Cleaning Procedure for Bolt Action Rifles & Revolvers- Shooter's Choice

NOTE:
**BEFORE YOU START THE CLEANING PROCESS, MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND YOU HAVE A WELL VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND/OR DISTRACTIONS, TO WORK IN!

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Start by saturating a patch with Shooter's Choice MC#7 Bore Cleaner and Conditioner. Then push the patch through the bore to remove the loose powder residue, which will totally expose the copper and lead fouling. A one piece coated cleaning rod is recommended. A coated rod will protect the bore and lands in case the rod bows during cleaning. Remember, a $20.00 rod is cheaper to replace than a $300.00 barrel.

Wet a properly fitted Phosphorous Bronze Brush and push it back and forth through the bore 10 to 12 times. When cleaning a revolver, run a wet brush through each charge hole 11 to 12 times as well. Please Note: After brushing, flush the brush with Shooter's Choice Quick Scrub Cleaner/Degreaser to remove the dirty residue and to neutralize the solvent from dissolving the bristles. We recommend using a straight bronze bristled brush with a brass core to prevent any damage to the lands.
Again saturate two patches and individually push each one through the bore back and forth to remove any additional loose powder, carbon, copper and lead fouling.
Repeat steps 2 and 3. However, this time, let the solvent remain in the bore for 10 to 12 minutes.
To clean the receiver, bolt group and trigger assembly, apply Shooter's Choice MC#7 Bore Cleaner and Conditioner directly to the areas that need cleaning and then flush these areas with Shooter's Choice Quick Scrub Cleaner/Degreaser.
Now push a dry patch through the bore (include charge holes if cleaning a revolver). If the patch comes out clean, the cleaning procedure is now complete. A blue/green patch indicates that copper fouling* is still present, a black patch indicates that powder and carbon fouling is still present. If the patch comes out dirty, repeat the above steps until a clean patch is produced.
After you have cleaned your bore and wiped off any residual bore cleaner, apply either Shooter's Choice High-Tech all Weather Grease or FP-10 Lubricant Elite to all moving parts and wear surface. APPLY SPARINGLY!! More is not better in lubricating a firearm. Today's lubricants are designed to operate when used sparingly, over lubrication can cause malfunctions.
To protect your firearm from Rust and Corrosion for short and long term storage, saturate a patch with Shooter's Choice Rust Prevent and run the patch through the bore. Spray the complete receiver, trigger assembly and all exterior metal surfaces with Rust Prevent. This will offer outstanding protection from the elements, as well as finger print acids. Shooter's Choice Rust Prevent is harmless to most surfaces, including wood and plastic. Always apply your lubrication to your metal to metal wear points prior to applying the Rust Prevent. Shooter's Choice Rust Prevent is designed to pull the moisture out of the pores of the steel and seal them from the elements. Shooter's Choice lubricants are designed to penetrate the pores of the steel and will continue to lubricate even when the majority is removed due to heat and recoil.

For heavy copper fouled bores use Shooter's Choice Extra Strength Copper Remover. The Copper remover is designed to only remove copper fouling. It is very important to follow all of the instructions on the label for safe and complete copper fouling removal.

RECOMMENDATION:
Prior to shooting the previously cleaned firearm, run a wet patch with Shooter's Choice MC#7 Bore Cleaner and Conditioner to break down any oils or rust inhibitors. Then dry patch to remove the contaminated bore cleaner. This procedure will bring back the proper pressures and should insure first round accuracy.

The above cleaning instructions are only suggestions and in no way will Shooter's Choice/Venco Inc. take responsibility for damage or harm done to either a person or property.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE STARTING YOUR CLEANING PROCESS.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Shooter's Choice Technical Department at 15050 Berkshire Industrial Parkway, Middlefield, OH 44062. Phone: (440) 834-8888. FAX: (440) 834-3388.