What do people recommend for cleaning the bore of PCP and Break Barrel rifles?

[TiredRooster]

They don't require much cleaning....unless it's new. Then the barrel on most will be filthy. But air rifles just don't require very much in the way of regular barrel cleaning really. I normally use a Dewey rod with patches soaked in Ballistol. Wet patch, then dry, wet patch, then dry.....etc. This until patches come out clean. Ballistol cleans plenty well, lubricates plenty well, and is safe for o-rings.

There is no undisputed right way.....everyone has their preference. But, you will find common/similar techniques amongst experienced air gunners that you should pay attention to. Because there are absolutely some DO NOTS.

 

[Deacon_Blues]

Ballistol, period, for cleaning and lubrication.

Every patchworm kit I have ever tried broke within the first 2 or 3 passes. They are JUNK, in my opinion. If you need cleaning rods, jags, and loops, go with Tipton:

https://www.tiptonclean.com/cleaning-tools/cleaning-rods-kits/

 

[Raden1942]

I've used the same patchworm for three years. Best 15$ I've ever spent. However a Dewey rod werqs fine. The whole point is to use as little abrasion as possible. This is especially important with Gus that have transfer port seals. Most of the time a patch soaked in ballistol or non corrosive chemical is enough. Good luck to you.

 

[cmatera]

Ballistol for everything. Use it with a Crown Saver pull through for cleaning, and it's a great slug/pellet lube too.

 

[Gerry52]

CLEANING PELLETS? If you stuff 3 or 4 in each ear they make decent sound dampener (lol). TOTALLY useless as a cleaning tool! 

 

[AirShot]

CLEANING PELLETS? If you stuff 3 or 4 in each ear they make decent sound dampener (lol). TOTALLY useless as a cleaning tool!

AMEN !!!!

 

[chuckster636]

I recommend Hoppes Elite Gun Cleaner - https://www.hoppes.com/cleaners-and-lubricants/elite/2-oz-spray-elite-gun-cleaner/HO-GC2.html - You may purchase it at any Walmart in the sporting goods section. It has no odor at all unless you put your nose right near the top of the bottle, and it cleans your bore right down to the pores. I always follow up with an alcohol patch which leaves the bore squeaky clean!

 

[Gameflyer450]

Chuckster636, that is a cleaner that sprays out in a liquid form right? I don’t care to much for the ones that foam up. At least on a cleaning patch.

 

[Gameflyer450]

Well actually now that I think about it they have to say it foams up I guess.

 

[chuckster636]

No sir the Hoppes Elite most certainly does not foam up...matter of fact it resembles soapy water, but they are not exaggerating when the say it "cleans right down to the pores"! This is the best bore cleaner I have ever used and I believe I have tried them all. 

 

[maxtrouble]

Ballistol for everything. Use it with a Crown Saver pull through for cleaning, and it's a great slug/pellet lube too.

Crown Saver or Patchworm, using a rod inside the barrel always makes me nervous. Germany invented Ballistol in the 20th century and it is still being produced today. Works on everything, metal, wood, leather rubber or plastic. Cleans the hell out of my rifle and shotgun barrels.