cleaning .22LR : how often and how
- Thread starter Jorg
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This is why no one should ever buy a lawnmower from you or me.
I know this doesn't address the internal cleaning the OP refers to but I feel any firearm should be wiped down on all visible metal parts after every use, acid from fingerprints attracts rust. ZHaving said that, it depends on the gun and how its used for me. Each of my 22's shoots differently and fouls differently. Bolt actions build much less heat in the barrel and need less cleaning. Dirty ammo leaves more crud behind. My kids had 2 PPS50 semi's that needed a major soak and cleaning after 200 rounds because heat buildups about 2" in front of the chamber would plug the barrel so a 177 rod would not go through. My STG44 however will run 500 rounds, still punch a nice tight hole (well, for what I can shoot anyway) and accumulates little grunge.
To clean .. one piece rod, patch soaked in WD40 after every (say 2-300 rounds). Bore cleaner (copper solvent) if issues arise. Qtip with 3 in 1 electric motor oil (high heat, light machine oil) in the action and toothpick to pick out noticeable grunge when doing the bore. Only ever take a rifle apart (using tools) if it doesn't work. Lube trigger each cleaning, only take apart if it doesn't work.
To clean .. one piece rod, patch soaked in WD40 after every (say 2-300 rounds). Bore cleaner (copper solvent) if issues arise. Qtip with 3 in 1 electric motor oil (high heat, light machine oil) in the action and toothpick to pick out noticeable grunge when doing the bore. Only ever take a rifle apart (using tools) if it doesn't work. Lube trigger each cleaning, only take apart if it doesn't work.
wayupnorth
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when i was growing up in the 80's my ruger 10/22 would act up every couple thousand rounds and i would spray WD40 into it until it ran clear then call it good.
years later i changed my cleaning regime.
now i clean all my guns with G96 when i buy them and let it penetrate the metal.
after that i just wipe them off after every use, 99% of the stuff just wipes right off.
i do make a point to take a cold winters night once a year and do a quick full clean, usually just a take down and spray with G96, let sit for 60 seconds, wipe off and reassemble.
it really does not get any easier than that.
all my guns run like tops now, even in -50.
having a little pride in ownership is never a bad thing.
years later i changed my cleaning regime.
now i clean all my guns with G96 when i buy them and let it penetrate the metal.
after that i just wipe them off after every use, 99% of the stuff just wipes right off.
i do make a point to take a cold winters night once a year and do a quick full clean, usually just a take down and spray with G96, let sit for 60 seconds, wipe off and reassemble.
it really does not get any easier than that.
all my guns run like tops now, even in -50.
having a little pride in ownership is never a bad thing.
wayupnorth
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northern Alberta
keep in mind, cleaning them is also very dependent to semi or bolt and what type of ammo you are using.
there is some dirty..... DIRTY ammo out there.
thank the gun gods that Norinco does not make 22 ammo!!!!
there is some dirty..... DIRTY ammo out there.
thank the gun gods that Norinco does not make 22 ammo!!!!
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