Your no-nonsense style of knowledge is much needed in today's hyped-up gun culture that is all about selling "new" products. Old-school COMMON SENSE wins every time! Thank you!
AMEN.
Guys true knowledge,history,experience is flowing from my phone screen. I love this guy.
This is the kind of content that UA-cam was made for!
Between Mr Gunblue490 and Mr. Paul Harrell, you get the straight dope. Thanks guys.
I’m a new hunter, shooter. Very informative yet long but I love your no nonsense approach. You are in a small crowd of honest reviewers and gunners. Thank you for the honesty.
I'm so happy I found this video. I was almost about to give up on getting a rifle. When I heard that I would have to shoot about $300-$400 of ammunition through a $500-$600 beginner level rifle, I was like, no f..king way! It should be accurate and ready to shoot when I buy it. I loved your 'no BS' video, I found it very informative. Excellent job!
You'll have to sight it in that's it
KISS principal.
Truth. Love this. I'm sick of all these "tactical Tommies" on youtube. I grew up shooting my dad's Remington model 700 30-06.
I got in to hunting at age 10 in central Maine. First gun 22 mag single shot 20 gage single shot dads Winchester 30-30 hand me down his Stevens 12 side by side and my 22 mag h&r deer finisher 6 shooter still look like they came out of the box new all fire extremely well and I am deadly with all of them. Because he took care of them and showed me to do the same. Great vid boss
Excellent, thank you! Once again, it's so refreshing to hear information that's rational, and not based on conjecture or product-pandering. I've been taking your advice in the way I clean my firearms for some time now, and the results are crystal clear, in that every single one of them remains much cleaner for far longer, and is far more accurate. Also, because I'm not over-oiling every little part of the weapon, there's been absolutely no globs of gunk to have to clean out of it. The proof is in the pudding.
Sir: You are without question, the most experienced, most knowledgeable and best teacher on the web. I am so glad I found you. You have taught me a great deal. I have grown up with guns and shot and killed my first deer when I was 8 years old. I am was a farm boy taught by my father. Now more than 60 years later, I have renewed my interest in guns. In an attempt to renew my skills and bring myself up to date I have turned to the internet mostly to find a plethora of commandos who are gung-ho enthusiasts who have little or nothing to offer me although they all are self professed know-it-alls who differ widely in individual opinions of what to do and how to do it. You have affirmed many of the things my dad taught me about guns and have taught me important new things. Thanks for your information and efforts. Please continue. Your new subscriber...
Thank you for your kind comments!
Definitely one of the best on UA-cam for firearm content. He’s up there with Paul Harrel and Ian McCollum
you had me at " bullshit "
Exactly what I was going to write!
murphy13295
lol, ditto!
I was grinning as well🙊
Lmao I was going to say the same thing! He made me laugh so I subscribed. Good advice!
Yep hahah calls it like he sees it! 😂
You teach this stuff the way I teach my HS classes. NO Bullsh#t! I love it, keep doing what you do, subscriber for life!!! I also love the 270 Win!
Same for me Boss Hogg - I got 5 of them, just bought a Bergara Hunter B-14 sweet shooting rifle too - 24 inch barrel.
Your videos are extremely reassuring and comforting to us. The "information" out there seems to be counter common sense driven by those either trying to sell something we don't really need or by people who simply don't have any long term practical experience and don't know what they're talking about. God bless you.
Thank you and God bless and keep you, too!
I have to say, im in australia and exactly the same myths about breaking guns in and copper fouling etc perpetuates here. I really appreciate your efforts to clear the fog and bestow your lifetime of knowledge on others.
I think the biggest difference is that GunBlue here isnt trying to sell you anything, just here to help us newer shooters out!
Dave-ish help ALL SHOOTERS out..been 27years in to it and I love this brothers series!
@@dave-ish8098 000
+GunBlue490
Like Hickok 45, you have the EXPERIENCE to back up your words. I'll listen to you, any day.
Tiffsaver, GunBlue490 is better than Hickok. Hickok is a little boring, talks to much, acts silly, has silly laugh.
Sorry but that's my perception of Hickok. This man is serious to the point, full of information.
Don't forget Paul Harrell.
@brian mounts they're definitely not for everyone, I will admit, but only GunBlue490 is more informative.
I like em both
@brian mounts nuts to you
Just watched a barrel maker's comments on break in. He said the same thing. Clean it before shooting it. Then just go shoot it. And, he said, be careful cleaning it and don't over-clean it. This fellow here makes a whole lot of common sense to me.
