Cleaning a 12 Gauge

[photog3740]

I recently purchased a Beretta 391. I've been shooting clays so far. What cleaning solutions/solvents are recommended? Hoppes doesn't seem to work very well. I have other guns, and don't have this issue. Any recommendations are appreciated.
Thanks!

[Jeepergeo]

BreakFree CLP.

[lewdogg21]

I like this

https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Aerosol-Shotgun-Cleaner-18-Ounce/dp/B000BYAK4G

and this

https://www.amazon.com/Shooters-Choice-Cleaner-Conditioner-Strength/dp/B0095I4YFA/ref=sr_1_37_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1545425737&sr=1-37-spons&keywords=shotgun+bore+cleaner+solvent&psc=1

[JagerDog]

I use homemade Ed's Red for most cleaning. What issue are you having?

[LynnJr]

Use a one piece wool coated rod for your barrel and if you have a wadding buildup issue have a gunsmith cut it out.
It looks like the shavings on a lathe only in plastic.

[meno377]

I recently purchased a Beretta 391. I've been shooting clays so far. What cleaning solutions/solvents are recommended? Hoppes doesn't seem to work very well. I have other guns, and don't have this issue. Any recommendations are appreciated.
Thanks!

What kind of issue? If you are talking about wad buildup, get some Acetone from Home Depot, Lowes etc, put some in an old peanut butter jar or equivalent and soak your chokes. Then take a stainless steel brush and scrub the plastic off. The rest of the gun doesn't need anything different from any other firearm.

[Notpc]

What kind of issue? If you are talking about wad buildup, get some Acetone from Home Depot, Lowes etc, put some in an old glass peanut butter jar or equivalent and soak your chokes. Then take a stainless steel brush and scrub the plastic off. The rest of the gun doesn't need anything different from any other firearm.

Minor addition/correction to your post.

[Pardini]

Minor addition/correction to your post.

LOL I was thinking maybe he meant mix acetone with peanut butter so it would stick in the bore and stay put. Acetone ain't gonna stay put in a plastic container very long.

[meno377]

Minor addition/correction to your post.

LOL I was thinking maybe he meant mix acetone with peanut butter so it would stick in the bore and stay put. Acetone ain't gonna stay put in a plastic container very long.

LOL. Yes I forgot to state a GLASS jar.

[pennstater]

50-50 mix of Hoppe's #9 and Kroil. Works rather well. Been using that for years. May have to let it set for a while if really crudded up.

[etwinam]

It's a smooth bored so I use brake cleaner on the gas port then hit it with a pipe cleaner and then clp on the internals. Just a wipe down. I'm not a pro so take my advice with a grain of salt but I've never had an issue. Thousands of rounds.

[whutsup40]

I have multiple shotguns with different gauges with thousands and thousands of rounds thru them over many many years, and not until recently have I heard of people having so many issues with cleaning shotguns and plastic wad residue. Really!! is it that difficult these day's? or have I been missing something all these year's? I just sit back and read this stuff and laugh!!

[inyocountymark]

I have multiple shotguns with different gauges with thousands and thousands of rounds thru them over many many years, and not until recently have I heard of people having so many issues with cleaning shotguns and plastic wad residue. Really!! is it that difficult these day's? or have I been missing something all these year's? I just sit back and read this stuff and laugh!!

wondering the same thing, oh well

[ysr_racer]

I have multiple shotguns with different gauges with thousands and thousands of rounds thru them over many many years, and not until recently have I heard of people having so many issues with cleaning shotguns and plastic wad residue. Really!! is it that difficult these day's? or have I been missing something all these year's? I just sit back and read this stuff and laugh!!

As shotgunning becomes more popular, there's going to be a certain percentage of new shooters that are anal retentive. Unfortunately most of them are members here

But yeah, with tens of thousands of rounds thru a dozen different shotguns, I wipe them down after I shoot them, but really only clean them once a year (if that).

[whutsup40]

unless I have been doing it wrong all these years, bore snake, some grease and oil depending on the gun and BAM!! you are good to go!! LOL