Cleaning 15-22 barrell

[TheBigC1234]

I was just cleaning my 15-22 and when i was cleaning the barrel from the breach and noticed that the cleaning rod scrapes against the extractor. The cleaning rod has streaks taken out for it from the extractor rubbing. How to you clean your 15-22? I know you're supposed to go with the rifling breach-muzzle.

I am using a Winchester rifle cleaning kit for .22, .243/6mm .270/7mm, 30/8mm calibers (straight from packaging)

[Brett248Vista]

That's how I do it...

[Majorlk]

Originally Posted by TheBigC1234

I was just cleaning my 15-22 and when i was cleaning the barrel from the breach and noticed that the cleaning rod scrapes against the extractor. The cleaning rod has streaks taken out for it from the extractor rubbing. How to you clean your 15-22? I know you're supposed to go with the rifling breach-muzzle.

I am using a Winchester rifle cleaning kit for .22, .243/6mm .270/7mm, 30/8mm calibers (straight from packaging)

You are not going into the barrel completely on axis with the bore. Also, using a too long rod will allow it to bend and contact both the ejector (the extractor is on the bolt face) and the rear edge of the chamber.

I use the traditional cleaning rod method, but I have just purchased a BoreSnake and will be trying it out after the next outing.

[JaPes]

I use an Otis flexible rod cleaning kit on my rifles. No rods to smack into anything.



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I also keep a Boresnake, Hoppes spray cleaner, & a small bottle of RemOil in my rifle case. Never know when it will come in handy.

[Dragon88]

Simple solution: Don't clean the barrel. It doesn't need it and you're just wasting time and patches.

[EchoBravo]

Patchworm is what I use.

[MAD FALCON]

Yep Otis flex cable cleaning kit will solve the bending rod problem along with a boresnake

[J22LR1der]

Originally Posted by Brett248Vista

That's how I do it...

Hmmm looks Familiar..
Got the same one, saves time & works Great.

[CoreyT]

CLP and this boresnake.
Amazon.com: Hoppe's Boresnake Viper Rifle Bore Cleaner (Choose Your Caliber): Sports & Outdoors

On my big AR I used CLP and a nice Dewey rod, but I now prefer the boresnake.
The one I have has a few brass brushes built into it too.

[Gopher Slayer]

Big fan of the Otis stuff. I had trouble getting everything spotless on my rimfires with a boresnake when it was finally time to clean the barrel. They only have so much brushing action, and I haven't found a solvent strong enough to not require it. I have a deep hate for cleaning rods mainly because every time I look at pawn shop rifles, the barrels are destroyed. Not saying a nice set of rods and half a brain won't do an excellent job, but the Otis system is just easier. I think a combination of the Otis for brushing, and the boresnake for cleanup is the best/easiest option.

[USAF1980]

Originally Posted by Brett248Vista

That's how I do it...

Truth.... He speaks it.

[mag318]

I always clean my M&P15-22 from the breach and found the same thing happening to my Dewey cleaning rod. Now when I clean I simply take a length of a plastic straw and place it over the extractor prior to inserting the rod.....problem solved and no more scrapes on my Dewey rod.

[BlueLizard]

Hoppes boresnake works for me too. Initially had a run through when I first purchased my 15-22, and just had a second run through around 3.5K rounds later. I use CLP Break Free for all my cleaning.

[Justin Ellis]

Originally Posted by USAF1980

Truth.... He speaks it.

I'll throw in my two cents along with my vote for the bore snake.works awesome but be careful it likes to snag the extractor if you are not really careful

[Juvicator]

I do the straw thing on the ejector as well. Haven't got a bore snake yet, but will soon. What's the life expectancy on one of those things.