Love your candor, honesty and vast knowledge. I am a lifelong shooter and simply love the art of the firearm and shooting. I am fairly knowledgeable, but never contend that I am some sort of expert, so I truly enjoy listening to those, like you, who actually ARE experts. I am fortunate to say that my father is one, as well, and I have always listened very closely to his instruction.
On one hand, I am quite surprised that you don't have at LEAST a six-digit subscription count, but then again, I am not. The problem is that there are so many "experts" on UA-cam these days who mostly profess their "vast" knowledge of "tactical-type" firearms made of plastic, aluminum and some steel. I am not dismissing such firearms or the people who enjoy them, but I do find it a bit sad that the fine works of yesterday made of wood and steel (pre-64 Winchesters, pre-Garcia Sakos, model 99 Savages, Mannlicher Schoenauers, etc.) have been replaced with AR15s saddled with 15lbs of flashlights, lasers and, quite possibly, even a damn RedBull vending machine! Such owners have come to be known as "Mall Ninjas," a term that is perfectly befitting. As a "minimalist and purist" type, I like AR15s and the like (WITHOUT every possible accessory known to man, however), and they do serve some purpose in modern shooting/hunting, but I much prefer the beauty of a classic, lovingly-used bolt action.
At any rate, thank you for your extremely informative videos. I have watched many and will continue to do so. May God bless you and your family.
Another no frills no bs common sense gun video.. Awsome! Loved the oil rag tip, will be implementing it.
It’s very enjoyable as well as knowledgeable as we’ve all come to find out, watching this man. It warms my heart to see such a man as this reaching out through his videos to be a teacher to us all. They just don’t make’em like they used to. A people from a bygone era. I’m 26 and miss this type of people that I didn’t really have the opportunity to fully acquaint myself with. I will be registering and owning my very own first gun, a hand gun at that, when I get home from business this next Friday. I am very excited for it! It’s a Sig Sauer P226 Legion 9mm. I can’t wait to enjoy for the rest of my life and have it be the first of many guns that I will happily and proudly own! Take care and see you around 👊🏻
He's still up and kicking and still teaching us all! Not goin anywhere. Im 52 and I feel the same as you. You can head down to my local sandpit during a weekday and meet these great types of guys. Bench rest guys, gunsmiths, and great offhanded marksmen. And they'll all talk with you and if you grow big ears, you'll learn a lot! Get to know them and if they so inspire you, be the man you admire. I learned that's how I want to be and I do my part. He's a good dude that's for sure 👍
Who doesn't love the smell of Hoppe's? They were selling Hoppe's #9 air freshners for cars awhile back. Some people love that smell THAT much.
I like the old hoppes recipe smell better than the current recipe smell. I have a partal bottle of the old recipe when I need a fix.
When my daughter was 10 or 11 yrs old, she used to love the smell oh hoppes #9 about 10 years ago or so. I don't shoot that much anymore so I don't clean guns that often anymore.
I love the smell of Hoppes number 9 reminds me of fine times after my dad and I went shooting and came home and cleaned the guns, my wife hates it though.
LOL!
Yeah, I wear it as a cologne, and sometimes aftershave too.
I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this video. It was like listening to my dad 40 years ago. You describe exactly what this type of sport has become today. " Bullshit". Most of the channels on UA-cam cater more to the sponsors and the products (advertising) than they do the consumers that need that extra little bit of information to make them more assured about what they are doing.
I have never bought a new gun before, but I have owned many used. But as a young boy, I don't ever remember my father telling me to shoot-clean-shoot-clean-etc, when we went shooting. It was "be safe, have fun, mind your target and surroundings, and when you are done, clean and oil your gun so it is there for when you need it." Kudos to you Sir for putting everyone that sees this, back on the right path!
God bless you and yours!
"attacking copper will attack steel"...you sir know what you're talking about. I'm a new fan. Thank you!
Chris Huss
Thank you. Yes, copper is one of the metals of choice where rust is a concern with exposure to any number of possible agents, which is why it's used for pipes, and pennies once were made entirely of it.
