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A cleaning kit and some elbow grease can go a long way to maintain a reliable firearm that lasts for centuries.
November 30, 2023
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Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm
Guide to post-season firearm care and cleaning
As big game hunting season winds down, don’t forget to clean firearms before stowing them in the gun safe.