general gun cleaning

[uk300]

as im new to this.and the internet has so many recommendations about gun cleaning products.they all seem to talk about cleaning trigger/bolt/bore.but what im after is some ideas about general after every use cleaning.ie barrel ie finger prints and stock scopes etc.you get the picture.cheers
steve

[BigDuncs]

Get a cotton/linen rag eg old shirt about 9" sq and apply a few drops of oil.

My recommendation is Ballistol as, if over time, it seeps onto the wood, it doesn't cause harm unlike mineral oils eg Express Gun oil or 3 in 1 which can 'rot' the wood. http://www.ballistoluk.co.uk/

Keep it in a plastic ziplock/re-close-able bag (normally for keeping sandwiches in) and wipe the metal surfaces after every use.

If you have a nice walnut stock, something like CCL oil is great but ordinary walnut cooking oil will do. http://www.uttings.co.uk/Product/655...ditioning-oil/

You can also use their little sachets that contain a small reusable wipe that lasts for yonks. http://www.ballistoluk.co.uk/acatalog/info_B2190.html

Moving hinges, bearings etc etc get a drop oil every now and again but the secret with using oil, IMHO, is to go easy and not use too much.

It's not rocket science but a wipe over with an oily rag before storage is a great way to protect the metalwork/blueing. NONE of my rifles have damage/pitting to the metalwork.