Gun Cleaning - Cleaning an action on a bolt action rifle

[pnolans]

when I push the tool down the action, the cotton swab stays when I pull it back!!???

How do I keep it on the cleaning tool? I've pushed it on as tight as I can.

Thanks...

[DSOXBLADE]

Ron Paul 2012 !!!

[JCmac28]

how does one go about cleaning the cleaning tools (particularly the cotton bore swab) once the job is done?

[MsMoneyman12345]

instead of using the insta clean can i just use powder solevent for cleaning the action?

[340polaristxl]

Ive seen him before on a jim shockey hunting hideo

[5spottedbass]

I wish Larry was my Grandad!!!!!!!

[falatoronto]

Thanks for more great advice. Simple and easy to follow.

[ryan97303]

when they say light oil is it like rem oil

[Sabrevicious]

That's clever using an old style shaving brush to spread around the oil evenly and lightly

[l8gan80]

you are awesome Mr.Potterfield

[MrKazuma92123]

Thank you.

POTTERFIELD FOR PRESIDENT

[cardo1111]

Another great video from Mr. Potterfield.

[Iraqveteran8888]

BTW I do mean he is a smart guy...I'm not trying to be a smart @ss.

[Iraqveteran8888]

Mr. Potterfield is one smart dude...

Make sure you dry ALL the lubricant from your chamber!!!!!!

Your talking about a bad day if you have excess oil in your chamber!

[trotchye]

hey Larry, I would truly appreciate it if you would put a list of the cleaning tools used on the vid in the info area.

[billcavazos]

You need to disasemble the bolt and clean the firing pin spring. It can get pretty dirty with hot gases and debris blowing threw it. Also the burnt particles will collect in there and get between the firing pin spring and cause the spring to not act consistantly which can effect accuracy by allowing the firing pin to react at different speeds.

[spitgalore]

I agree with you. Recently I bought an old Russian target rifle in .22 LR from a defunct gun club. The gun was very accurate, when it fired, but the bolt was really dirty. I don't know how to disassemble it. I just spray WD-40 every few shots before it seized up again.

[baconator490]

if you havent found out what it is it might be a bolt action mosin nagant chambered in .22 i know ive heard of them but im not sure if you have one

[SHUNT311]

helped out alot, thank you

[victoria0610]

WHAT RIFLE IS THAT

[famouslystraped85]

looks like a model 700 remington in i would say a fairly large caliber by looking at the bolt face

[danebrewer10]

crud... what a great gunsmithing term... but one that is universal.

[bilesteve]

good one, I never knew that or heard it in the Army so I have learned something new.

[j0n0666]

You're the man larry! your videos are great :D I just got a Marlin .22 81-DL rifle and for some reason when i slide the bolt forward, right before it goes all the way it stops and i need to force it to get the bolt to go all the way and then into the down position. Any idea why this might be? (The gun is old and hasnt been used in 60 years) I'm thinking maybe the bolt spring? but i dont know much about guns. I'm 18 and just started using them

[bmag02]

Have you cleaned the action really well? If so, you might want to check for rust (check EVERYWHERE!). My bet is that there is some rust somewhere. If its not that, then something somewhere is bent out of shape. If thats the case, figure out what it is and get a replacement part for it. Numrich Gun Parts is a great place to get replacement parts. But since this rifle probably cost you less than $100, I would recommend buying a newer rifle like a Marlin Model 60 or maybe even a Ruger 10/22

[cs512tr]

hi there, if your unsure, the safest thing is to take your firearm to a reputable gunsmith and have them advise you of the issue and fix it for you :-)