How to Clean a Shotgun with Household Items

Take the patch and put the shotgun tip through the slot nearest the center and put the patch saver on the tip, then slide it on. Then pinch the large side of the patch and put it through the patch saver and pull to tie a knot. Put the other end of the shotgun tip over the rod (it's internally threaded) and screw it on. Next, put on the obstruction remover. Then, put the cleaner in from breech to muzzle. To pull the patch through the barrel you may need to put the shotgun on the ground to have room to gain sufficient leverage in your arms. Once you have the patch out, look at it. If it is very

This video covers the process for properly cleaning the barrels on a shotgun. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this process using a Browning Superposed shotgun and Tipton brand cleaning supplies. This technique can be applied to numerous side-by-side, over and under, and single barrel shotguns, delaying the effects of long term wear and use. With the right equipment and a little know how, this process is not only quick and easy, but also effective.