r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 23 '22

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/SlamfireSKS Oct 28 '22

Hi everyone! I recently got my PAL and a few firearms, and have been researching how to clean them. Every method is different and the figuring out what to buy is kind of overwhelming, so if someone could tell me if this method is good, I’d appreciate it.

  1. Wipe all metal components down with dry shop towel
  2. Use G96 in really dirty areas to break down grime, wipe away with shop towel
  3. Lightly coat all metal components in G96 (maybe??)
  4. Run bore-snake with Hoppe’s #9 bore cleaner down barrel a couple times
  5. Run bore-snake with Hoppe’s oil down barrel (maybe??)
  6. Put Hoppe’s oil on rails and high friction areas
  7. Reassemble

What’s the difference between solvent, oil, and CLP (Is G96 a CLP?), and when do I use each?

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u/pewpewndp Oct 28 '22

This is the kind of question I wish I saw more of in these threads. Excellent discussion