AlaskanPH
.224 member
Reged: 31/03/04
Posts: 32
Loc: Alaska
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Two days ago I finally received the missing die I needed to reload some shells so that I could finally shoot my .470 NE, which I did yesterday at long last! It seems to be shooting very well, though I have only been shooting offhand at 10 and 25 yards and have not yet put it on the bench to see how my shooting / groups measures up to the targets that Krieghoff sent with the rifle.
I was reading through the instructions that came with the rifle and Krieghoff recommends that I do not use a wire brush in the bore when cleaning the rifle. What are the thoughts on this and are there any special tricks I should know about when cleaning my double? How often do all of you clean your rifle when you are practicing with it (i.e. every evening, after X amount of rounds, etc..)? Has anyone used or had any expereince with using a Bore Snake on their double?
Thanks for your thoughts and I am enjoying learning the world of Double Guns!
AKPH
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mickey
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Reged: 05/01/03
Posts: 4647
Loc: Pend Oreille Valley, Idaho
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I use a Bore Snake when I get around to it. Keep it clean but don't get anal. Wipe the barrels and the outside with a cloth (I have a piece of Sheepskin) with a bit of oil. Keep the pin, water table and face very lightly oiled.
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475Guy
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Reged: 22/08/03
Posts: 1088
Loc: Kali, US
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I've used a boresnake since they came out with them. They're very convenient and pack up in a very small baggie and they take up no space at all. Wasn't shooting that thing fun? The only problem is that reloading components are so expensive.  
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atkinson6
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Reged: 26/01/04
Posts: 678
Loc: Idaho
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I use a boresnake when out in camp..but I see no reason why you can't use a copper wire or Nylon brush in your double...what kind of steel are they using to suggest that a brush could damage a barrel..We use them on bolt guns and I have used them on all doubles with no ill effects.
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