Flushing out a new gun

[Kungfunerd]

I got a Plinkster for Christmas and have run about 700 rounds through it without cleaning it (just sprayed with oil).
I tore it down today and the bolt was full of crud and sandy grit.
I wiped it and rinsed it some..even used some compressed air..

But when I put it back together I could hear and feel grit in the trigger and the bolt.
Will have to REALLY rinse it out to get it right.

I'm thinking I will either use non chlorinated Break Parts cleaner and soak it in little tubs and rinse, or I might try Simple Green or Mineral Spirits.

 

[SHOOTER13]

You've basically answered you own question...all or part of what you said will work.

 

[John A.]

If there are any aluminum parts on or in the gun, please don't use simple green on it.

Some of the ingredients in simple green are corrosive to aluminum.

 

[Rossignol]

I believe the mineral spirits may be the best bet, though I've heard of people using parts cleaner too. You may need something you can spray through a tube to get it thoroughly cleaned out.