One thing that was not mentioned, and I believe is important, is that guns should be stored after cleaning barrels down, this ensures any surplus oil in the action or barrels does not seep down into the stock.
I never thought of removing the ejectors on my Beretta. You made it look so easy. Next time I clean my gun I will definitely remove and clean the ejectors. Thanks for showing me that. 👍
Well done that man, i have to say this is the best shotgun cleaning presentation i have seen on TH-cam by a country mile, (not as good as mine of course 😀). I cringe at most of the other cleaning videos for multiple reasons but yours is top notch. 👍
I remember Julian from Avalon days (I think it was). Super fellow and very nice to see him on this vid after all those years. Thanks for posting and great vid.
as a german it is not every day that you experience "british humor": but this video put a big smile on my face . . .. . . and there was quite a bit to be learnt too!!!!!
Well that is music to my ears, very glad you enjoyed it. Our humour is pretty good to be fair, we can make a joke out of anything and everything 😂 Glad you also found it educational
Bellissimo video Lea , complimenti !! Se pulisci la tua arma in questo modo, due o tre volte durante la stagione di caccia , la useranno i tuoi figli , i figli dei tuoi figli e i loro figli …. Beretta , i migliori sovrapposti al mondo !! Grande paese l’ ITALIA ❤
Thank you, Jules is a fab teacher, there isn’t much he doesn’t know. I do like my little Beretta, she’s nothing special but she’s my first one and so I’ll keep her…just need to keep her a bit cleaner 😂
@@LeaLeasCountryLifebut not for the wood conditioner on the stock and forend, the heat from your hand and rubbing it allows the oil to penetrate the pores.
I have a Silver Pigeon 1 and never yet removed and cleaned the ejectors so next time I will do this. When cleaning the action, should I choose a soft bristled tooth brush approved by the American Dental Association? Cracking good video, thanks for sharing!
I found a berrita 12 guage on a aluminum case with briley tube's for 16,410,20 guage. I believe it was a 682. It was at a gun show in Georgia USA. He is asking 5k dollars for it. Brand new but old weapon. What you think i should offer him
I honestly don’t know enough about different variations to be able to recommend prices, and without seeing it, it would be poor of me to advise you on a price. Have you spoken to a local gun smith that may be able to let you know what they would pay in dollars ?
I meet Juilan at world gunmakers event in London. He a funny chap fantastic banter ! As for your cleaning box Have you used it ? As my one looked more used after it 1st time vs your one 😂
He is a legend, lovely chap with lots of knowledge. I’ve had it years and it’s been used a lot, but I do have additional bore snakes, clothes, oil, pro ferrum etc that’s kept in a basket that doesn’t leave the house
Now cotton buds are a very good idea, I like that tip. The drill just saves you having to rod it yourself, takes the arm work out of it. Sped it up a lot as my gun was rather dirty
legia spray, a few clean rags, full length bore mop, if it is raining I use a slip all day and transport my guns home dismantled in a hard case wrapped in clean towels, job done
its a leftover from before I had berettas, I used to shoot Brownings and Mirokus, they rust like a 1970s Datsun, on the odd occasion when I have got the Berettas wet and forgot to clean them they didn't go rusty anyway@@LeaLeasCountryLife
WD-40 is actually Water Displacing Oil, Formula 40. It is a drying oil that is intended to be used as a Rust Preventative. It is NOT a lubricant or penetrating oil for seized parts. Police Armorers across the entire USA LOATHE WD-40 because it's the first thing patrol officers reach for when they decide to clean their sidearms. In about 10 years of this there will be a black gluey mess in the action of the guns that requires a full strip down and cleaning to get the gun back into operating condition. If you need a penetrating oil for seized parts get yourself some Kroil, there is nothing better. If you want a good lubricating oil Lucas Gun Oil or non detergent lawn mower oil will do the job. Note detergent oils can remove bluing over time, so don't use something like Mobil 1. My preferred cleaning solution is Ballistol. For removing the ejectors on my Beretta's arthritis forced me to get a bit creative. I took a 5 inch length of 3/4 inch (19mm) hardwood dowel and notched the end 3/16 inch (5mm) deep that was the width of the 12 gauge ejector flag. Note the notch is square. So I can take my hand and apply pressure to press in the ejector and then slowly rotate them out of the dovetails. Note, this single tool works well with 410, 28, 20, and 12 gauge Beretta's. I keep mine in the case for my 28/410 combo gun 687 SPIII because I always get some 410 love in with my Skeet practice.
