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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, ...

Anybody who knows his rifle from his gun can tell you how essential it is to keep a firearm cleaned and lubricated. So after a long day at the range (or at the top of a clock tower), here’s how to ...

To clean a gun properly, you need a gun cleaning kit, which comes with all of the required tools. But which kit is right for your guns? Our buying guide will walk you through what you need to know as ...

You’d think cleaning a rifle would bring peace of mind. A fresh bore, well-oiled bolt, clean chamber—it should help,... The ...

“While they were responding, they were informed that a dog had jumped up onto the bed, causing the shotgun to go off, which ...