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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: kenfa03 on March 10, 2013, 02:51:21 PM

Title: Barrel polishing
Post by: kenfa03 on March 10, 2013, 02:51:21 PM
What and where can I get the supplies needed to polish my barrels?
Title: Re: Barrel polishing
Post by: Skeeterbait on March 10, 2013, 03:15:32 PM
I order from Brownells.com
Title: Re: Barrel polishing
Post by: bbcoach on March 10, 2013, 03:15:49 PM
I got mine from Natchez Shooters Supply.  The two items you'll need, from them, is Brownells J&B Bore Cleaner and Kroil.  You'll also need a stout cleaning rod that will except a 20 guage bore brush and some green scotch brite pads (Walmart) that you can cut to fit around the bore brush.  The last item will be a battery powered drill that will turn around 500-1000 rpm's and you'll be set.   
Title: Re: Barrel polishing
Post by: jordanz7935 on March 10, 2013, 03:30:23 PM
the best price i found was $42 shipped from sinclair intl. thats with the jb cleaner, jb polish, and kroil
Title: Barrel polishing
Post by: kenfa03 on March 10, 2013, 04:03:02 PM
Quote from: jordanz7935 on March 10, 2013, 03:30:23 PM
the best price i found was $42 shipped from sinclair intl. thats with the jb cleaner, jb polish, and kroil
thanks. Will look into this.
Title: Barrel polishing
Post by: kenfa03 on March 11, 2013, 09:41:36 AM
Can someone reccomend a cleaning rod? I have one of the cheap 3 piece rods with t handle. Will it work?
Title: Re: Barrel polishing
Post by: Sand Man on March 11, 2013, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: kenfa03 on March 11, 2013, 09:41:36 AM
Can someone reccomend a cleaning rod? I have one of the cheap 3 piece rods with t handle. Will it work?

It worked for me, but I only used two of the rods.  Just make sure you use a 20ga hull with the primer knocked out as a rod guide.  It wasn't mentioned, but you'll need a .410 brush as well to wrap the ScotchBrite around.
Title: Re: Barrel polishing
Post by: runngun on March 11, 2013, 12:40:13 PM
I ordered a flex hone from brownells with the oil. The one I use is "fine". Works like a champ!!!!
Title: Barrel polishing
Post by: kenfa03 on March 13, 2013, 04:57:57 PM
Got the stuff ordered to polish barrel. What would be a good choke for my 870 to shoot 3" loads? 28" barrel. My daughters gonna shoot it and don't want her shooting 3". May even have to drop down to 2 34".
Title: Barrel polishing
Post by: kenfa03 on March 13, 2013, 05:14:00 PM
I have a Truglo TG170X choke that I picked up at walmart and the mod and full tubes that came with gun.
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Post by: Oconeeguy on March 14, 2013, 07:39:10 AM
jellyhead .665 will show out in your gun
Title: Re: Barrel polishing
Post by: Sand Man on March 14, 2013, 08:09:30 AM
Quote from: runngun on March 11, 2013, 12:40:13 PM
I ordered a flex hone from brownells with the oil. The one I use is "fine". Works like a champ!!!!

I used a hone as well.  It's the way to go in my opinion.  I think the one I have is "course".  I run it first to knock out all the rough stuff and then I fine polish with the scotchbright and JP bore paste.
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