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Bolt action cleaning question????

BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
How often do you break down the bolt on your actions for cleaning? Now for the stupid part - how do you break down a mauser bolt? I have just recently gotten in to bolts and don't really know a dang thing other than how to opperate. Now I have 3 and should know a little about cleaning before I go further. Thanks!

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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,035 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    bolts should be cleaned like the rest of the rifle, aleast onece a year if used for hunting. If you have an unalterd m-98 mauser, just put the safty in the middle position (straight up) and push in the bolt lock (small pin on the bolt shroud) and unscrew the firing pin assy. If you have a scope safty it get more complicated.
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you use corrosive ammo the bolt face and firing pin should be cleaned every time you shoot.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    I clean every gun after every time I shoot it. I know you don't have to theoretically, but I just can't stand a dirty gun.

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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am with Jonk. Every time I clean.
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  • hobbisthobbist Member Posts: 176 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It does not harm to clean gun every time after shooting it, plus enjoy doing it.
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  • Diesel DummyDiesel Dummy Member Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Check out www.milsurpshooter.net there's a Mauser forum with a link at the top of the page for bolt disassembly instructions.
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  • BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys. I clean every time but was just a little leary of takin one apart. I'll try that link Diesel. I now have a Browning A-Bolt 30-06, a Ruger 77 in 22-250, and a Sporterized Mauser in .280. I have kinda just been soakin them in Hoppes and cleaning as best I can then adding a little oil....

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