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gun runner · 06-23-2012, 11:01 AM

So I actually bought 2 shotguns this week. 1 h&r 12 gauge pardner and 1 stevens 12 gauge. Both are single shot break opens and the h&r has way better quality than the stevens from what I see so far.

I used an aluminum cleaning rod to wipe out the protective oils before shooting both with bore mop( i guess thats what you call it). I wonder if aluminum can scratch or wear steel? I should have used a bore snake but I didnt really think it would be an issue since Im not shooting slugs but only lead buckshot and bird shot. I think this is a stupid question but if im not going to shoot slugs can accuracy be an issue with buckshot and birdshot? It spreads so I dont really see how it could. Reason why Im asking is because if the aluminum can wear out the steel or not. I believe the two shotguns are smooth bore but I dont really know for sure even though I doubt they are rifled barrels. It looks like a smooth bore by opening them both up.

John

JLA · 06-23-2012, 08:07 PM

They are both smoothbores and the aluminum rod wont hurt them. A boresnake is a better choice for shotgun cleaning.

gun runner · 06-24-2012, 03:46 PM

Thanks alot JLA, your right. I bought a bore snake for my .223's so now im going to buy one for my 12 gauge. Faster cleaning.

06-23-2012, 11:01 AM	#1
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Shotgun questions. So I actually bought 2 shotguns this week. 1 h&r 12 gauge pardner and 1 stevens 12 gauge. Both are single shot break opens and the h&r has way better quality than the stevens from what I see so far. I used an aluminum cleaning rod to wipe out the protective oils before shooting both with bore mop( i guess thats what you call it). I wonder if aluminum can scratch or wear steel? I should have used a bore snake but I didnt really think it would be an issue since Im not shooting slugs but only lead buckshot and bird shot. I think this is a stupid question but if im not going to shoot slugs can accuracy be an issue with buckshot and birdshot? It spreads so I dont really see how it could. Reason why Im asking is because if the aluminum can wear out the steel or not. I believe the two shotguns are smooth bore but I dont really know for sure even though I doubt they are rifled barrels. It looks like a smooth bore by opening them both up. John -->

06-23-2012, 08:07 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Shotgun questions. They are both smoothbores and the aluminum rod wont hurt them. A boresnake is a better choice for shotgun cleaning. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-24-2012, 03:46 PM	#3
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: Shotgun questions. Thanks alot JLA, your right. I bought a bore snake for my .223's so now im going to buy one for my 12 gauge. Faster cleaning.