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Cleaning Procedure for Shotguns, Lever Actions, Semiautomatic Rifles and Pistols

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!

**SHOOTERS CHOICE XTREME CLEAN BORE AND ACTION CLEANER CAN BE SUBSTITUTED FOR MC#7 BORE CLEANER AND CONDITIONER.**

Shooters Choice Shotgun and Choke Tube Cleaner has been specifically formulated and is recommended for cleaning of Shotgun Barrels, Choke Tubes and Actions. However, Shooters Choice MC#7 Firearms Bore Cleaner and Conditioner can be substituted.

1. FEATURED PRODUCT
   MC#7 Bore Cleaner and Conditioner
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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 than a $300.00 barrel.
2. When accessible, squirt the MC#7 Bore Cleaner directly into the chamber. Otherwise, wet a patch and run it through the chamber. (Use our 2 oz. refillable, solvent resistant, bottle for squirting the solvent, it is designed for this purpose. DO NOT transfer our solvent into any other containers. MC#7 Bore Cleaner is designed to remove Plastic Shotgun Wad Fouling therefore, it will attack most plastic bottles.)
3. Wet a properly fitted Phosphorous Bronze Brush and push it back and forth through the bore 10 to 12 times. A generous amount of Bore Cleaner is required to attack built up plastic wad fouling in Shotguns. We recommend using a straight (rather than tapered) bronze bristled brush with a brass core to prevent any damage to the bore or shotgun tube.
4. Apply more MC#7 Bore Cleaner into the chamber and use a properly fitted chamber brush, pushing it back and forth 10 to 12 times to remove any carbon and to help prevent the chamber from pitting and deterioration. When a ported barrel is present, apply solvent directly onto the ports and brush thoroughly with a solvent resistant double ended nylon bristle brush.
5. Dry patch and repeat steps 2 and 3. However, this time, let the solvent remain in the bore for 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Now push a dry patch through the bore. If the patch comes out clean, the cleaning procedure is 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.

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   Quick Srub III Cleaner/Degreaser
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   To clean the receiver 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.
8. After cleaning with MC#7 Bore Cleaner, flush all contaminated brushes with Shooter's Choice Quick Scrub Cleaner/Degreaser to remove the dirty residue and to neutralize the solvent from dissolving the bristles.
9. 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 surfaces. 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.

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    Rust Prevent Preservative/Lubricant
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    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.

NOTE:

FEATURED PRODUCT
Extra Strength Copper Remover
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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.

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