Thread: A bit of TLC

My 22lr semi has just returned from being on loan looking a bit neglected and with a few wounds on the scope, and my 223 has had a bit of action and figured it's time for a proper clean. So before lunch it was out with a screwdriver to pull them apart and give them a thorough clean, the 22 semi action was full of grit and the 223 had Hoppes solvent soaking in the barrel for a couple of weeks. Plastic stocks scrubbed. Semi action soaked and brushed out, dried and very lightly lubed. Mags pulled apart and washed out and lubed. Inside of barrels scrubbed out till patches clean, copper solvent in the 223 coz I think I should. Outsides wiped down and light oil rub. A clean oiled patch down the barrels, reassembled and carefully locked back in the safe.

Great way to kill an hour or so. Quietly going over everything and the lovely smell of Hoppes No 9 solvent and gun oil. Even Mrs Gadget and the gadgettes love the smell. Could be interesting in the next couple of years as the gadgettes start dating, getting all dolled up. Wouldn't mind betting when it comes time for the makeup and stuff that the cologne they reach for will be ode de gunsafe.

Who else really enjoys the cleaning bit?