r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Feb 05 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/discostu55 Feb 12 '23

i've been using hoppes to clean, but is balistol better?

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Feb 12 '23

Brake cleaner is fine. Boiling water is fine for black powder. Light oil afterwards to stop surface rust, I like Teflon spray as well to get in the crevasses.