b'Upland game shooters who hunt Feature pheasants using under/over guns with wooden stocks should consider adding a protective finish to the wood shotgun stock.Therefore, it is necessary to giveESSENTIAL KIT/TOOLS direction and disassemble.shotguns, whether semi-automaticsGun cleaning towel/matRemove the barrel(s), bolt, choke or under and over guns, a deepto protect surfaces. tube(s), and trigger assembly clean before being put back inInox to keep moving parts(best to refer to your shotguns the safe and stored for severallubricated and prevents corrosion. manual/online if needed).months, so they are ready for theBore Cleaner to cleanLay out the parts in order so following season next year. barrel(s) and bore(s). nothing gets misplaced.Cleaning rod: Used for pushingBarrel & Bore Cleaning: Run a patch Again, key benefits are: cleaning patches through the barrel. soaked in bore cleaner through Prevent rust and corrosion: WaterBore brush: To scrub the inside ofthe barrel(s) and let it sit for a few exposure and condensation will eatthe barrel(s) and remove fouling. minutes. Then, use a bore snake away at metal if left unchecked. Cleaning patches: Small clothor cleaning rod to scrub out the Keep the action cycling smoothly:pieces soaked in solventloosened residue. Run dry patches Powder residue and mud/dirtfor cleaning the barrel. through until the bore is spotless.can lead to sluggish cycling,Cleaning solvent: To breakRemove choke tubes, scrub misfires, or complete failures. down fouling and debris. them with cleaning solvent, and Extending the life of yourToothbrush or small detailing brush. apply a thin coat of choke tube shotgun: A well-maintainedMicrofiber cloth for wipinglube before reinstalling. This gun can last for decades. everything down. prevents rust and seizing.Ready for next season: The lastBolt & Action: Use brushes to thing you want is to open your gunSTEP-BY-STEP PROCESS clean out carbon and grime. safe in autumn and find it locked upEnsure shotgun is unloaded,Wipe everything down and apply with rust and/or carbon build-up. always point in a safegun oil to the contact points.68FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'