Years ago while working as a fireman for a local department in California, I decided to clean one of my guns on the kitchen table of the fire station one evening. Of course I had towels and rags out. Who doesn't like the smell of Hopes #9. Well the old Captain I was working with that day was one of the few who did not. He was quite angry that I stunk the whole station up with Hopes #9. It was late in the evening and quite cold outside, in spite, all the windows got opened…. Cleaning your guns at the fire house… The good ole days… Now days you wouldn't even consider bringing a firearm to the station. Where have we gone… EXCELLENT Video!!! I learned so much… THANK YOU!!!!
The moment you apologized after the bullsh- comment, I liked and subscribed. Straight shootin man of sincerity and class. Appreciated.
I am constantly amazed at how much I have learned from these videos. After using rifles on the farm for over 30 years, I've only just now decided to take up target shooting at a range. I have a new rifle for this on the way, a new scope on the way, a set of specially selected mounting rings on the way and i am going to mount the scope myself and I am confident, sight it in very acurrately. Without all your videos, I could not have dreamed of doing this. In the past, I always took the gun shops advice and recommendations and let them do everything. How I look forward to this new chapter and understanding rifles, scopes and ammunition as I have never done before.
It's crazy how popular the myth of breaking in a firearm is. There's experts out there that base their years of experience on this claim too.... On another note, I used to work as a gunsmith at our local shop & range and you wouldn't believe the amount of people that would take their newly purchased firearm straight to the range and put anywhere from 50-250 shots through the firearm without ever taking it apart and removing all the sticky factory grease and lubing the points of friction. I would see brand new guns come back looking like guns that have fired over 1-2k rounds because of this. I didn't get many opportunities to help with selling but whenever I did I would try my best to educate the buyer about their new firearm and I would ask if they mind if I take it apart and show them how to clean and care for their firearm, "the ones that were new or didn't know any better". The vast majority of them would say they would never even consider to think about taking apart their new gun before putting their first shots through it. You do an amazing job at educating people on the topic and I personally learn something new or have a different way of looking at certain situations and problems from a different angle thanks to you! You do an awesome job at taking whatever the topic may be and making it as easy and simple to understand possible while still asserting the importance in whatever the topic may be. THANK YOU!
So I buy a bolt action...why do I need to "take it apart?" There isn't anything to take apart. There shouldn't be cosmoline grease all over the rifle. You're acting like people buying new guns are getting crate WW1 rifles. I have bought around 30 guns and never had any excessive grease on them from the manufacturer. Pistols, rifles, shotguns, rimfire, center fire, bolt action, semi autos, revolvers....none of them.
Thank you for imparting your knowledge and understanding. There seems to be so much information out there in the gun community, and every time I hear you speak I feel like I'm getting something real instead of bunch of bs and hype. I recently purchased a quality AR from a reputable manufacturer which is known for accuracy and reliability. I cleaned the rifle, and fired it a few times. Then I started to wonder if I was jumping the gun (so to speak) by not "breaking in the barrel". Everything you say sounds like common sense. Another UA-camr expressed the exact same opinion regarding "break in", and referred to his time in the military, and how the guys just "cleaned 'em and shot 'em". I do, indeed, notice that the vast majority of proponents for complicated and costly break in procedures are companies that produce cleaning products and companies that sell ammo and those same cleaning supplies. Thank you, sir, for telling it like it is. You are appreciated.
Robert Alford
Thank you. Practicing what I preach, I just "broke in" my new National Match barrel that I installed on my Colt AR15A4. I fired two, three round groups at 25 meters on the z position of the peep, fired 3 shots at 100 yards, made a slight adjustment, then fired a total of 80 more shots, delighting in its accuracy. It shot 1 MOA when I started, and 3/4 when I finished. It's broken in.
Great video great advice, My favorite Hunting Rifle is a 1953 FN bolt action 30.06 given to me by my brother Rip, I shot a many Deer with it, Its my all time favorite rifle ...Thanks for sharing your experiences and expertise
You are spot with there being no need to use a specific break in regimen for a firearm, that myth went out long ago. The late and brilliant John Noveske specifically stated that specifically after his extensive testing with his own manufactured firearms. Thank you for another great video.
Gold! thanks again for your wisdom, was about to go through some voodoo when I get my new Tikka T3x .223, but now I just give it a once over clean and ready to go!
This is the first video I have seen of yours. I am very impressed with your wisdom and presentation. That you for taking the time to produce this clip. Very informative. I enjoyed your honesty and foresight.
This video reinforced about everything I always thought. I've found that almost every rifle I've shot over the years had great groups if I could do my part, Jack O'Connor strikes again.
