Cleaning barrel

[82boy]

Barrels do need to be brushed with quality bronze brushes. Some people like bore cleaners that are copper cleaning type, some don't. Either way, it's important to insure that all fouling is out of the barrel. The worst build up place is usually at the first part of the rifling.
If not totally clean, the barrel will not shoot, even after the fouling shots.
A slight film of oil is needed, but you want to get all the wet oil out.
John K

Thank you, Very well said. I been flamed for making such comments in the past.

What is the best way you guys clean your barrels what is best to use on SS barrels

I only clean before I store them for winter or a long period of time. As long as I am shooting them I don't clean them until accuracy fall off, or it starts keyholling. I clean them all the same way. Two wet patches of either shooters choice, or Motana extream, run a wet bronze brush for 10 strokes, let it sit a few minutes, and then patch out. I only use oil if I am going to store it.