Competition Pistols - Barrel cleaning

[Gursh]

How often should you clean the barrel on a competition pistol and what should you use, pull through or cleaning pellets?

[Josie & John]

Hi,

I used to use cleaning pellets in mine. Less chance of damaging the crown that way. A lubed felt pellet before you put the pistol away is usually enough to keep the barrel clean and a more substantial clean by shooting a few pellets until they come out clean every couple of tins of pellets.

John

[Neil Daniels]

Pull through after every session for me.

[Gursh]

Ok, A lubed pellet or a pull through....any recommendations on the cleaning fluid to be used?

[PhatMan]

Gursh,

I use Finish Line PTFE or Ceramic grease on mine (VFG felts, both pull through and shoot through felts), as I prefer a thin layer of grease to be left in the barrel to prevent corrosion (my house is very old & cold, with no central heating ).

Any 'good' oil should do the trick (BreakFree CLP etc.). In fact 3in1 would do the job

Have fun

Best regards

Russ

[Josie & John]

I've used Napier oil and Parker Hale oil on mine. The trick is to use a drop and not overdo it.

John

[Gursh]

Thank you all for your comments.