Noob with a Lee Enfield- Help!

[Parashooter]

Please heed the advice not to use "BLO" ("Boiled" Linseed Oil). The product needed is RAW linseed oil (RLO) which, unlike BLO, will not readily dry on the surface and leave a shiny, sticky film that's absolutely not what is called for on a military arm.

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[browningautorifle]

Please heed the advice not to use "BLO" ("Boiled" Linseed Oil).

Pardon me, I mis-spoke... Yes, RLO. Personally I use Danish oil but do more US military and civilian stocks now.

Mind you it's almost an even score of 33.333 % each when it comes to BLO, RLO and other oils on wood. We've all seen the lengthy threads about wood finishes.

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I have one to fit my .556, but the .308 one fits initially, but has a wider portion that won’t. To clean the barrel entry I assume.

Are you speaking of the chamber brush for the AR family?

[LuvNH]

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Are you speaking of the chamber brush for the AR family?[/QUOTE]

Yes, my vocabulary failed me. Apologies.

[browningautorifle]

the chamber brush for the AR family

That shouldn't go further than the barrel extension/chamber of the AR. You can find lots of brushes for .303/.308 that will do nicely. They wear out too so replace them regularly.

[Parashooter]

RLO is available online. Example at Amazon - Amazon.com: LinSheen Raw linseed oil – Food-Grade Wood Treatment Conditioner to Rejuvenate, Restore and Protect Wood Patio Furniture, Decks to Kitchen Cutting Boards, 8 oz Bottle: Health Personal Care