And you're correct about old junkyard guns, they often respond like champs when a little TLC is applied. I like guns with "character" anyway.
Enjoyed the video!
GunBlue490, I just learned more about breaking in and cleaning rifles in your 40-minute video then a lifetime of listening to so called experts, I sincerely want to thank you for your logic and expertise. Well done and God Bless!
Im in the same boat. You just clean the bore initially to be sure it's clear oil grease and possibly swaf, then shoot and clean it rifle as you should to keep it from fouling
Thank you Sir! So refreshing to here again from one who has been there, done this and has the tee shirt to prove it! As Dad, Grandad and Great Grand Paw used to say... Why in the Hell would you want to scrub the seasoning off a cast iron frying pan! All three were expert marksman in the military, civilian life and taught clean the carbon leave the gold , copper! Have a well used and loved S seral number Marlin 336 in 30-30. 60 years ago bought for me when I was born. Yep. Us kids started out on the men's rifles. Gets about 60 or so rounds a year fired. Jag, cotton patches and Hoppes #9 till clean, dry patch from bore. Never used a copper solvent or brush. Then another patch very lightly oiled, 20 weight machine oil coating the bore well. Grannies Singer sewing machine oil back in the day! Sorry it is not the same oil today. Dry patch till no oil prior to firing. Shoots 1.5" ish today at 100 yds. All my rifles and hand guns are treated this way. No problems.
Rowan Patricia's hubby.
Awesome video, i would listen to a guy that has been around guns and used them most of his life compared to some younger guy that thinks he knows every thing... keep up the good work 😊
Beware the young doctor and the old barber 😉
Hi Sir, I totally agree with you 1000%,my guns shoot sub MOA with hand loads, with out all the fancy preparation suggested by time wasters.
Like you said, instructions by the manufacturer are important to follow but that is it.
In one of the comments I have read that you are a blessing to USA, I can’t agree with that, I think you are a blessing to the world!
With your vast knowledge and kindness you really are a blessing to the world shooting fraternity .
Thank you once more and God Bless you for many years to come.
Mario from Sydney Australia
Thank you so much sir, for all your videos and all your time. Your input is greatly needed and is a treasure to be had. Really, I can’t put into words how amazing it is to be able to learn everything you think is important.
Watched one of those high end barrel makers say basically same thing.. break in procedures wear out barrels faster so they sell more barrels... So hell yeah love this guy!!!
well done
I had a Marlin XT-22 , $150 gun / non floated barrel / no break in...it would put CCI minimag HP's into a ragged hole that could be covered by the hollow point opening of my 9mm, I don't have electronic calipers, but we're talking Sub 1/4 MOA.....Now I will say that the gun shot consistently better with the barrel dirty rather than clean; up to a point...then the process had to start over
If another company's gun (or barrel maker) cost 5-10 times as much as that little Marlin, I would demand that it perform just as well Without an over laborious procedure
and just for reference...I had a Mosin 91/30 that hated 147gr military ball--but--203gr Silver Bear softpoint would do 1/2-3/4 MOA after I put in the Huber Concepts trigger....$100 gun, $100 trigger, .50 cent ammo
I just took out my .22 LR Mossberg bolt action model 320BB I bought when I was 16 back in 1976 or so. Today it shot 1 moa with its original iron sights using Lapua Standard Plus ammo.
I have a lever action model 99 Savage in .308. All my newer guns can’t come close to its accuracy. They’re unbelievable.
This is the most informative video that I have seen. This gentleman is extremely knowledgeable and just plain enjoyable. "No need to break-in" Thank You.
Simple, logical & practical approach. Thanks
in my experience, a bit of fouling in the barrel, does give better groups till it gets too dirty.
This man is the Wikipedia of firearms. Every single videos answered my "what if" questions, comparison of methods, and etc. Good job sir!
Your videos are the best! They cut straight through the B.S!
Very interesting. I’m 60yrs old. I remember my granddad and his brother (a gunsmith) telling me to NEVER clean a barrel unless absolutely necessary. They believed it did more harm than good. Guns and Ammo magazine did an extensive cleaning study many years ago the control gun (not cleaned for a couple thousand shots) shot as well as barrels that were cleaned regularly
I keep the action clean and oiled but just run a swab or two down the barrel just to clean out some carbon but thats it. All my firearms run perfectly and are all sub moa
Very well taught and accepted. Thank you for your precious time in sharing your personal knowledge with all of us who genuinely care. God bless you and Merry Christmas sir.
