Cleaning straight rifled sub gauge tubes

[Null754]

I find that using the standard bore cleaning process of Hoppe's, brass brush, bore tech jag and patches almost cleans the tubes.

I tend to repeat the process using Hoppe's and a bore mop.
Using both processes work for me.

At this point those tubes are clean, so says my bore scope.

What process do you use on your straight rifled tubes?

 

[mdwest]

Pretty simple process for me…

Punch with an oil soaked mop… follow that up with a brass brush for a few strokes…

Then run the oiled mop through again..

Finish up with a few patches to get any residue out…

Really not any different than the process I use for rifles and smooth bore tube (do them all the same)…

Truth be told I only punch the tubes on hunting shotguns (and rifles) about once a year.. I’ll scrub them close to spotless at the close of the season… but that’s about it..

I do wipe down, use compressed air, and clean the actions throughout the year as needed (competition guns and range toys see several thousand rounds a year and need it a bit more often than hunting guns do)…

 

[freefall]

Speak to me of these straight-rifled sub gauge tubes.
Where does one find them and what are they used for?
Paradox type guns, or something undreamt in my philosophy?

 

[mdwest]

I assumed he was talking about sub gauge straight rifled choke tubes… (like some turkey hunters use… )…

 

[peacemaker]

My solution is to pull the dirty choke tube and put in a clean skeet tube and then brush and mop the bore. The open skeet tube minimizes brush wear and works better with a close fitting jag. Meanwhile the dirty choke tube is getting softened up on the bench with a solvent soaked rag stuffed in it. I don't think the brass brush will hurt the tube threads but exposed threads pick up a lot of gunk that has to be cleaned before installing a fresh tube. When the bore and choke tube are clean, I put a little white grease on the tube threads and assemble everything. Done this way, choke tubes are easy to remove but don't back themselves out while shoot