Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
Why is it recommended to clean a rifle or shotgun barrel from the breech (rear) end whenever possible?
Cleaning from the breech protects the muzzle's crown; damage to the crown can severely impact the firearm's accuracy.
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Question: Why is it recommended to clean a rifle or shotgun barrel from the breech (rear) end whenever possible?
Answer options: ✅ To prevent damaging the rifling at the muzzle (crown)
- Because solvents work better when applied from back to front
- To ensure the firing pin is lubricated during the process
- It is only done this way to save time on disassembly
Correct answer: To prevent damaging the rifling at the muzzle (crown)
Explanation: Cleaning from the breech protects the muzzle's crown; damage to the crown can severely impact the firearm's accuracy.
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