My shotgun is a Beretta silver pigeon, 2011, 28 inch barrels, shorted stock, she’s very light, very basic wood. I don’t actually shoot skeet and so I wouldn’t be good to get advice from. Have you contacted your local gun shop to see what they think?
Девушка щебечет как птица весной. 😊 Можно чистить быстрее. Промыть стволы из чайника кипятком. Почистить капроновым ершом с мылом. И смыть всё кипятком из чайника. Стволы быстро высохнут, потому что горячие. И как они будут сухие, смазать их маслом. Главный секрет в том, что пороховой нагар больше растворяется в воде, нежели в масле или растворителях.
Running hot water through the barrel a few times before running the cleaning also helps alot . It removes the nitrates and gunk pushed into the microscopic pores which every barrel has nomatter how well its made unless its chromed and even then the chrome develops microscopic cracks which develop due to differt rates of heat expansion of the gun metal and the chrome covering it . Hot water method works equally good for 4140 / 4150 / 416r steel as well as chromed barrels. Out in the bush if you do not have the time and luxury of properly removing the barrels and running cleaning sprays through them specially in cold weather where lubricants become thicker and gunk up in every nook and cranny . Just open the action build a small fire heat up the water and pour it down the barrel few times . One run of the cleaning rod after that and you have a gunk free shiny barrel good to go for the next session.
OR you can just apply some Mother Care metal polising compound on your normal soft shotgun cleaning rod attachement and use a hand held drill to rotate the rod . Make sure the hand held drill has speed adjustment so u cane start slow and then speed up. No risk of over doing it and the polishing out of the scratches , rust or pitting can be done at any point inside the barrel. After the pittng is smoothed out just move the the rod back and forth through out the inside of the barrel aroubd 10 times with the drill rotating at full speed . You barrel will look as good an new and cleaner than your could ever get it by any other cleaing method or product.
@@LeaLeasCountryLife your videos are very informative but hunting is done in almost every part of the world in all types enviornment including places where spcialized equipment and tools are not available. It would be very nice of you to give information on how it can be done without special cleaning sprays, barrel vices and the awesome knowledge of gun metallergy like the expert in your video.. that will attract more people to watch your videos and you will be able to reach out to a wider range of viewers because 80% of the hunting community around the world falles in the catagory I described.
I had my very first lesson with a Beretta Silver Pigeon which was quite old but still in very good condition, and when I went into the shop they happened to have a small ladies one available and so I went with what I liked and what was within my budget. Mine isn’t anything special 😂 the wood is low grade but I do quite like her
Sorry, but not for me! Using a power tool to clean the barrel of a shotgun will eventally dammage the breach. Yes, I can hear saying "but it's alluminium", the rod will pick up dirt and with it spinning against any of the inner barrel (including the breach) will eventually dammage it. However you could use a barrel guide (but not mensioned).
Thank you for the reply. My experience has built up from 54 yrs of shotgun shooting, both in the field & comp. With many national titles in two different countries! As you said "We all have our own way of cleaning".
Ooo very well done to you, well earned I am sure. The barrel won’t get damaged, it’s no different then manually using a rod, just letting the drill do the hard graft for you😊
@@LeaLeasCountryLife Hi I found today my Beretta has a lot of surface rust as I had been in hospital and hadn’t shot for nearly 6 months would love some advice on how to remove it without damaging the blueing please
One thing that was not mentioned, and I believe is important, is that guns should be stored after cleaning barrels down, this ensures any surplus oil in the action or barrels does not seep down into the stock.
