I am new to gun ownership and just got my first gun, an m&p 15-22. I have learned a lot from reading the posts around here. One thing I need to learn more about is cleaning it. What do I need to do to clean it before I take it to the range the first time? What does a typical cleaning entail? Any other input is appreciated.
Cleaning 15-22
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Midway has a great video on cleaning your rifles. Shooting Supplies, Reloading, Gunsmithing, Hunting, Ammunition, Gun Parts & Rifle Scopes — MidwayUSA When you run the rod thru the bore, be careful not to bend the ejector. It is very close to the centerline of the bore, so you can come real close with the cleaning rod,and whatever end you are using on it.
Note you have to go to the "videos" section - here's a more direct link
MidwayUSA - Video Library
Note they only talk about shotguns and bolt-actions, but should get you close.
For the first time, I didn't do a heavy duty cleaning - just broke it down, wiped everything down, lubricated it, and wiped off the excess.
There are a variety of "all in one" gun cleaning kits available with everything you need - rod, brushes, patches, solvent, lubricant, etc.
MidwayUSA - Video Library
Note they only talk about shotguns and bolt-actions, but should get you close.
For the first time, I didn't do a heavy duty cleaning - just broke it down, wiped everything down, lubricated it, and wiped off the excess.
There are a variety of "all in one" gun cleaning kits available with everything you need - rod, brushes, patches, solvent, lubricant, etc.
chuck s
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Cleaning a .22LR isn't difficult.
1. Disassemble and clean the bolt and carrier with CLP. Lightly lubricate.
2. Drop a few drops of CLP on the trigger and hammer pins.
3. Drag a BoreSnake down the bore from chamber to muzzle.
Go shoot.
After your rang session or 1000 rounds (which ever comes first) repeat the above with the additional task of brushing out the upper and lower receivers.
No more difficult than that.
-- Chuck
1. Disassemble and clean the bolt and carrier with CLP. Lightly lubricate.
2. Drop a few drops of CLP on the trigger and hammer pins.
3. Drag a BoreSnake down the bore from chamber to muzzle.
Go shoot.
After your rang session or 1000 rounds (which ever comes first) repeat the above with the additional task of brushing out the upper and lower receivers.
No more difficult than that.
-- Chuck
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As with the cleaning rod, you also need to be careful that you don't bend the ejector when using a BoreSnake. They work really well but I've had mine catch on the ejector a couple times right near the end while pulling it through.
This is very much true the barrels r very soft on a rimfire for the most part and the rifling is very shallow
Hi all! I've got a 15-22 on order (should be here on Monday) and am REALLY excited about it.
I was searching through the forums about cleaning a 15-22 (used to run a forum and hated when people posted on a topic that had been covered 1000 times) and ran into this thread. The last two people who commented before it died expressed an opinion that a rimfire barrel shouldn't be cleaned. Although I'm not new to firearms, I'm by NO MEANS an expert and this is the first time I've heard that opinion. I don't want to discount it because I'm too ignorant to know any better.
So I was wondering if I could get some good dialouge from people on both sides (clean methodically vs. never clean) [And yes, I know we are strictly talking about the barrel here.]
Anyway, if you have an opinion on the matter, I'd love to hear it!
-Squires
I was searching through the forums about cleaning a 15-22 (used to run a forum and hated when people posted on a topic that had been covered 1000 times) and ran into this thread. The last two people who commented before it died expressed an opinion that a rimfire barrel shouldn't be cleaned. Although I'm not new to firearms, I'm by NO MEANS an expert and this is the first time I've heard that opinion. I don't want to discount it because I'm too ignorant to know any better.
So I was wondering if I could get some good dialouge from people on both sides (clean methodically vs. never clean) [And yes, I know we are strictly talking about the barrel here.]
Anyway, if you have an opinion on the matter, I'd love to hear it!
-Squires
eztarget
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22lr pistols too?
chuck s
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Without seeing the direct quote I think "shouldn't be cleaned" is inaccurate. "Need not be cleaned" is more accurate.
Different rifle, but the owner's manual for my little Taurus M62 .22 pump action rifle specifically states "With normal use it is not necessary to clean the bore of your rifle."
I drag a bore snake thru it. Same one I use for the M&P 15-22 and my 5.56mm rifles.
CLP and a bore snake is all ya need for the barrel of any of these.
Methodical cleaning of the barrel is a waste of time as the rifle is just as dirty again after the next few shots.
-- Chuck
Different rifle, but the owner's manual for my little Taurus M62 .22 pump action rifle specifically states "With normal use it is not necessary to clean the bore of your rifle."
I drag a bore snake thru it. Same one I use for the M&P 15-22 and my 5.56mm rifles.
CLP and a bore snake is all ya need for the barrel of any of these.
Methodical cleaning of the barrel is a waste of time as the rifle is just as dirty again after the next few shots.
-- Chuck
yes even on a pistol.. your high end target barrels tend to be made out of better metal but factory 22 barrels r soft
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as long as you shoot the non copper washed 1s slow like target ammo they r not to bad but if you put them in something like a gsg or a 15-22 and hammer them out the bore will get hot and the lead will start to stick and then you have a mess..
NorCal
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Bore Snake, can someone explain the use of a Bore Snake. Do you put cleaner on the brush and soak the tail in lube and run it through?? Thanks for your help.
chuck s
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I glug CLP down the barrel, then drag the bore snake thru it. Nothing could be simpler. If you use a solvent (cleaner) you'll need two bore snakes. The second one to apply a thin coat of preservative to the bore. CLP does it all so solvents are not needed.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
eztarget
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oh you did it now. chuck?..
