Proper barrel cleaning?

[johnstonblake]

I know alot of it is personal preference, but how do you precision guys like to clean rifle barrels? number of rounds in between cleaning, particular solvents, steps, etc?

i've just heard so many different ways.

 

[Turk]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

You are about to hate the fact that you were ever born!

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You are about to hate the fact that you were ever born! </div></div>

+1

-And-

 

[johnstonblake]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

my bad. just curious.

 

[9sigman45]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You are about to hate the fact that you were ever born! </div></div>

+1

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That's funny; I don't care who you are!

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

Use the search function man, there are several threads on this very topic.

No harm no foul

 

[johnstonblake]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

i tried the search before, i guess i'll try again in some different sections.

 

[jhead7416]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

Try this SH search function which has been provided by another member.
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=010955838166721108978:qcbx5qqy10o&hl=en
Type in "cleaning barrels" or similar. You should be able to find some information with it.

 

[thefitter]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

After your search you will find so many varying opinions, all of which seem sound that you will actually be more confused than you are now. Sorry and welcome to internet forums!

 

[hunter223]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

wasn't this on the do not ask list???? lol

 

[TrooperBrian]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

Well the simple answer is, its always a good idea to follow a SHORT "break in" procedure.

1 Shot Then Clean (x5)
3 Shots Then Clean (x1)
5 Shots Then Clean (x1)

Then just clean it when you're done.

 

[LegioX]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlakeJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know alot of it is personal preference, but how do you precision guys like to clean rifle barrels? number of rounds in between cleaning, particular solvents, steps, etc?

i've just heard so many different ways. </div></div>

Here's a little help.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1946271

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1225482&page=1

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1389763

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

Buy a bottle of Butches Bore Shine, follow the directions on the bottle, barrel break in is for suckers, clean when accuracy falls off.

 

[gugubica]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

Shoot the fuckin piss out of it.

Use wipeout every now and then.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TrooperBrian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well the simple answer is, its always a good idea to follow a SHORT "break in" procedure.</div></div>

According to whom?

 

[TrooperBrian]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TrooperBrian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well the simple answer is, its always a good idea to follow a SHORT "break in" procedure.</div></div>

According to whom?</div></div>

According to me. No barrel comes from the factory fully 100% devoid of imperfections. So if I spend a few rounds cleaning those up, I see no harm in it. The key is to not go overboard.

 

[TrooperBrian]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

I suppose I should follow this up. The purpose of my short procedure is not thinking it makes the barrel shoot better or anything of the sort. But because after a few rounds the amount of fouling drops off pretty significantly. I'd rather not let it build up in the barrel while I'm doing so.

 

[oneshot onekill]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TrooperBrian</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TrooperBrian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well the simple answer is, its always a good idea to follow a SHORT "break in" procedure.</div></div>

According to whom?</div></div>

According to me. No barrel comes from the factory fully 100% devoid of imperfections. So if I spend a few rounds cleaning those up, I see no harm in it. The key is to not go overboard. </div></div>

HaHaHa... That's funny. Here's the flaw in your thinking: What makes you think that firing a "few rounds" with cleaning in between is going to clean up imperfections. Last time I checked Steel was tougher than Copper. On a new Factory barrel, if the accuracy is affected by imperfections in the barrel, throw that barrel away and start over. On a new Custom Barrel, if the accuracy is affected by imperfections in the barrel, call the Barrel Maker and hand him his ASS for selling you a piece if shit and have him replace it for free. A little copper in the bore is GOOD. Don't clean it all back out.

 

[gstaylorg]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

Here we go again. See what you did BlakeJ? (LOL) Welcome to the forum, and FWIW...you will NEVER find a consensus on this topic in past posts, so read them all, then do what makes you happy!

 

[Tangodown911]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

Oh man... Here we go again.

 

[Only10x]

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ill sell you an otis kit. amen.

 

[GorbashUK]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buy a bottle of Butches Bore Shine, follow the directions on the bottle, barrel break in is for suckers, clean when accuracy falls off. </div></div>


This man speaks the truth, Butches Bore Shine is the best cleaner out there. Shoot till groups start to widen, for me its about every 180 - 200 rds with a TRG22

 

[samnev]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

I also clean my TRG 22 after 100-200 rounds. At that point accuracy still hasn't changed. I do clean the action, bolt face and lube th rear of the lugs after each outing.

 

[E3C3H3O3]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You are about to hate the fact that you were ever born! </div></div>

+1

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OK, now that is about to show up in a ton of threads, that is F-in funny

 

[Jaybird39]

Re: Proper barrel cleaning?

A copper free bore shoots the best.If you are happy with 1"groups at 100yds let the copper build up.More guns are ruined by improper cleaning than shooting.Learn how to clean the right way and always use a bore guide.