How to Oil a Gun Barrel
Oiling a gun barrel is part of the process associated with the proper cleaning of a firearm. The cleaning process involves unloading a gun and then applying a cleaning solvent with the use of a cleaning rod, bore brush and patches. Once all powder residue is removed and the barrel is clean, a thin coat of oil should be applied to repel water and help prevent the formation of potentially damaging rust.
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Instructions
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Attach a cleaning patch tip to the end of a gun cleaning rod. Choose a cleaning rod and patch tip based on the caliber of the rifle, pistol or shotgun that is being cleaned and oiled.
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Place a cleaning patch into the slotted opening of the cleaning patch tip. Pull the cleaning patch through the tip so that the patch extends evenly on both sides of the patch tip.
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Apply gun oil to the patch. Evenly distribute the oil throughout the patch.
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Hold the cleaning rod and position the cleaning patch at the end of the gun barrel. Push the oiled patch down into and completely through the gun barrel.
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Pull the oiled patch back through the barrel and out the muzzle.
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References
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