10/22 cleaning

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I've been using a bore snake on my K10/22t. I was wondering would using a regular cleaning rod and cleaning from the muzzle to the breach screw it up?
I haven't done this since I've had the bore snake, however I'd like to eventually give the barrel a good cleaning. Any thoughts/suggestions?
 
I wouldn't recommend cleaning from the muzzle. Take a length of weed wacker line and melt one end into a ball (small enough to fit into the bore) and cut the opposite end at an angle to form a point. Slide your patches over the pointed end onto the ball end. You've now got a homemade patch worm. Works like a charm.
 
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hey,
i am a 10/22 junkie. yes a bore snake will work but....
heres the way to do it

got to http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9

there is a post there about drill a small hole in the rear on the reciver (below the stock) so you can clean from the real fo the barrel and push the gunk out!!!
also this mod is easy to do, take like 10 min. and keeps the cleaning rod from sliding up and down against the crown. just takes a center puch (or nail set) and 1/4 drill .

go live at rim fire central, and you havce all you questions answered in no time!!!
you be an expert. they are great, really smart , and understanding.

go to the dif sections (ex. action) and look up the "sticky" post fisrt. just amaszing.

good luck :D
with that mod you can srub till you hearts content!!!
 
mr00jimbo said:
I'd imagine you'd need something to protect the crown if you were to do that.
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Good point!

Luckily, heavy barrel muzzle/crown bore guides for the 10/22 are common and should be stocked at most of the banner advertisers on this site or at Brownell's. That's where I got mine.

The receiver hole idea is OK, and I've made the mod on a couple. Brownell's even sells a jig for doing this if you have a dozen odd 10/22 to do. But you have to break the receiver out of its bedding every time you want to clean this way. Life's too short and I'm too lazy.

Patchworm is what I use, with the occasional cleaning from the muzzle using a guide.
 
Thanks for the advice guys. I was worried about how not to damage the crown. I have my stock 10/22 shooting really well and of course don't want to screw it up. I'll probably be looking for a crown/bore guide in the next little while.
 
I got myself a Patch Worm. I only use patches and solvent. I never let a brush touch my bore. I think its not necessary for what a .22 LR leaves behind.
 
I would recommend that you don't cut a hole in the back of your receiver. Using your boresnake or a patchworm is all that is really needed.
 
I use a guide that fits over the muzzle.(only for barrels without sights) The entrance hole is appx. .005" smaller than the bore and has a lead to help you hit the hole. I saw a picture of one in a book so I decided to make one just like it.
While I don't see any need for a brush in a .22 barrel, I do use a brush (Bronze bristle with brass core) in my 6mmbr & .243 win. There are over 2000 rounds through each barrel and there is a brush stroke for ever shot.( in and out count as two strokes) There is absolutely no damage from a lubricated (hoppes) bronze brush. I my opinion anyway.
Thane
 
when i bought my 10/22, it was my first firearm, and the people at the store said that they never, ever run anything through the bore. i was skeptical at first, but i'm also lazy so the advice appealed to me. i decided to never run anything through the bore other than a bore snake, and now, more than 5000 rounds in, it still shoots as well as when i first got it. basically, i only clean the inside receiver, bolt and recoil spring/charging handle. it works and really makes the 10/22 a joy to shoot with minimal cleaning. and the accuracy actually suffers slightly right after i run the bore snake through and imporves after a few rounds. just my 2c. any thoughts on this?
 
My old man has got someplace in the 30,000 rnds down his SS barrel this spring.. He has never cleaned the barrel, just the action when it gums up, and it will still shoot a ragged hole. Im not sure how many rnds these barrels normally have in them for life, but damn im impressed. (He's on a gopher genocide program :p ) At his pace I'm probably going to have to buy him a new rifle every 2 years :runaway:
 
Otis

Look at buying an OTIS cleaning system. The patch can be easily changed for more or less resistance and it works great. It uses a coated cable with a brass patch holder. Later, Mark.
 
I exercise caution and clean from the muzzle. atleast twice a year the barrel comes off for a full cleaning. 33,000+ rounds and never a problem with my rifling.

TDC
 
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