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Cleaning/Degreasing My New Mossberg 590A1?
I have finally gotten the 590A1 that I had so much coveted. I have read on so many boards that the gun should be thoroughly degreased before use. A gunsmith wants $60 to 'clean' this gun but I was not told what exactly is a 'cleaning'. I am a new father and I don't know if I want to leave my 'baby' with someone else. Should I send the gun out or should I buy a quality cleaning kit and solvents and do it myself? The gun came with a very informative owner's manual that details its disassembly and there is a lot of help out there on the Net. Can anyone tell me their understanding of the proper way to degrease this Mossberg 590A1?
Congratulations on your purchase of a Mossberg 590A1. I also own one of these, it has a 20 inch barrel with ghost ring sights.
There is no way you should have to send the gun out, or pay anyone to clean it for you. Simply go to any sporting goods store and buy a 12g cleaning kit. I would also buy a couple extra 12g bronze brushes, and a bag of 12g cleaning patches (or cut them out at home from an old white T-shirt). I would buy a spray can of CLP and use that to clean and protect your new shotgun.
Since you already know about the excellent manual that came with the weapon, why not familiarize yourself with the mechanics of your new purchase by taking the weapon down for cleaning? Once it is broken down, wipe each part with a CLP (or solvent of your choice) dampened rag. Use a Q-tip if you like, to get in all the tight places. Spray some cleaner down your bore and let it sit for a few, then give it a dozen passes with a bronze brush. Then switch to a patch and finish swabbing it out until the patches come out clean. Re-assemble according to the manual. If you use just a straight solvent like Hoppes, you should very lightly oil all metal surfaces to protect against rust when you want to store it. A product like CLP and EZox are products that clean as well as protect so you don't need a separate oil.
Good Luck with your 590A1... Got a bayonet for it yet?
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