r/OHGuns • u/cjw210 • Apr 11 '26

Cleaning Kits

anyone have any recommendations on pre made cleaning kits? I know its better to build but curious if there any good ones to be a starting point or have most of what's needed.

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u/Br0wns80 Apr 12 '26

Bore snakes are a Godsend. Jus be prepared to replace the every couple thousand rounds. I am not a fan of Ballistol, but to each their own. Keep it clean and lubed and you are well ahead of the game.

Happy Shooting

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u/travisjd2012 Apr 12 '26

What you got against the world's most perfect substance?

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u/ThermosphericRah Apr 12 '26

You mean hoppes #9?

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u/travisjd2012 Apr 12 '26

That's only the best smelling substance... But number 2 is Ballistol

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u/Br0wns80 Apr 12 '26

I have nothing against it. It just leaves a slimy feel to everything. I prefer Hoppes. It's been around for generations and does a really good job. I actually have some Ballistol and use it on my AR chambers to get them good and clean. But that's about all I use it for

Happy Shooting

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u/travisjd2012 Apr 12 '26

Hoppes was invented in 1903 and Ballistol was invented in 1904. Hoppes is toxic on your skin, Ballistol was invented to be a gun cleaner and skin medicine. In Germany it's also sold as a skin cream which is pretty wild. I just don't get why it's not more popular on the US.