How do I Make a Bore Swab?
Firing a rifle, shotgun or handgun results in powder deposits and carbon buildup that you must remove from the barrel. Proper cleaning after use is essential to maintaining the appearance and working condition of the weapon. A bore swab is commonly part of the cleaning process. However, make an improvised swab by using basic firearm cleaning supplies when a traditional bore swab is not available.
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Instructions
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Cut a 2-inch or larger circle from a piece of cotton material with scissors; use it as a cleaning patch. Use an old T-shirt or similar thickness cotton material. Cut the circle size based on the caliber of the weapon and size of the bore.
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Cut a 1/2 inch slit in one side of the patch. Cut the slit 1/2 inch from one side.
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Screw a patch holder tip into the end of a cleaning rod. Insert the patch tip through the hole in the cleaning patch.
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Pinch the edge of the cleaning patch opposite the slit. Feed the pinched cleaning patch through the elongated gap in the patch tip.
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Pull the cleaning patch through the patch tip. Fold the cleaning patch over the end of the cleaning patch tip for use as a bore swab.
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