Kimber Model 8400 - Manual (Page 18)

I. Action – Cleaning & Care
When it is necessary to clean the action, the stock should be removed. Clean
the action with a good quality gun cleaning solvent such as Shooters Choice
Extreme Clean or other quality gun solvent. Follow Manufacturers
directions then re-oil lightly with Shooters Choice FP-10 or other high
quality gun oil. The cocking cam surfaces on the bolt should be kept
lubricated.
NOTE: Use oil in moderation, remember more is not better. A light coating
is all that is needed.
J. Barrel – Cleaning
Always visually check the chamber and magazine to assure no cartridges are
in the rifle.
1. Always use a good quality cleaning kit with the proper caliber rods and brushes.
2. Follow gun solvent manufacturers cleaning instructions for bore cleaning.
NOTE: Some gun bore solvents are extremely aggressive to metal & wood
finishes, Kimber accepts no responsibility for damaged finishes due to
misuse of solvents.
3. Remove bolt assembly (see Section C).
4. Use correct cleaning rod and patch attachment.
5. Run patch completely through bore from the action end, once the patch
is clear of the barrel, wet the patch with solvent. Pull the rod through the
barrel to wet the inside thoroughly (this will assure no solvents will leak
down into the action and into the wood stock.
6. Change to correct caliber brass cleaning brush.
7. Push the brush completely through the bore exiting to the front of the
barrel. Place solvent on brush then pull the brush back through the barrel.
SPECIAL NOTE: Always make sure the ejection port is facing towards the
floor and the barrel is horizontal on a flat protected surface so as to allow
excess solvent to fall away from the workings of the gun.
8. Push the cleaning rod and brush from the action end through the barrel
bore several times.
9. Remove brush and replace with swab/patch tip then push through bore.
10. Repeat steps 5 - 7several times until the fresh patches come out clean.
11. Push a dry patch through the bore to remove any solvent residue.
12. Wipe exterior surface with a lightly oiled cloth.
13. If storing for any period of time, lightly oil the inside of the barrel.
Remember to always remove any oil from inside the barrel before firing.
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