Ruger 15151
Member
I have a general question about cleaning barrels. I have found that some just run a wet patch through their barrel, let it soak for 20-30 minutes, and then run dry patches through until the patches come out clean.
Others say to run a wet patch, then a brush 5-10 passes, let soak, then run dry patches through until they are clean.
I use the second method. However, if I make several passes with a wet patch and brush again after the dry patches are clean, the next patch is always dirty.
I clean my guns at least every other trip to the range ( 200ish rounds). I shoot either platted or FMJ bullets so I don't think my barrels aren't suffering from excessive leading.
I'm curious as to what you guys have found to be the proper method of cleaning and knowing when a barrel ( pistol or riffle ) is clean.
Others say to run a wet patch, then a brush 5-10 passes, let soak, then run dry patches through until they are clean.
I use the second method. However, if I make several passes with a wet patch and brush again after the dry patches are clean, the next patch is always dirty.
I clean my guns at least every other trip to the range ( 200ish rounds). I shoot either platted or FMJ bullets so I don't think my barrels aren't suffering from excessive leading.
I'm curious as to what you guys have found to be the proper method of cleaning and knowing when a barrel ( pistol or riffle ) is clean.