Good spot thank you
I’ve been shooting for 40 years and found this very informative, thanks for the video
Glad you found it helpful 🙌🏼
I never thought of removing the ejectors on my Beretta. You made it look so easy. Next time I clean my gun I will definitely remove and clean the ejectors. Thanks for showing me that. 👍
To be honest I didn’t either, never seen it being done or heard it being talked about. Jules knows all the tricks
The Scott blue roll is perfect for bore cleaning too. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it. I shall try it
So glad I found this video . Made my day . Good to see pleasant and joyful content. First rounds through my Silver Pigeon earlier today .
Glad you found it joyful, hope it cheered up your day! Oooo how did you get on?
Well done that man, i have to say this is the best shotgun cleaning presentation i have seen on TH-cam by a country mile, (not as good as mine of course 😀).
I cringe at most of the other cleaning videos for multiple reasons but yours is top notch. 👍
I like her cheeky reactions and quips.
Haha thanks
What a fun and informative video. I thought a half hour video would be torture, but I kept wanting more. Thank you.
I know right, half an hour is quite a long old time. Glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏼
That was an outstanding walkthrough of the cleaning process. Many thanks for putting it together!
Glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏼
Great video! Everyday is a school day.. always learn something 🙌
Glad you found it helpful. Jules is a diamond
Thanks for the video Lea, love your enthusiastic approach and the Teamwork with Julian...!
Awww thank you 🙌🏼 Jules is super helpful and the camera just loves him
I remember Julian from Avalon days (I think it was). Super fellow and very nice to see him on this vid after all those years. Thanks for posting and great vid.
He is an absolute legend, kind and knowledgable. Glad you liked it 😊
Great video on how to clean an over under shotgun. Thank you! I am in Naples, Florida, and shoot clays at my local club, Gulf Coast Clays.
Oh wow sounds lovely. Glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏼
I thoroughly enjoyed learning from this man.
He’s fab isn’t he. There isn’t much he doesn’t know
Brilliant vid, do another one on Brownings or Miroku's 🤗
Good shout, will see what I can do
Lea, Thanks for the video picked some great ideas there very informative 👍🏻✅ ( was there some cheeky innuendos too 🙊 )
You’re welcome…there may have been by accident 🤔😂
as a german it is not every day that you experience "british humor": but this video put a big smile on my face . . .. . . and there was quite a bit to be learnt too!!!!!
Well that is music to my ears, very glad you enjoyed it. Our humour is pretty good to be fair, we can make a joke out of anything and everything 😂 Glad you also found it educational
Did anyone catch Jules facial expression
When taking about proper usages for
WD40
“Unceasing Backdoors”😂
Epic reaction
He likes to play innuendo bingo 😂
Great fun little video. 😀
Thank you very much 🙌🏼😊
Thanks for the video picked some great ideas. I'm going to use the drill idea when I try to restore a 1932 SXS this winter.
Glad you found it helpful 😊🙌🏼
Julian you always find some innuendoes to put in there 😂😂
He does indeed 😂
Bellissimo video Lea , complimenti !! Se pulisci la tua arma in questo modo, due o tre volte durante la stagione di caccia , la useranno i tuoi figli , i figli dei tuoi figli e i loro figli …. Beretta , i migliori sovrapposti al mondo !! Grande paese l’ ITALIA ❤
Thank you, Jules is a fab teacher, there isn’t much he doesn’t know. I do like my little Beretta, she’s nothing special but she’s my first one and so I’ll keep her…just need to keep her a bit cleaner 😂
helps to wear nitrile gloves to save your skin from the cleaning chemicals, also stops fingerprints.
Good tip thanks
@@LeaLeasCountryLifebut not for the wood conditioner on the stock and forend, the heat from your hand and rubbing it allows the oil to penetrate the pores.
