Rifle cleaning

[rdela29]

I am looking for a good resource for my 11 year old nephew. He is about 4 hours away from where I live, and I want to make sure he gets good info. His father is by no means gun saavy or a hunter, but he loves it. Does anyone know of any good illustrated sites or video links that might help?

 

[Sleeping Dog]

What kind of gun? If it's a .22, opinions will vary widely on cleaning. Personally, I think the .22 is sort of self-cleaning, so I don't mess with the bore very often, maybe once every year or two.

Cleaning the bore, I use a 1-piece coated rod with a jag and a patch of CLP. Always move the patch or brush from the chamber toward the muzzle. If you can't get a rod in there, use a pull-thru system: I use an Otis on my Garand, but some folks like the cloth snakes.

Regards.

 

[Jenrick]

Does anyone know where to find a muzzle guard for a 30-06? I normally use an Otis pull through, but I've found things do get cleaner with a rod and a jag. I just don't want to worry about messing up the crown of my rifle.

-Jenrick

 

[gdvan01]

As Sleeping Dog stated, it's a good idea to clean in the direction the bullet travels...from the chamber out. It keeps the junk out of the action area and also helps to protect the crown.

 

[Plink]

Point him towards a PatchWorm. It's the best way to clean rimfires that I've ever found. It's a nylon line with a button on the back. It lets you clean from the breech properly. It also has no bristles. Running a brush through a rimfire is not needed and not really desirable. The button on the PatchWorm fills out the patch so that it cleans the rifling really well. It's a far better solution than those accursed Bore Snakes that are always breaking off in the barrel and causing all sorts of problems. Also very inexpensive and a cinch to use.

I use Ballistol on mine. Not only does it clean really well. In fact better than specialty solvents. But it's also a really good lubricant and rust preventer.