I clean more frequently than just waiting for accuracy to drop off, especially the camber and the receiver/breach face.
If I'm going into these areas with cleaning compound it's going to get into the bore so I may as well clean that too.
There is no right or wrong way to do cleaning, you'll need to find a process that works for you.
Just don't get hung up on the though that cleaning is bad and to be avoided if possible.
I would clean the barrel now you are starting on a new case of ammo, no good reason not too.