Great duo, thanks ,
Thank you 😊
Hi this video will definitely be very useful to clean my recently purchased OU gun, thanks.
You’re welcome. Glad you found it helpful
👌 thanks for sharing this👍 very informative.... thank you 👍👍👍
Glad you found it helpful 🙌🏼💥
@@LeaLeasCountryLife 👌and very entertaining 😂👌👌
that was very good to see how to do that before i buy my first gun thank you
Glad you found it helpful. Good luck with your purchase
I have a Silver Pigeon 1 and never yet removed and cleaned the ejectors so next time I will do this. When cleaning the action, should I choose a soft bristled tooth brush approved by the American Dental Association? Cracking good video, thanks for sharing!
…I hadn’t either 🙃😂 nice and clean now though. Use which ever soft toothbrush you can get your paws on
If you use one not approved by the American Dental Association you will ruin everything. Be warned.
Tip top Lea Lea😊.
Thank you 😊 I was just an assistant to the wonderful Jules🙌🏼
Pure filthy!😂 Greeting from Ireland ,learnt loads thanks
You’re more than welcome🙌🏼 It was filthy 😋
That's exactly how i do my shotguns with a drill and cleaning rod, i also remove the ejectors as well as the chokes
Well it sounds like you are doing it perfectly 👌🏼
Thank you very much 😊
I adore the innuendo 😊
😝😝
Going to have a go with the drill next time. Which model is your gun?
She’s a Beretta Silver Pigeon 1 called Beatrice 😂
I found a berrita 12 guage on a aluminum case with briley tube's for 16,410,20 guage. I believe it was a 682. It was at a gun show in Georgia USA. He is asking 5k dollars for it. Brand new but old weapon. What you think i should offer him
I honestly don’t know enough about different variations to be able to recommend prices, and without seeing it, it would be poor of me to advise you on a price. Have you spoken to a local gun smith that may be able to let you know what they would pay in dollars ?
I meet Juilan at world gunmakers event in London.
He a funny chap fantastic banter !
As for your cleaning box
Have you used it ?
As my one looked more used after it 1st time vs your one 😂
He is a legend, lovely chap with lots of knowledge. I’ve had it years and it’s been used a lot, but I do have additional bore snakes, clothes, oil, pro ferrum etc that’s kept in a basket that doesn’t leave the house
I always kept a good firm tooth brush and cotton ear buds in my cleaning kit, but I would never use a power drill to clean any barrel.
Now cotton buds are a very good idea, I like that tip. The drill just saves you having to rod it yourself, takes the arm work out of it. Sped it up a lot as my gun was rather dirty
legia spray, a few clean rags, full length bore mop, if it is raining I use a slip all day and transport my guns home dismantled in a hard case wrapped in clean towels, job done
Very organised 👏🏼sounds like you’ve got a good routine in place
its a leftover from before I had berettas, I used to shoot Brownings and Mirokus, they rust like a 1970s Datsun, on the odd occasion when I have got the Berettas wet and forgot to clean them they didn't go rusty anyway@@LeaLeasCountryLife
So are those solid rods or are they sectioned screwed together.
The metal one in the drill or in my Bisley cleaning kit?
@@LeaLeasCountryLife The one in the drill? Thank you.
Was he using just a mop on the rod in the drill or was there a brush or anything wrapped around it?
Brush I believe from memory
Great running commentary 😂
Thank you 😊
Excellent video! I wish we could find and purchase Pro-Ferrum here in California. It looks to be a European product only. 😕
Have you had a little look on Amazon?
@@LeaLeasCountryLife Oh not yet! I just searched goggle for a retailer. Amazon didn’t pop up for me. I will check it now. Thank you!
