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AlaskanPH
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Loc: Alaska

Finally shot my .470 !!
#13539 - 16/04/04 04:33 AM

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
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Loc: Pend Oreille Valley, Idaho

Re: Finally shot my .470 !! [Re: AlaskanPH]
#13540 - 16/04/04 05:11 AM

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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Loc: Kali, US

Re: Finally shot my .470 !! [Re: AlaskanPH]
#13545 - 16/04/04 07:35 AM

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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Loc: Idaho

Re: Finally shot my .470 !! [Re: 475Guy]
#13607 - 17/04/04 04:04 AM

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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