People who have "been there done that" know lots of good stuff.

[bushmaster1313]

None of my shotguns are new. Most are from before WWII. But they all came to me with shiney barrels--except for one.

This one gun had a bore which explains why the word "crudescence" was allowed into the English language.

This gun had thick and long black streaks the length of the bore and multiple patch with Hoppes No. 9 did not make a dent.

I called my local gunsmith who said it might be pitting or wad residue. He said to try a brass brush with solvent and to keep at it.

I went to Dicks and picked up a 12 gauge brass brush and a bottle of Hoppes in a small wide mouth bottle.

The first few passes followed by soaked patches were disappointing. But on the fourth pass I started to see some shine.

Stuck with it and now it the bore is a mirror.

Moral of story: People who have "been there done that" know lots of good stuff.

 

[Kanewpadle]

None of my shotguns are new. Most are from before WWII. But they all came to me with shiney barrels--except for one.

This one gun had a bore which explains why the word "crudescence" was allowed into the English language.

This gun had thick and long black streaks the length of the bore and multiple patch with Hoppes No. 9 did not make a dent.

I called my local gunsmith who said it might be pitting or wad residue. He said to try a brass brush with solvent and to keep at it.

I went to Dicks and picked up a 12 gauge brass brush and a bottle of Hoppes in a small wide mouth bottle.

The first few passes followed by soaked patches were disappointing. But on the fourth pass I started o see some shine.

Stuck with it and now it the bore is a mirror.

A brush, elbow grease and the right solvent can sometimes work wonders.

Chuck the brush into a cordless drill and get faster results.

 

[Skeet 028]

Chuck the brush into a cordless drill and get faster results.

And change the Hoppe's to Shooter's Choice. Much better than Hoppers with shotguns. Lots of plastic left in the bore from wads. SC melts it... um..some stock finishes are affected by SC so be careful

 

[GatorFarmer]

I remember that some old timers would just call that a "seasoned" bore, akin to a skillet, and swear it was better. Not that I endorse that theory mind you. Possibly the previous owner of your shotgun did though.