Degreasing is the most important step, ANY grease or oil will mess things up. Birchwood Casey makes an extra strength cold blue, 10 or 12 bucks a bottle but it's very good.
Keep in mind that if any screws or parts aren't removed oil will seep out after cleaning. You don't need to remove the barrel, just clean that joint over and over until any seepage is removed.
6 posted on 10/23/2010 5:55:43 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER
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