How to Clean a 20 Gauge Shotgun

If you enjoy small game hunting or you just need a gun around for protection, a 20 gauge shotgun is a great weapon to have. For the inexperienced hunter, the spread action of the shotgun pellets can make up for any errors in marksmanship by providing a wider spray pattern. The gun itself can be quite intimidating for anyone trying to break into your home. In order to keep your shotgun operating properly you need to know the right way to clean your 20 gauge shotgun so that it is ready when you need.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver Shotgun cleaning kit Barrel brush Teflon oil Owner's manual

Instructions

1. Slide the shotgun pump all the way forward and remove the pump barrel from the top piece by unscrewing the cap with a screwdriver. Place the pieces where you can easily find them.

2. Unscrew the shotgun barrel from the stock. Wet down a cleaning patch with solvent and place it on the end of the barrel brush. Run the barrel brush up and down the shotgun barrel to clean out dust and oils.

3. Remove used patch from the tip of the barrel brush and replace with a clean dry cleaning patch. Again, place the patch on the tip of the barrel brush and run it up and down the barrel to dry it out.

4. Place a small amount of gun oil on a new cleaning patch. Then using the barrel brush, run it don the gun barrel to oil the inside.

5. Lubricate the pump rail with a few drops of Teflon oil.

6. Reassemble the shotgun.