Some believe that sound moderators are better after use and that a build-up of carbon is good.
Gun maintenance
Shotgun maintenance: gunlocks
Most gunlocks are inaccessible for maintenance without specialist knowledge.
How do I clean my gun and what do I use?
I have just bought my first ever gun - a Browning B425. As part of the sale the dealer gave me a cleaning kit containing an oil bottle and a tube of grease.
Sound moderator maintenance
When it comes to sound moderators, correct fitting and proper maintenance is vital, says Bruce Potts, as it is all too easy to ruin a good rifle by neglecting these tasks