As posted in earlier threads, I haven't been to impressed with the patterns of my SX3, they were solid numbers at 40 but just not up to others on the sites #'s or up to my 870 sps. I started going over my gun this afternoon and re-cleaned the barrel and thought about putting some chrome polish to the barrel,I just could not figure out way it hasn't shot better than it has , then i looked at my IC choke and noticed what looked like a small black pin feather protruding out of one of the ports. I broke out the Hoppes and a bronze brush and started cleaning and could not believe the gunk that come out of that choke tube, it was filthy with residue and I honestly believe my #'s can't do anything but go up, I may go shoot here in a while but can't right now, Just something someone with pattern troubles might check.
The wad strippers get extremely dirty. Once the get full they will no longer strip away the wad like they should. So that should make a huge difference.
usually clean the indian creeks every 5 or so shot in order to prevent residue from messing with the patterns, that gunk and plastic residue can really hurt patterns
i clean mine after every shot when checking patterns
Quote from: VAHUNTER on February 13, 2011, 07:27:08 PM
i clean mine after every shot when checking patterns
:agreed:
Quote from: VAHUNTER on February 13, 2011, 07:27:08 PM
i clean mine after every shot when checking patterns
How clean do you clean it? Do you mean Bore Snake clean or Hoppe's #9 clean?
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take a short rod with the 12 gauge brush and insert onto a drill. On a medium speed I move the choke on and off the brush. i use gun scrubber in between to loosen deposits and them finish with rem oil.