I need an idea on....

[WSM MAGNUM]

using something to plug up the end of barrels to pour gun cleaner in them, so I can let it soak for a while. Rubber would be an ideal material, but where can I find it in the diameters close to the size of the bores?
Anyone have some ideas on what I can use and where to get it?

 

[steve1589]

Eastwood sells silicon plugs in various sizes.

 

[Juhosaphat]

Or hit up your local hardware store for some rubber plugs and trim them to fit if need be.

 

[Dfariswheel]

Brownell's sell metal chamber plugs with special "O" rings to seal the chamber.

Be careful with hardware store plugs, some solvents eat them and you can have a floor covered with solvent.

 

[BillCA]

I've used conical corks sold at the hardware store with good results. Since they're conical, many will fit a variety of sizes just fine. Though they're not often reuseable once they swell up a little. But they were dirt cheap last time I looked.

 

[Big Caliber]

I get corks and rubber plugs from the hardware section of HomeDepot or Lowes. You'll find them in the section of aisle that has all the plastic pull-out boxes of goodies like spring clips, mirror hangers, etc.

 

[Harry Bonar]

bore

Sir;
Get some J-B bore cleaning paste and give your bore a good woorout with it.
Harry B.

 

[James K]

The old bluing trick - wood plugs. Just buy a dowel rod a bit bigger than needed, cut some 2" lengths, trim to a shallow cone, and drive in. To plug the breech, use a longer piece of larger dowel.

Jim

 

[Inspector3711]

Check out Sinclair International on the web. They have a great selection of plugs and bore guides.