I have had three rifles now where I cleaned and plugged away. All three maintained sub minute groups all the way to 1000 shots. Two savages and a winchester. I don't have time for snake oils and witch magic. Great video, cemented what I've been taught as an aspiring gunsmith.
Simply awesome!
Love the idea for the oil cloth... Thanks so much.
As a former Marine I love this guy, pure no nonsense advise on how to care for firearms, good job brother!!
Wow, Over 60 years of experience, I would love to be a student.
I love how you simplify the care of firearms. There is certainly a lot of mystique in the gun community about what does this or that when cleaning a gun. I think the most favorite part of this video for me was that you'd pretty much only need 2 things 1) Mineral Spirits (for cleaning) 2) Mineral Oil for lube. There is a whole great big industry that is like a money taking engine that exists because of the mysticism of gun cleaning. -- LOve your videos, gonna watch many more. -- God bless.
31:36 "...its not a big deal, don't expect it to reach some sort of mystical level where you have do special incantations over your gun..." wow, you had me laughing hard right there! Love your videos, GunBlue!
Dude needs a award 🥇 on everything he’s know what he’s talk bout
I just wanted to tell you that all your videos are right on , I just watched the one about Why Not A Glock, Im glad that you bring these things out , and tell it like it is, and this one debunking the break in propaganda, ... The new generation of shooters , from the Participation Trophy generation , have took all this propaganda as the gospell LOL. , Im from the wood and metal generation my self. A lot of the generation of the Black Rifle crowd , dont know what a real blue job is , I miss those kind of firearms, and that goes for handguns also, Just my 2 cents worth ....Keep up the good work
Thanks for all of your great videos. I just purchased my first bolt action rifle in 308 Win caliber. I wanted to make sure I would not screw up the accuracy. I contacted the manufacturer (Thompson Center) and they told me that their barrels DO NOT need a break in. You are absolutely correct in your assumptions and recommendations. Thanks again, and Happy New Year to you and yours!
This contradicts so many of the other guntubers. I believe this video. Thanks for the good information!
I remember in 1968 on our NATO rifle team in W. Germany (PPCLI-Prix Leclerc) I never cleaned my FNC1A1 for 6 months and after 15, 000 rounds it was a little sticky to open, but for sure the FN worked well clean or dirty. I'm not Catholic, but that's my confession.
Superb!!! I always look forward to your lectures!!!!! I have learned volumes about all things firearms. Thank you sir!
Hello Sir,
My son and two daughters all have new Wonder 9’s and AR-15s. We all watched this video together so they would understand what is required of their new responsibilities to keep their firearms in excellent working condition. They will all be watching your many videos to bring them up to speed the the proper way to Aim, clean, and be a responsible gun owner. Thank you for your willingness to share and continue to educate all of the next generation of 2nd Amendment followers. I am proud my 3 kids and now students of GunblueU.
God bless you and your family and Benny too.
Warmest regards,
Rick Mansberger
Redmond Sports Group
GunBlue490 for President!
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Chrisdev01, Now what did GunBlue490, ever do to make you hate him 😁
Would have been a damned sight better than Trump or Hillary!
If you want the USA to look , be , like Venezuela vote for the likes of Hy-Lyery ! People in the USA thought that when Obummer talked about re-distribution of wealth he was going to take it from the rich and give to the poor in the USA ! Did he ever fool them he took it from the Americans & gave it to Moslems
Gunblue for the Canadian primeminister🙊
Thank you for this. I never broke in a gun like some of these UA-camrs claim we have to do. I thought I messed up my firearms since the 70s. Your the best because that procedure you described by them is BS. Only break in I noticed was the action and the trigger. Your the best. One rifle I owned since the 70s is my most accurate and it isn't free floated, shot tones of rounds through it and still have great groups. God bless you. You have the passion of a great tradesmen and really care about what you do. Everywhere you worked had a very special person with a boatload of knowledge. And heart to boot!
Hoppes 9 seems to help with removing copper, I used that forever.
@@alphajam1 Copper is your friend. It fills in the imperfections in the rifling and makes it smooth. It conditions your bore and makes it more accurate and less susceptible to "first clean shot" fliers. Don't remove it. Copper "fouling", the lumpy stuff created by over firing, is easily removed by a few passes with a bronze bristle bore brush. But don't sterilize your bore.
