r/canadaguns • u/anonyme450 • Aug 05 '26

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Hey all,

I just got my PAL and snagged a gorgeous Benelli Nova 3 HD (used but basically new) for $500, and I have absolutely zero idea what products I need to clean/lubricate this thing.

I looked at some forums but they're all 20+ years old and recommend disconnected products, but I keep seeing "CLP" popping up. What are some good recommendations for cleaning/regular maintenance for this shotgun/in general?

I should mention that I have a Huntshield all-in-one cleaning kit, so bore brushes and mops aren't an issue at the moment, unless there's a specific material I should use/avoid that I need to be aware of?

Thanks!!

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u/rar3x2 Aug 05 '26

Been using Ballistol as the main CLP, works great, Project Farm also did a gun oil video, this one seemed to be the best all-rounder.

Get a dedicated carbon remover, this works better for the barrel/chokes. Tried this stuff called Breakthrough Clean recently and it works faster than other brands I've used for the past decade.

Bore snakes are better for the field and competition in a pinch, but a proper static stick is 10x faster and easier, you'll want it with a 12 gauge brush + rammer.
Grab some women's makeup cotton pads at a dollar store or something and ram it through after using the brush.

I felt like Hoppes is kind of trash, that project farm video proved it. Watch it yourself and make a decision for your use case.