Some time ago, I was asked how to clean a rifle. There are as many different ways to do this as there are to summon Beelzebub, and there is no single “correct” method. Whatever works, works. Below, ...

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Whether you love or loathe gun cleaning and maintenance, it's necessary to keep your arms functioning properly and accurately. Many gun owners of a certain age began with a minimalist attitude to gun ...