@@LeaLeasCountryLife UPDATE: Just checked Amazon here in California. Nope. Pro-Ferrum doesn’t come up. Bummer. ☹️☹️
WD-40 is actually Water Displacing Oil, Formula 40. It is a drying oil that is intended to be used as a Rust Preventative. It is NOT a lubricant or penetrating oil for seized parts. Police Armorers across the entire USA LOATHE WD-40 because it's the first thing patrol officers reach for when they decide to clean their sidearms. In about 10 years of this there will be a black gluey mess in the action of the guns that requires a full strip down and cleaning to get the gun back into operating condition. If you need a penetrating oil for seized parts get yourself some Kroil, there is nothing better. If you want a good lubricating oil Lucas Gun Oil or non detergent lawn mower oil will do the job. Note detergent oils can remove bluing over time, so don't use something like Mobil 1. My preferred cleaning solution is Ballistol.
For removing the ejectors on my Beretta's arthritis forced me to get a bit creative. I took a 5 inch length of 3/4 inch (19mm) hardwood dowel and notched the end 3/16 inch (5mm) deep that was the width of the 12 gauge ejector flag. Note the notch is square. So I can take my hand and apply pressure to press in the ejector and then slowly rotate them out of the dovetails. Note, this single tool works well with 410, 28, 20, and 12 gauge Beretta's. I keep mine in the case for my 28/410 combo gun 687 SPIII because I always get some 410 love in with my Skeet practice.
Very organised, love that you’ve found a way to clean the ejectors that works for you
You Brits are pretty chatty…. Great video and thank you for the detailed explanation!
We love a good natter😂 you’re welcome
Anyone who shoots the guns does know how to clean them, but it nothing wrong with refreshing your memory sometimes- good video, thanks for sharing 👍
They do but it’s always good to pick up some tips and tricks off of others 🙌🏼
Is it a wool mop or wire brush on the end of the rod when drilling or something else?
Wire brush but it’s quite worn
Can you tell me what kind of gun you own? I’m interested in buying a new gun and want to know what your thoughts are on a ladies skeetgun
My shotgun is a Beretta silver pigeon, 2011, 28 inch barrels, shorted stock, she’s very light, very basic wood. I don’t actually shoot skeet and so I wouldn’t be good to get advice from. Have you contacted your local gun shop to see what they think?
Thanks for the vid. You should be very able to clean the ejectors. Don’t be intimidated by the procedure. I’m sure you can do it. 😊😊
I know I really should, much easier for a chum that’s as knowledgeable as Jules to do it 😂🙌🏼
@@LeaLeasCountryLife I know if I was there I would do it for you 😉
@@MikeM-vi3hgnice. Way to be a creep!!
Brilliant!!!!😊
🙌🏼🙌🏼
@LeaLeasCountryLife 👍🙏👌 great channel, learn something everyday 👏
Thanks for this video ❤
You’re welcome 🙌🏼
@@LeaLeasCountryLife ❤️🔥
@@LeaLeasCountryLife dont you have facebook insta etc?
I don’t have FB, insta yes and it’s the same handle lealeascountrylife 🙌🏼👌🏼
Девушка щебечет как птица весной. 😊
Можно чистить быстрее. Промыть стволы из чайника кипятком. Почистить капроновым ершом с мылом. И смыть всё кипятком из чайника. Стволы быстро высохнут, потому что горячие. И как они будут сухие, смазать их маслом.
Главный секрет в том, что пороховой нагар больше растворяется в воде, нежели в масле или растворителях.
I’m taking that as a compliment as the sound of birds is calming and peaceful 😂 Gosh with a kettle, you go steady now, don’t want you getting burnt
Running hot water through the barrel a few times before running the cleaning also helps alot . It removes the nitrates and gunk pushed into the microscopic pores which every barrel has nomatter how well its made unless its chromed and even then the chrome develops microscopic cracks which develop due to differt rates of heat expansion of the gun metal and the chrome covering it . Hot water method works equally good for 4140 / 4150 / 416r steel as well as chromed barrels.
Out in the bush if you do not have the time and luxury of properly removing the barrels and running cleaning sprays through them specially in cold weather where lubricants become thicker and gunk up in every nook and cranny . Just open the action build a small fire heat up the water and pour it down the barrel few times . One run of the cleaning rod after that and you have a gunk free shiny barrel good to go for the next session.