@@GunBlue490 Thank you, I didn't know that. This explains why that lever action rifle that's not even free floated shot great since I owned it. But I did clean it more than I probably had to! I had such fun with it when I was younger and is still a shooter. It's a Marlin 39a golden special. I think it's a 1978 JM stamped without a cross bolt safety.
Also I use to plink around and would put 500 rounds through it in a day or two. Ammo was cheap then. Use to pay 5-10 bucks for 500. Use to put pennies on the target at 25 yards and hit them without any effort standing with iron sights. This is still my favorite rifle. Levers were pretty popular when I bought it for 175 bucks
Thanks a bunch for this information. Your video sessions are always informative and helpful.
Thank you! There is a UA-cam video where the channel host (The New Hunter's Guide) contacts 21 companies and only a couple had a break in process and only for the cheaper rifles. Totally agrees with what you are saying. Clean it and shoot it was the common response.
thank you, I've argued with people about using brass cleaning rods because they say a segmented rod will damage the bore. really? me pushing brass down my bore at 1fps does more damage then a 175g hpbt at 2600fps? lol
Adam Earl
Well actually, you should mind some cautions. Aluminum segmented rods pick up grime from the bore, and combined with solvent become aluminum oxide abrasive, which is a material used to sand steel. Brass is not quite as abrasive, but it too will abrade as it is soft enough to pick up some particles. It's not the speed; it's the abrasive they become, which is entirely different than a clean bullet. Segments on many rods are not flush, and bump the crown and rifling throat, damaging them eventually. Be sure your joints are perfectly smooth. I recommend a plastic coated spring steel, one piece rod.
@@GunBlue490 could you provide which cleaning rod brand I should buy with maybe a link? I have a Tikka CTR 6.5 creedmoor and a remington 270 win.
@@johnmitchell7526 there are three brands that stick out to me: Montana Extreme, Pro Shot, and JB Dewey. The Montana rods are pricey, but they are very nicely crafted. The Cadillac of gun cleaning rods. Avoid the Cheapo aluminum and brass rods like the plague.
John Mitchell in the ar15 video he mentioned a long barrell rod which has a ball bearing handle. This way the patches (when used with a jag) naturally turn along with the rifling.
I like to use ‘bore snakes’ in my rifles. Easy to use and seems to work well. I haven’t used a rod to clean a rifle in 15 years.
Anybody new to guns or just interested in guns in any way should watch everyone of his videos!!! You will learn so much!!!
when the first rifle you picked up was a Model 70 Featherweight - I knew I'd be watching the whole video.......
Sir, God bless You. I can't tell you how much I enjoy and learn from your videos.
Not only are they interesting and informative, but they are relaxing. I am guessing I am around your age and I wish you the best of health and blessings from God. Thank You for everything you do.
Dan
I always thought that whole "break in" thing sounded nuts. I'd like to know who came up with that "shot one round, clean, shoot two rounds, clean, etc" thing. It just doesn't make sense to me and it's reassuring to hear someone with your experience say the same. Thank you!
Which ever gun manufacturer started selling their own brand of cleaner and oil.
Hoppes?
Matthew Herrmann Remington (rem oil)
I have tried it both ways and he is right. The break in is totally unnecessary!! Good way to sell ammo and cleaning supplies though for the industry I guess.
shango02005 ii
Excellent information and I agree with you on this break end process,, being a combat nam veteran firing thousands of rounds through a m16 or m60 machine gun , the acurracy was never changed by how the weapon was cleaned or broken in,,, all that was needed was already done at the factory
I find myself coming back to your videos and watching again. Too bad we can't hit the "like button" twice.
Hit the like as much as you want as long as it's an odd number of times
This is the first one of your videos I’ve seen. I can tell you from a lifetime of Shootin that this by far is the most common sense information that I’ve ever heard a reloader or a gunsmith explain. I really appreciate the time that you put into this thank you for an and lightning video and teaching the soul dog some new tricks.
I've been enjoying your videos and thanks for sharing your years of experience in the field and your wisdom concerning lubrication and when not to. Keep 'em coming!
I also love your apron from Central Grocery in NOLA; you must've bought that as a tourist because your workshop is obviously in a basement and there are no basements in southern LA.
THANK YOU! I was at the range and I saw a guy doing the shoot one clean shoot 5 clean ect. and I asked why he said breaking it in RIGHT. I thought crap I never do that. Glad I don't have to. I clean the new gun then shoot and usually clean it after shooting but not every bullet! Glad to hear!
