Video: How to Clean and Oil a Semi-Auto Shotgun

After disassembling your gun, use Break Free CLP to wipe down all surfaces and remove any debris like gunpowder, mud, and salt. If needed, wrap your rag around a screwdriver to get in hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, and be sure to pay close attention to the back end and insides of the receiver.

Once everything is cleaned up, spray a small amount of Hoppe’s No. 9 Dry Lube on the bolt, allow it to dry, and wipe off the excess with a clean, dry rag. Reassemble your gun and test the bolt. It should be very quick and responsive and keep you firing away even on the coldest days of the season.