Cleaning a 10/22

[Dallas Jack]

Ok, I picked up a Ruger 10/22T this morning. Just got back from a range session with it. Time to clean. Uh-Oh Do I pull the barrel off to clean it from the breach with a rod or do I have to use a bore snake? This is my first rifle that doesn't have a bolt and I never gave any thought as to how to clean the bore. If I take the barrel off do I have to torque the screws or just tighten them. Also would that affect my zero? Thanks in advance for any comments.
gmonroe

 

[ocabj]

Most people don't clean the bore on 10/22s very much, if at all.

A bore snake works, but if you have a match barrel, brushes are a no-no. I use a Patchworm myself (http://20-20.8m.com) on my 10/22 which has a Volquartsen SS Match Barrel w/ comp.. I also have a .22 Bore Snake but I took the brushes out.

 

[powertoast]

maybe snoop around at www.rimfirecentral.com . You'll find everything there is to know about the 10/22.

best regards

 

[patent]

Get a length of the plastic weed eater cord. Cut it two feet longer than your barrel is. Melt one end of it into a ball so that it has a thicker diameter than the main length of the cord. Cut the other end into a 45 degree angle.

The 45 degree angle serves as a sharp end like a jag. You take a cleaning patch, jab it with the sharp end to pull the cord through the patch until the patch gets to the ball at the other end, which should be large enough to hold the patch on the cord. Dip the patch into whatever cleaning solution you want.

Run the cord down the barrel. After it passes out the other end, take hold and pull the rest of it, with the patch through. Unless you have really heavy fouling and need a brush, this will work to clean it, and there is no need to take the barrel off, IMHO.

 

[gunsmith]

wellcome Dallas

I don't have an answer-I have a question-if you don't clean the bores much on .22's-how often do you clean the action?...

obviously,I am no gunsmith!

 

[Badger Arms]

Drill a hole in the back of the receiver. The hole is hidden below the stock line and you can clean it from the breach. Easy as pie. I used a 1/4" bit. The trick is to measuer and get it right where it should be. Center-punch that spot and pilot-drill with a 1/8" bit to make sure you get it on center. Good luck.

 

[Tom C.]

I also drilled a hole in the back of the receiver. I used a jig from Brownell's. I then use a plastic coated rod from Parker Hale or Dewey to clean the bore from the breach end. It does require disassembly of the rifle, removal of the trigger group and bolt to do it.