You sir have a PhD. in Gunology. Thanks for the no nonsense approach to sharing your knowledge.
Loved the way you kept proving the rifle, and sticking you finger in the breech every time you picked it up.... safety safety all the time...
Enjoy all your videos. Keep them coming. Thanks!
I got so blessed excited and tickled to death when I heard “I want to go over this with you in great detail.”
I could listen to these lessons for hours at a time.
I recently bought a Sig handgun and was surprised that the manual states to only use oil to clean the gun.
Same here! Never did a break in on any firearm I've ever owned. Accurate with normal use. Another great video!
I will watch the rest of your videos. the BS that "you have to break in a barrel" makes my head spin thank you for a factual approach to shooting video.
This is one of the best hours I've spent learning about firearms. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your wisdom Sir, it was a big help.
Your lack of bullshit is much needed in today’s world & very refreshing! Thank you Sir..
Thank you so much for the awesome video!
Thank you for my continuing education courses in firearms. I have been shooting for over 60 years and still learn something from each of your videos.
I clean my barrels with round copper plated lead beads
Lol!
Thank you again for cutting throught all the bullshit out there about gun owners. You have saved me a lot of money in the past, please keep up the great work. I have learnt a lot from your show in the last few years. Cheers
Sir, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I feel educated as by family.
Fascinating and most informative LESSON. You got me on "bullshit". I have a new Ruger Precision Rifle that I will follow your regimen for breaking in. I learned the hard way with a .223 Wylde SS barrel Ar15 that over cleaning the barrel was counter-productive. Once I learned that copper fouling was a good thing the occasional flyer I was seeing disappeared! Thank you for sharing your wisdom sir. I will now proceed with watching your "How to Clean Your Rifle Professionally..." video. You now have a new subscriber with notifications turned on!
Lets get this master to 100 k subs. He never really pushes that but he's worth it! He's needs only like 5k !
Bought my 1st pistol SP. XD (M) F 5.25 40SW.
Took it apart today and it,was nearly dry!, I bought a Hoppes 9 cleaning kit. Meticulously cleaned and lubricated the areas according to SP.. video. Once cleaned and lubricated , I noticed it was easier, smoother pulling the slide back,.
Before it took slot of strength, I have small hand not a strong grip.
So now ready to head out to the range tomorrow for its inaugural firing!, looking to add to my collection Beretta PX4 Storm F 9MM and,will break it down and ckean/lube it in the,same manner prior to its first day at the range.
I am obviously a newbie, at this. It can be,addicting, love going to the range 2X's a,week.. safe practices is 1st and foremost. Lije your videos, very informative esp for us new fire arm owners.
Thxs
Chuck S
Lubricate lightly. The smoothness will improve as the parts are burnished together.
If it comes to knowing something about rifles, i will follow this man to the ends of the Earth!
Thoroughly enjoy your video's. For 50 years I have used Hoppe's and Remoil on all my firearms.... I have a Savage Model 66 .22 bolt action that i bought when I was 12 (I'm 57).... it is in pristine condition (the stock has some nominal signs of use); another one of my firearms I inherited from my dad... a Wincherster Model 12 12 guage (serial number dates it at 1929) and it is in excellent condition.... Hoppes and Remoil. About 4 years ago I switched all my firearms over to Frog Lube and so far I have had very good results. Do you have any experience with Frog Lube?
100%. Got my first rifle in 1978, I own over 50 firearms. Break in has never been a thing. They all shoot just fine if I do my part.
I won't say who I work for. I am a production employee at an ammunition plant. Ammunition is made in very high volumes. There are very strict criteria that has to be made for every part number produced to meet industry standards, law enforcement standards, and military standards.
Then there's variables like production quotas that come into play when management is feeling the squeeze from up top.
Employee moral. Long shifts, say 12 hours sometimes longer. (Yes the shifts run 24/7) I could go on. I will agree the best ammo is hand loaded. At least a person has control over quality control. Go by the books and you shouldn't have any problems.
Came upon your channel recently and subbed. 👍👍
You guys are the best. I have had occasion to work closely with folks at every level in the industry for many years, and you are extremely dedicated to your profession, and there was always a very attentive and sincere ear at the other end of the phone.
@@GunBlue490 Much appreciated. Keep on keeping on. 😃👍