[Cowboy Rick]

Pipe straws.....IF YOU CAN FIND THEM !!! (Maybe at a SMOKE SHOP that sells pipes !!!

 

[flashmax]

Smallest of these, I think it is 1/8th or 3/32nd “

 

[stokinpls]

I've had good luck with these. Still have the originals.

BROWNELLS SHOTGUN PORT BRUSHES | Brownells

Extra-stiff, twisted wire, stainless steel brushes are tapered and sized to fit right in the port to loosen wad residue and carbon fouling; ...

www.brownells.com

Bob Falfa

 

[SteveT]

Norman, just hack saw the portion of the barrel off that has holes in it.. no need to worry about having to clean those nasty holes ever again,,

 

[legman]

Tip port cleaner for gas welding and cutting. Push pull action. Sets are cheap and available in the larger sizes for Browning porting. Very effective, easy to use and fast.

 

[Rocket3]

I am looking for the quickest and most efficient way & means to clean out the ported holes in my Browning barrels ?

I don't clean mine to much but compressed air seems to do a decent job. I'm concerned about screwing up the finish around the hole with anything very aggressive.

 

[RLW48]

What we used to call pipe cleaners are available in the crafts section at Walmart...
I like to use them as they won't scratch the blueing but will get the worst of the stuff out of ports if done while using a good cleaner in the bores.

 

[wrd]

Anything metal will damage the finish of your barrel eventually. Pipe cleaners work well for me. They are available in two diameters. Get the biggest ones.

 

[PaulCISSA]

At some point, I bought a few thousand pipe cleaners for this same purpose, but center fire guns. They’re effective and will sop up some Butches or Hoppes and they do a good job. Cheap and easy. @legman has a good idea there - torch tip cleaners are a bit more stout than the generic pipe cleaners and don’t fold up on you while doing your work. They do cost slightly more, but if you have a supply house nearby, it’s an excellent option. Good luck!

 

[T.E.N]

Pipe cleaners, been using them for several years on my Brownings.

 

[Shotshell99]

Why clean them at all? Scrub the barrels and move on.

 

[smokestick682's]

 

[madisonaflac]

Easy to do with a Hoppe #9 and tooth pick - may not even need the toothpick...

 

[bosni]

I've been using Sage & Braker bristle cleaners. They are a bit pricey but not as soft as regular pipe cleaners and get the gunk off pretty well.

 

[ernest t]

I've never cleaned mine. Maybe if I get really, really, really, bored.................Naw, not even then.

 

[mg1polo]

Why clean them at all? Scrub the barrels and move on.

Not all of us are slobs.
Why even scrub the barrels?

 

[Smithy47]

I bought some of the port cleaners from Brownells. They will really clean the ports but is looked like I was also taking the blueing out of the ports also. I have tried pipe cleaners, they will work without damage to the ports. I no longer clean them as it appears they kind of clean themselves out the next time I shoot the shotgun. (I clean my shotguns after every outing. I think most of what is in the ports is from cleaning the barrel and it shoots out after the first shot. Pic attached. Regards, Bob

 

[Pull & Mark]

I've never cleaned mine. Maybe if I get really, really, really, bored.................Naw, not even then.

Agreed!!! I've never not once cleaned the ports on either my 525 or on my BT-100 barrels!!! I just run a tico-tool down the barrel after I get home from shooting. I've never needed to clean my ports. I do wipe down the outside of my barrels with Rem-oil after shooting every time as well. My porting stays pretty darn clean all by themselves. Your mileage may vary??? break em all Jeff

 

[STS725]

Interesting. I just take a tooth with long nylon bristles and dip it Hoppie's #9 and "push" the bristles into the ports to clean. Then run a patch to pick up the gunk in the barrel. Repeat if needed.