Never heard about running water, always fascinating to hear what other people do. Thank you
@@LeaLeasCountryLife its an old military method of cleaning firearm barrels in the field.
Well I never knew that, thank you, I do love a bit of history
Now I know how to take my ejectors out :)
Learn something new every day (ps I didn’t know either) 😉
I make my own linseed and beeswax gun stock wax, oils and waxes in one application and gives great results
Ooooo that sounds very good. Always nice when you make something yourself and get good results
OR you can just apply some Mother Care metal polising compound on your normal soft shotgun cleaning rod attachement and use a hand held drill to rotate the rod .
Make sure the hand held drill has speed adjustment so u cane start slow and then speed up.
No risk of over doing it and the polishing out of the scratches , rust or pitting can be done at any point inside the barrel.
After the pittng is smoothed out just move the the rod back and forth through out the inside of the barrel aroubd 10 times with the drill rotating at full speed .
You barrel will look as good an new and cleaner than your could ever get it by any other cleaing method or product.
Always interesting to hear how others clean, thanks for the tips
@@LeaLeasCountryLife your videos are very informative but hunting is done in almost every part of the world in all types enviornment including places where spcialized equipment and tools are not available. It would be very nice of you to give information on how it can be done without special cleaning sprays, barrel vices and the awesome knowledge of gun metallergy like the expert in your video.. that will attract more people to watch your videos and you will be able to reach out to a wider range of viewers because 80% of the hunting community around the world falles in the catagory I described.
Good idea thank you
Why’s you pick the silver pigeon??
I had my very first lesson with a Beretta Silver Pigeon which was quite old but still in very good condition, and when I went into the shop they happened to have a small ladies one available and so I went with what I liked and what was within my budget. Mine isn’t anything special 😂 the wood is low grade but I do quite like her
You have to clean it?🤷♂️
afraid so old chap 😆😆😆
@@ricotheworkingcockerspaniel that could explain why I keep missing? 😂😂🤪🤪
That’s the same reason I’m going with 😂
He has plenty of innuendoes
Yes, yes he does 😂
Sorry, but not for me!
Using a power tool to clean the barrel of a shotgun will eventally dammage the breach.
Yes, I can hear saying "but it's alluminium", the rod will pick up dirt and with it spinning
against any of the inner barrel (including the breach) will eventually dammage it.
However you could use a barrel guide (but not mensioned).
Thanks for your feedback, curious to hear other people’s opinions. We all have our own way of cleaning, thank you for taking time to watch
Thank you for the reply.
My experience has built up from 54 yrs of shotgun shooting, both in the field & comp.
With many national titles in two different countries!
As you said "We all have our own way of cleaning".
Ooo very well done to you, well earned I am sure.
The barrel won’t get damaged, it’s no different then manually using a rod, just letting the drill do the hard graft for you😊
The only black it takes off is Carbon not blue or blacking! 🤦🏻♀️WD 40 stands for Water Dispersant & cleaner👌🏻
Very interesting, I guess we’ve all experienced different damage with different products
Ah, your meant to clean out your barrels,😬
I know right 🤦🏼♀️ nice and clean now though
Man british accent is so fuckin sexy...
Cheeky
£17.50 for Napier??:? I pay £11.60 in a local Farm Supply store.
Sounds like you’ve got a bargain. That is a massive can mind, would last a long old time
@@LeaLeasCountryLife Same size can as I buy.
Well then I am missing a trick, you’ll have to stock up before it goes up in price 😂
Hi great video and advice for removing rust from the outside of the barrel without damaging the blueing
Thank you, glad you found it helpful
@@LeaLeasCountryLife Hi I found today my Beretta has a lot of surface rust as I had been in hospital and hadn’t shot for nearly 6 months would love some advice on how to remove it without damaging the blueing please
Is that a bronze brush or mop being used with the drill ?
Bronze brush just a tad worn