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Double Rifle Cleaning Kits
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Ok cool. Much appreciated!
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If you dont have space for a standard kit, a "bore snake" would be useful in a pinch.
So a follow up question here, I found some double rifle jags and brushes, but the sizes are limited and I am wondering if the 450NE jags and brushes be used in a 450-400NE without issue or is it best to drop down to the 400/.416 size, thanks!
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I would drop down to the correct caliber/size.
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Trader Keith has the real stuff.....
Word to the wise though, you probably shouldn't be cleaning the bores all the much.
When I got my .470 it was shooting excellent groups, but the front sight was a horrible home made contraption that needed to be replaced; before starting the process of figuring out the proper front sight height I cleaned the bore with solvent and bronze brush.....
The groups opened way up and it took 10rnds per barrel before accuracy returned; so now I just swab the bores on occasion with Balistol.
To answer your question though, when I took my .470 to Zim I brought a bronze cleaning rod with jag and 10 Balistol wipes.
Word to the wise though, you probably shouldn't be cleaning the bores all the much.
When I got my .470 it was shooting excellent groups, but the front sight was a horrible home made contraption that needed to be replaced; before starting the process of figuring out the proper front sight height I cleaned the bore with solvent and bronze brush.....
The groups opened way up and it took 10rnds per barrel before accuracy returned; so now I just swab the bores on occasion with Balistol.
To answer your question though, when I took my .470 to Zim I brought a bronze cleaning rod with jag and 10 Balistol wipes.
Thank you, this is really helpful!
Actually, I take back my "this is very helpful" because I just looked at Trader Keiths website for the first time and I get the feeling I am going to spend a lot more money than I would have prior to my knowing about it! A lot of cool and useful items!
Never a fan of Bore Snakes ... As your dragging yesterdays dirt through your rifle bores
...If.... you are shooting a 450-400 the bore size is .410 10mm or 41 mag jag is what you are looking for
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Thank you, I really appreciate the info!
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