How to Clean Your Barrel - Fast and Easy

In this video I share the fastest and easiest way to get and keep my barrels. I also show how to remove a carbon ring simple and fast.

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ThorroClean Bore Cleaning System

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[tekanger]

I have been cleaning rifle barrels for over 60 years and have always hated it. Hated it to the extent that I often procrastinated and was never really satisfied that I could discern when a barrel was truly clean. Two years ago I purchased a Teslong borescope and was completely frustrated. Nothing I had done for years had truly cleaned those barrels. The borescope will tell the story, but you may not like it. The availability of an affordable borescope has been the breakthrough for me.

Thanks for your videos!

[DanielBoone]

I use the Bore Tech carbon and copper remover, Tipton cleaning rods, and the Teslong borescope that works with my tablet but my process is basically the exact same. I didn't believe in cleaning my barrel and I didn't think a borescope was necessary but man was I wrong. When I 1st started cleaning when I got a clean patch I thought I was good then I got my Teslong and found out I wasn't really doing anything but wasting my time. So a borescope to me is a mandatory piece of gear. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[garysnyder]

Ordered the thorough from Midway and it came yesterday. After going thru the cleaning process two times I can still see lots of copper in the barrel. Also, the flush does want to soak into the patch. Had to pour it into a lid from a gallon jug and immerse the patch to get it soaked. The JB with Kroil works much better for me after a #9 soaked patch. Live and learn.

[victordelarosa]

Just tried this method and DAMN!!
This was easy!!! Also, removing the carbon ring… just like you said, 15 minute soak and done!!!
Thank you for putting this info together!

[njgrplr]

My bore scope showed me that 4 patches with J-B bore paste and some Kroil works like magic. Instructional video on the Brownells site helped me get started. This process was actually recommended to me by Bartlein. This is my cleaning regimen every 200 rounds. After most range sessions, I just use Bore Tech carbon and copper removing products.

[harwood]

I take Bryan Litz advice, every 100 rounds or so, JB bore paste on a tight patch, 30 strokes. Up and back is 1! Flush with brake cleaner. Couple of dry clean patches, then rinse and repeat! And I don’t hesitate to use a bronze brush for any stubborn places or the carbon ring!

[gixxerjunky]

This ENTIRE time I have been watching this channel I was under the impression you were much younger man in your early 20’s. Lol I don’t really know why but your voice. Seeing the beard with a little wisdom hairs mixed in threw me for a loop!

[china_man_actual]

You're going to hurt some feelings here BAR. So many of the "bronze brushes destroy barrels" crowds are going to raid the comments section haha! good informative video. I clean when ever I'm done shooting a match or a long training session. Contemplating using a drill gun and spinning it down the barrel to kill the carbon faster.

[CaseyD]

Personally I just clean every time I get done shooting. Easier to remember wether or not I cleaned last.

[randallgibson]

Boretech proof positive jags are a must too, gets rid of the false positive readings on your patches.

[redrock]

I use a Tipton carbon fibre rod, Tipton Jag. Bore Tech bore cleaner and then a few patches of Bore Tech copper cleaner. I only use nylon brushes and patches. Seems to work ok. Note I'm not a BR shooter and don't shoot high volume, probably cleaned every couple of trips, up to 70 rounds total. Always good to hear about alternatives. BT is good but expensive here in the UK.

[franzk.ronellenfitsch]

I was experimenting with my 6, 5 CM barrel over the year and the last two sessions (finally around 800 rounds fired) showed significant loss of accuracy, so the full scope of cleaning was necessary (done yesterday). Now I am keen on the next range day. My conclusion for the future is, cleaning is due after +/- 300 rounds as it significantly will reduce the required time and effort for cleaning, even if my barrel will keep accuracy up to 600+ rounds. A borescope is obligatory nowadays, they are cheap and it is the only way to confirm the state of your barrel at time.
The Boretech carbon remover is awesome, I just came across this product a couple of weeks ago and it works very well, for the barrel and for the brake etc.

[davidrjonesjr]

I just ordered all the chemicals you mentioned. Never too late to learn a better way!

[corymcleod]

Thank you. I’ve tried so many bore cleaning products over the past 45 years. I’ve got a lot of half filled bore cleaning products that works but not like what you describe. Free All works great for carbon but not indoors. I’ve been watching your videos for years now and have learned quite a lot from you. Who says that you can’t teach an old fart some new tricks. 👍

[glenknox]

I use this stuff and it works. I commonly use some JN bore paste and wd40 after too but most of the credit goes to the Through Clean/Flush. The Flush is the viscosity of water and it tends to pour really fast so I’ve gone through that faster than the Through Clean. I wish there was at least 2x more Through Flush. When I scope the bore after it looks great. This guy is giving good advice.

[pickinyou]

For rimfire, I take the word of a multi time national champion, and clean when they groups open up or when you out it away for the winter. This man would shoot over a case of Tenex down the bore and never need to clean and beat everyone else who cleaned often. So what you want, but for rimfire, I leave the bore dirty and it shoots better every year. Now center fire, I keep those clean. I have my own break in with a custom barrel to where once it is broken in, it never collects copper abs am be cleaned with a couple of wet patches of Hoppes #9, then a couple of dry patches. Spotless bore and no copper. This has worked for three custom varmint rigs for me, and 3 of my cousins rifles as well. And those varmint rigs were benchrest accurate. All, 3 different calibers and they all shot sub 1/8” groups.

[cacinaz]

Have been cleaning guns for many years. I clean after each range session, and was brought up that way. Have not found anything that works better than JB and Kroil. That said, I only use JB once in a great while with the flannel tips. Then I use alcohol patches to get all the paste and oil out. Mostly use the Bore Tech products for after range sessions, but also like the MPro7 bore cleaner. Be careful with this stuff and don't get it on plastic grips or oiled stocks. Also use wipe-out but it takes a long time. I have used Frog Lube in the bore as a last step on a heated barrel because it has tested as the slickest stuff available. I discovered it makes cleaning a bore easier because the carbon doesn't seem to stick. Mostly, I think the trick is to clean after each session and don't let the crud stay in the bore.

[Jeff_Seely]

Good video! To all of those folks that don't think cleaning to improve accuracy is necessary, they should go to a short range benchrest meet. You will see ALL shooters meticulously scrubbing the hell out of their guns. I have never seen one single serious benchrest shooter win and not be a barrel cleaner. It is critical. And if accuracy isn't what some guys are after, it is still wise to clean to reduce wear on pivot points and friction areas.

[justinteel]

Awesome video I have been cleaning my rifles the same way since the marines and I have to say I will try this out, because why wouldn’t you want your barrels at peak conditions when firing

[lenzadlberger]

Boretec Carbon Remover / Robla Solo and Balistol the Smell of the Champions 😀

Balistol for the Quick and Dirty Job espacially on the Outside of Hunting Rifles even on the Wood after a Rainy day Hunting (and the smell is not as bad as some say for me it is Memories when i was a little boy and helped my Dad cleaning his Guns)

Boretec and Robla Solo for the Complete Clean after a Hunting Season (Hunting Season in Germany is from 1.May to 15.January / on Wildboar the whole Year ... but normally i dont hunt from 1.March till 30.April 😉)