Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
After cleaning a firearm with solvents, what should be the final step for the bore?
A light coat of oil protects against rust, but the bore should be checked and dried before the next time it is fired.
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Question: After cleaning a firearm with solvents, what should be the final step for the bore?
Answer options:
- Leave it wet with solvent to prevent rust
- Apply a thick coating of heavy grease ✅ Run a dry patch through, then a patch with a light coating of oil
- Heat the barrel to bake the chemicals into the metal
Correct answer: Run a dry patch through, then a patch with a light coating of oil
Explanation: A light coat of oil protects against rust, but the bore should be checked and dried before the next time it is fired.
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