Double Rifle Cleaning Kits

Moody808

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What sort of cleaning kits are folks putting together for their double rifles?
 
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!
 
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!
I would drop down to the correct caliber/size.
 
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.
 
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.
Thank you, this is really helpful!
 
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.
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!
 
If you dont have space for a standard kit, a "bore snake" would be useful in a pinch.
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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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
Thank you, I really appreciate the info!
 

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