There really is no excuse for a dirty gun, especially in competitive shooting. If you're not sure where to start, follow these tried and tested gun cleaning tips. And when you have a new gun, some of these tips will help you prepare for the competition. When all is said and done, your gun will perform well and likely be more accurate. Grab your favorite remover, patches, sticks and brushes, start cleaning and you'll see what we're talking about.
Give your new bolt-action rifle a bath.
In this article , author Jim Shults describes his process of preparing a new lock for shooting. When a production rifle leaves the factory, there is usually dirt on the barrel. This method uses boiling water for near-flawless drilling without the use of abrasives.
Unpack your new weapon.
Pistol owners should know that it is best to keep this shiny new pistol out of reach of a 100-round torture test. Seasoned shooters give out their new pistol once after taking it out of the box. Thorough cleaning is not required, but it is a good idea to remove any corrosion inhibitors provided by the manufacturer, as well as any small particles left over from the test shot. Author Glen Zediker shares his method of unboxing a new pistol in this article .
All about cannon theft.
This is a topic that Sagittarians have different opinions on, especially if you pay attention to online conversation. The truth is that theft is a simple and straightforward process, with the aim of eliminating the flaws caused by the drilling and scratching processes. In addition, the barrel polishing process smooths the inner surface and ensures a longer service life with better performance. Read this article by Glen Zediker to learn the basics.
How often should a small bore rifle be cleaned?
A .22 LR rifle brings its own nuances to maintenance. The late Lones Wigger had very strong feelings about cleaning small bore rifles, and luckily he shared his thoughts on how often a small bore rifle should be cleaned in this article (the answer is after each box of ammo). While reading the article has more details, this wigger anecdote sums it up.
"When I started shooting unacceptable groups from 100 meters away, I got up, cleaned the rifle, and went back to shoot two tight 10X groups, about a third the size of the groups I had fired. This is pretty compelling evidence that barrels need cleaning.
Clean your cleaning rods and use good quality plasters.
One overlooked aspect of gun maintenance is keeping the cleaning tools pristine. A dirty tool is not very effective. In this article, author Jim Shults gave a tip on how to keep cleaning rods clean and brush the bristles with brake cleaner spray and a paper towel. Repeat this process after each brushing.
Some shooters wear white, cropped shirts as patches. While it can be inexpensive, a better solution is to buy one of the many options offered by companies like Brownells and Hoppe's. Good gun cleaning plasters are more absorbent and wipe better than a T-shirt plaster. They're also quite inexpensive and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Clean the barrel of a compressed air gun?
There is some debate about this question, but Scott Pilkington says in this article that the answer is simply no. Based on their findings, there was no real improvement in accuracy after cleaning the barrel of a compressed air gun.
"Air pistols don't generate real heat or dirty powder residue like guns. I've tested many air guns to determine the accuracy of the pellets and sometimes found one that doesn't shoot well. I've tried cleaning the keg to find improvement and it rarely helps.
How to feed clean gun chambers.
Removing carbon deposits from the cannon chambers can be a laborious process. One way to save your arms is to grab your drill press and (carefully) stick a cleaning rod into it. Author Brad Miller shares his tips on this nifty way to keep the armory clean in this article . Remember, don't use this technique on your run.
Use Hoppe Foam Hole Cleaner on your M1 Garand.
While this popular cleaner has a caveat to avoid use with guns equipped with a gas system, Hoppe's foam cleaner is relatively easy to remove from the M1 Garand rifle. In this article, author Frank Melloni describes how the foam cleans parts of the gas system as it expands through the gas connection and, if still attached, the gas cylinder.
"Most of the time, I fill the barrel with foam and let it sit while I put it on the floor. This gives you more time to work and at the same time the foam gets into the gas system and removes carbon debris. ""
Do not use steel for cleaning.
There are many reasons to avoid using steel brushes or cleaning rods on your gun. For starters, steel can scratch surfaces and fade scratches on your barrel. Author Brad Miller recommends the use of brass brushes and cleaning rods as explained in this article . There he also gives some other tips on cleaning weapons. Brass is durable and efficient, but is smooth enough not to scratch steel, which makes it desirable for cleaning tools.
Cleaning frequency and precision of the caliber of the rifle.
This classic advice comes from the June 1965 issue of American Rifleman magazine. In fact, it's more of an example of conflicting advice. In this article , author LF Moore shares his results after testing four rifles with 3,800 rounds. Contrary to Wigger's advice on cleaning small bore rifles above, Moore said, "Unless the rifle has been exposed to harsh weather conditions, it seems beneficial not to clean the rifle's bore. 22 Rimfire rarely. We follow the advice of the best marksman and Olympic champion.
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