How to Maintain a Shotgun
Point the gun away from you.. Press the bolt release on a pump-action shotgun.. Pull back and release the bolt-grip on an auto-loading shotgun.
Steps
Point the gun away from you.
Point the gun away from you.
Press the bolt release on a pump-action shotgun.
Press the bolt release on a pump-action shotgun.
Pull back and release the bolt-grip on an auto-loading shotgun.
Pull back and release the bolt-grip on an auto-loading shotgun.
Open the hinge on a break action shotgun.The hinge is located between the receiv
Open the hinge on a break action shotgun.The hinge is located between the receiver and stock.
Remove all shells and put them in a safe place.
Remove all shells and put them in a safe place.
Remove the barrel.
Remove the barrel.
Wipe down all components with a clean cloth.
Wipe down all components with a clean cloth.
Spray solvent liberally on all components.
Spray solvent liberally on all components.
Scrub all over the surface of the gun with a soft-bristled brush.
Scrub all over the surface of the gun with a soft-bristled brush.
Wipe the gun down with a lint-free cloth.
Wipe the gun down with a lint-free cloth.
Soak the gun insolvent again.
Soak the gun insolvent again.
Use a gun cleaning pick to clean off any carbon and powder buildup.
Use a gun cleaning pick to clean off any carbon and powder buildup.
Swab down into the barrel using a clean, solvent-soaked cloth.
Swab down into the barrel using a clean, solvent-soaked cloth.
Oil the components requiring lubrication.
Oil the components requiring lubrication.
Wipe down the surface with a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
Wipe down the surface with a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
Open the breach and put the barrel back on.
Open the breach and put the barrel back on.
Do a quick test for functionality.
Do a quick test for functionality.
Store your gun in a hardshell case instead of a cloth case.
Store your gun in a hardshell case instead of a cloth case.
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