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barrel cleaning
wolfpack
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Discussion at work a few days ago. I have always cleaned the barrels on my rifles in addition to cleaning of the complete firearm very soon after using. The only exception being during hunting season they may go no more than a week without a barrel cleaning if I am out on a hunt. Two guys at work said they never have cleaned their barrels. I know modern ammo is not corrosive but I like to keep my firearms well taken care of. What is your opinion?
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When I shot a lot of NRA .22 matches, I rarely cleaned my barrel of the high dollar rimfire guns.
2 "fouling" shots down range, before siting in or shooting for score was all that was needed.
The Ruger Mk II gets cleaned when I start getting OOBs and functioning issues (every 3k or so depending on ammo)
The CF rifles and pistols get a wiping down and through, until accuracy falls off then they get a good scrubbing.
The shotguns get mopped out but not scrubbed.