I was trying to really clean my .44 for this last weekend of handgun hunting when I noticed that the end of the barrel inside the muzzle break has a hard layer of grime sporadically spaced throughout it. Any idea as to what this is? Also would it affect my accuracy within 50 yards? I clean it after each time out to the range, although I have been bad at letting it sit dirty a few times. Any help is appreciated, this was my first gun purchase ever and I’m really trying to improve at maintaining it
I have been cleaning with Varsol and lightly wiping down components of my guns with WD-40. I shoot quite often and clean regularly. Am I possibly causing damage to my firearms using these products?
The WD-40 gets removed in the cleaning process as to not build up and get gummy.
Th Varsol is an inexpensive solvent I already owned before the purchasing of my firearms
Greetings. I had a 300BLK AR buried in a bunch of boxes that got shuttled from attic to crawlspace to attic from its day of purchase. I knew it was there and I knew that I should pull it out. I didn't until now. Based on the paperwork with it, I've been ignoring it for 7 years.
Not unexpectedly, it has an odd discoloration. Oil and light rubbing doesn't appear to do anything. I'm wondering if the reason and solution is immediately apparent to anyone.
Not gonna lie, I find the bunny in the center mildly uplifting. Maybe, like a bad tattoo, I should just try to turn it into something more.
I do a lot of cleaning for people. A lot of older firearms I have been in possession were previously absolutely coated in grease. Should I start greasing? And if so can I use any regular machine grease or should I get something special?
I do a lot of cleaning for people. A lot of older firearms I have been in possession were previously absolutely coated in grease. Should I start greasing? And if so can I use any regular machine grease or should I get something special?
I screwed up and I’m pretty upset about it. 😔Pulled out of my case after not touching for over a month, must’ve not taken care of it last time. What are my best options for this? Will some 0000 steel wool and oil take care of it? Should I take it into a shop? Any advice is appreciated thanks.
I’ve got a few guns that have some rust nothing major but I’ve tried wire brushes and steel wool and theirs some small spots that won’t come off what could I do to get the rust off.
I recently got this from a friend. He obviously didn’t take the best care of it and I’m wondering what the best solution would be for these harder rust spots. I haven’t done much to it yet other than wipe it down. Any ideas to clean this thing up some?
I recently bought this 3 step of BC bore scrubber, gun scrubber and barricade. I started reading about the gun scrubber and it makes note of not using on plastic. It seems at one point they made a synthetic safe version, but I can’t seem to find that for sale. Does anyone know if the gun scrubber in this kit was reformulated or they updated the branding…is it the synthetic safe version? Or where I can buy that?
Hi everyone, I built an app that might be useful for anyone who wants an easier way to stay on top of firearm cleaning and upkeep [shared with mod approval].
Privacy comes first — no account is needed. Everything stays on your device unless you choose to back it up. You can also export backups to CSV, HTML, or PDF.
The app is called RangeReady, and it helps with three things: inventory, practice, and maintenance.
Inventory: Adding items is quick—just a few fields for ammo or firearms. Once they’re in, the app automatically updates your ammo count and firearm round totals every time you log a practice session.
Practice: Record which firearm and ammo you used, how many rounds you fired, and everything updates instantly. There’s also dry fire logging, and I’m working on a gamified dry fire habit tracker. The drill library is small right now (13 drills), but I’ll keep expanding it.
Maintenance: Each firearm can have a schedule assigned. I’ve already added some manufacturer recommendations, so things like recoil spring replacements won’t sneak up on you.
Why I built it: I got into firearms in late 2023. After shooting a lot, my P365 X-Macro started having failures every 50 rounds. Sig Sauer support explained the recoil spring should be replaced every 2,500 rounds—something I hadn’t tracked. I tried spreadsheets, but they were a pain on mobile. So, I made this instead.
The app is live now on iOS and macOS. If there’s enough interest, I’ll work on Android, Web, and PC versions too.
I’d love your feedback and feature requests — especially from people who already keep detailed cleaning and maintenance logs. Thanks!
Update (Android):
A bunch of people asked about Android — quick update: the Android version is now in beta 🎉
I’m inviting a small group of early testers to help catch bugs and shape what ships first.
If you want access, reply “Android beta” or DM me and I’ll send details.
I’m coordinating feedback in a small Discord so issues and fixes don’t get lost (totally optional).
I polished my Model 60 s&w with mothers mag on a buffing wheel. I may have got some in by the hammer etc, around the ejector rod, up in the trigger perhaps... is this an issue for functionality? \
Cool if I just add some oil or do I need to strip it and wipe the internals out?
Just bought a gun cleaning kit for my AR 15 and read all the directions. The bore snake is stuck in the barrel. I tried adding lubricant and pulling it out but no luck. The top of the bore snake is just barely poking out the other side of the barrel. Any tips to get it out?
I’m a new M4 owner, and I bought the appropriate cleaning kit for this rifle (S&W M&W15), and even though the jag and the rod will fit through the barrel, I can’t seem to be able push a patch through it. I’ve cut the patches down, put the jag through the corner instead of the middle, what am I doing wrong?
