Browning Gold 20 Owners Manual - Page 29

6 After leading has been removed, the bore should be wiped dry with a clean patch, and then a lightly oiled patch run through it for preservation. 7 Reassemble the barrel to the receiver and wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth making sure to wipe gun clean of all finger marks where moisture will accumulate. 8 The barrel and action should be inspected to assure that all cleaning patches have been removed and not inadvertently left in the barrel or action. 9 The wood surfaces can also be lightly wiped with Browning Oil or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both). CLEANING THE ACTION AND TRIGGER GROUP 1 When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assembly from the receiver as explained under "Disassembly" beginning on page 12. Clean with a gun solvent as necessary, using an old toothbrush to loosen any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry. No further disassembly is required for cleaning. 2 Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as explained previously. Then wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, making sure to wipe clean all finger marks where moisture will accumulate. 3 The barrel and action should be inspected to assure that all cleaning patches have been removed and not inadvertently left in the barrel or action. CLEANING THE GAS SYSTEM 1 Remove the gas piston and piston sleeve from the magazine tube. Spray the magazine tube with a good quality powder solvent and wipe clean. 2 Spray the piston and piston sleeve with powder solvent and brush it thoroughly to remove any deposits (an old toothbrush is ideal). Spray 27