Shotgun chamber cleaning help.

[Jherek]

Hey guys,
I apologize if this has been touched on, but I couldn't find anything.

I got talked into buying this Gunzilla firearm oil and an outdoor show years ago, its JUNK. I'm having a firing issue with my Remington 870, I'm getting really soft hits from the firing pin causing failed firing, it's really tacky/ gummy inside.

I'm going to completely disassemble, my concern is using something to harsh, and causing damage.
Can I soak in solvent or use carb cleaner, let dry, lightly coat with firearm grease on the moving parts, and some Rem oil on the rest? Or do I me a special degreaser? I don't wanna do harm by over cleaning and not properly protecting the critical parts like the firing pin, and trigger mechanism. But I want to make sure this garbage is completely out and it's working as it should.

In the past I've just used compressed air, brush, and oil, But I've never had this problem before.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Blockcaver]

Carb cleaner will degrease the firing pin, as would brake cleaner. Gasoline or Coleman fuel will work too but smell worse. All will burn so be careful, use gloves to protect your hands and work outside away from ignition sources. A very light coating of Breakfree CLP would be my choice with re-assembly, but the Rem Oil will work. Don't overdo it. If going to the arctic, a dry lube is recommended.

 

[Billy Goat]

In addition to what was previously said, I find a drill bit that fits the firing pin alley way, from the backside of the bolt after it's removed. I use this bit to clean the spot that the shoulder of the firing pin stops on. Not uncommon to have buildup within the bolt and it prevents the firing pin from protruding the full amount. Don't use a drill with the bit, just spin it by hand to help remove anything that has been pounded into the shoulder there.

Light oil on everything once completed. I prefer CLP to remoil.

 

[b_schwin]

I take mine out soak in dawn and hot water overnight rinse it hit it with the air compressor and set it on top of the wood burner for awhile you will be amazed at what floats to the top of the water on a “clean gun”. You could put in the oven to.


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[Jherek]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Elk97]

While you're cleaning the firing pin take a close look at the end of it. I had to replace the pins in my Browning 725, some chips had broken off and I was getting some light hits causing misfires. A good cleaning should fix it up though.

 

[Jherek]

While you're cleaning the firing pin take a close look at the end of it. I had to replace the pins in my Browning 725, some chips had broken off and I was getting some light hits causing misfires. A good cleaning should fix it up though.

That's a great point, I will deffanitly inspect it close.