sanitizing rifles

[Fuj']

Alcohol as I understand it is the best on surfaces. Finding it is
easy. It's said you should have about 70% purity. Isopropyl can
be found as a gasoline additive for cold weather, although a
typical rip off since most our gasoline's are 10% ethanol. And
speaking of ethanol, yes it's just as good. Can be found at any
liquor store. Good o'l Moonshine !! And then there's methanol.
Most race shops carry it.

[Bar Nuthin]

I would stay away from bleach if you can. Bleach and metal don't always get along. Isopropyl alcohol above 70% would be optimal, as you could use it in a spray bottle and any that you can't get wiped off will evaporate. Be cautious since it is a flammable liquid. Follow up with a light oil wipe down of metal surfaces.