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How often should you clean your gun? Ultimately it comes down to personal preference and what kind of shooting you're using your firearms. As there are many different types of gun makes and types of shooting, there are an equal number of different kinds of gun enthusiasts. There are the shooters who are meticulous about cleaning their guns, others who clean their guns two times a year, and other gun owners who clean their guns rarely. At OpticsPlanet, we carry several gun cleaning kits, including gun cleaning solvents, to help you keep your firearm clean and well oiled.
How Often Should a Gun Be Cleaned?
It would be best if you cleaned your gun every time you shot it. If you are using corrosive ammunition, you must clean it immediately because rust can form within hours. If your firearm is exposed to damaging elements like salt, dirt, or water, you must clean it immediately.
If you keep your guns in a gun case, most manufacturers recommend cleaning your firearms every six months. Check to see if anything has gone bad such as springs. Be sure to check your manufacturer's manual to know where you need to put a "drop of oil," In some gun makes, there are multiple spots.
What Happens if You Don't Clean Your Gun?
Whenever you fire your gun, carbon, lead, copper, and plastic-if shooting shotgun-residue are left in the barrel, chamber, and action. This residue can build up inside your firearm if you don't clean your gun, damaging it and affecting its accuracy.
You'll find that a dirty gun causes many malfunctions. This fouling comes from the powder, wad, and bullets. Further, moisture from weather and sweat can cause corrosive rust to damage your gun's metal parts. Fouling built up over time can impact a gun's reliability. Copper build-up inside a gun's barrel can affect the bullet's velocity by slowing it down. Further, barrel fouling also affects the barrel's rifling.
Should a Gun Barrel Be Oiled?
After cleaning your gun with solvents, you should oil your firearm with a very thin layer. After lubing your firearm, run a dry patch through the barrel of your weapon at least twice. If you are storing your gun in a gun case or gun safe, wipe out the barrel before using your gun the next time.
Shop Gun Cleaning Kits at OpticsPlanet!
Here at OpticsPlanet, our wide selection of Gun Cleaning Kits give you everything you need to keep your firearms performing at their best. Clean out those deposits, fouling, dirt, dust, and other debris. Getting a universal gun cleaning kit is a great way to go if you have multiple guns. Shop top brands like Otis Technology, Pro-Shot, and DAC Technologies. If you already have a kit and just need to replace or stock up on individual components, shop our gun cleaning rods and accessories, gun brushes, lubricants, solvents, and degreasers. For quick gun cleaning in the field, bore snakes are the perfect compact, lightweight solution.
Learn about gun cleaning and more in our How-To section. As always, we offer Free Shipping On All Orders Over $49! If you ever need more information or tips on our products, feel free to contact us anytime!
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