Precision Rifle Cleaning

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Ice14

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Hey guys, sry if this has been beaten to death, but I couldn't find a thread. Yes, I used the search option... before somebody tries to noose me.

Anyways, just got my "sniper rifle". How often do you guys clean yours, what do you use, and how does this affect your cold shots?

I'm using Wipeout right now, plan on using CLP for everything besides the bbl. I've heard tell that Wipeout eliminates the need for foulers. Any help/opinions would be hot...
 
I use MPro7 now exclusively.Mind you I haven't needed to use it over for 200 rounds because of the Final Finish kit I ran through my rifle.Man it took out ALL the machine marks and it doesn't foul at all any more.An its a 5R barrel!
Anyways back to your question.I only clean mine when it starts to shoot badly.During a competition or when its really shooting well,I don't clean it at all other than to maybe wipe off the bolt face if it needs it.As for lube?CLP is fine.There are probably better ones out there but CLP works good too.
Hope that helps.
 
CLP sucks. I use Eezox. I never get good sighters with Wipeout so after Wipeout I patch out with Butches which does give me sighters in the group. I shoot tr and you only get two. If you don't have copper problems another good way to clean is to patch with Butches and then use Remclean or JB and then finish with butches and patch dry. I don't use brushes in match barrels and I only clean when I have at least 50 through which means I don't always clean every time I shoot. If I am going to shoot again in a week or two I leave the barrel dry. Custom barrels cost too much to wear out from cleaning, do the least you need to.
 
Thanks!

Awesome, thanks for the quick replies guys... maybe I'll make it a habit to only clean it every three boxes or so.

I'm still under the "clean everytime you shoot" philosophy... but I guess a boltgun is different than a C7. Something I have to adjust to.
 
Ian Robertson said:
CLP sucks. I use Eezox. I never get good sighters with Wipeout so after Wipeout I patch out with Butches which does give me sighters in the group. I shoot tr and you only get two. If you don't have copper problems another good way to clean is to patch with Butches and then use Remclean or JB and then finish with butches and patch dry. I don't use brushes in match barrels and I only clean when I have at least 50 through which means I don't always clean every time I shoot. If I am going to shoot again in a week or two I leave the barrel dry. Custom barrels cost too much to wear out from cleaning, do the least you need to.
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I'm pretty much the same, only I use Amzoil power foam ( injector cleaner) to take out the fouling.
I won't go at the barrel with chemical copper remover unless the groups stay open after the powder fouling is removed.

My TR rifles get benched very now and then to check accuracy, but it is a moot point, as we can tell if they are opening up when we shoot with slings and irons.

I have used wipout and it is good stuff, but I'm pretty messy with it!:redface:
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Ice14 said:
Awesome, thanks for the quick replies guys... maybe I'll make it a habit to only clean it every three boxes or so.

I'm still under the "clean everytime you shoot" philosophy... but I guess a boltgun is different than a C7. Something I have to adjust to.
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Well as much as the army would have you believe differently I do the exact same thing with my C7 when shooting a competition or a range exercise.Get it zeroed and leave it.Yes I have gotten in trouble a couple of times but nobody can argue about the results I get.
Shoot it and leave it.Clean it when you are done.Simple really.
 
Well the wipeout's done its work. Now I guess I'll leave it until need be. Spend more time shooting than cleaning, right? Thanks again for the input guys!
 
I shoot moly bullets and have gone 900 rounds before cleaning. I should have left it alone because it was still shooting great. Cleaning is over-rated.
 
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the many different ways people look at the cleaning of guns. Here we have those who do not clean until accuracy falls off and then it appears that is done reluctantly.

Then there is the extreme end of cleaning with the shortrange BR shooters who clean after every 5 or 10 shot group plus foulers.

Different intervals which appears to be based on different shooting disciplines.

As far as barrels being worn out from cleaning I beleive it to a point. That all depends how carless one is with there cleaning techniques. If one is diligent in there methods and uses top notch cleaning equipment my personal feeling is no harm is done.

If cleaning is not done frequently how do you guys prevent rust in the barrel? I hope you at least run an oiled patch down the pipe at least B4 it is put away.
 
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My friend

we live in Canada not Arizona or any desert for that fact. The humidity levels are all it takes to start the rusting process. I have made and put descecant pouches in all my cabintes where firearms, powder, or loaded ammo are stored. Is that enough not in my eyes.

I was on a moose hunt where it rained for days. I kept my gun in a case the entire time even while and sitting and calling. When we got back to camp after dark I always ran a oiled patch thru the bore. There were signs of rust starting to form. Was the bore soaked with water? No. Just high humidity. Are our houses that humid? Not likely but I will not take a chance.;)
 
cycbb486 said:
the many different ways people look at the cleaning of guns. Here we have those who do not clean until accuracy falls off and then it appears that is done reluctantly.

Then there is the extreme end of cleaning with the shortrange BR shooters who clean after every 5 or 10 shot group plus foulers.

Different intervals which appears to be based on different shooting disciplines.

As far as barrels being worn out from cleaning I beleive it to a point. That all depends how carless one is with there cleaning techniques. If one is diligent in there methods and uses top notch cleaning equipment my personal feeling is no harm is done.

If cleaning is not done frequently how do you guys prevent rust in the barrel? I hope you at least run an oiled patch down the pipe at least B4 it is put away.
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I run a patch of Gun treatment done my bores regularly, but I don't consider that cleaning, iit is rust prevention.
Cleaning,IMO, is getting out the copper and powder fouling that is causing inaccurqacy .

Cat
 
I clean my .308 every hundred or so, often less - and this thing shoots in the .1's. I use Sweets in this barrel exclusively followed by a patch of mil spec gun oil then patched dry. I will not put a brush in the bore. Not cleaning is over rated. Will the accuracy drop off after more than 100 rounds? I'll never know.
 
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I clean my .308 every hundred or so, often less - and this thing shoots in the .1's. I use Sweets in this barrel exclusively followed by a patch of mil spec gun oil then patched dry. I will not put a brush in the bore. Not cleaning is over rated. Will the accuracy drop off after more than 100 rounds? I'll never know.
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If you'll never know then how do you come to the conclusion that not cleaning is over rated??:confused:
 
Speaking with a fellow club member yesterday, he does not clean at all during the DCRA matches and for him that is about 500 rounds (308) as he tends to shoot all the team stuff etc. He shoots naked bullets and his winning record is impossible to beat (guess who?).
 
Ian Robertson said:
Speaking with a fellow club member yesterday, he does not clean at all during the DCRA matches and for him that is about 500 rounds (308) as he tends to shoot all the team stuff etc. He shoots naked bullets and his winning record is impossible to beat (guess who?).
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Marion?
 
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