Hey guys so new to this site and finally went out and got my new m&P 15-22 today. Hoping to get it to the range this week but was hoping you guys would be able to help me out. this is my first rifle and need some tips on proper cleaning. I already purchased a bore snake for it and saw some videos but and help would be appreciated. Oo an also some types of cleaners that you guys prefer. Thanks
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I prefer breakfree clp on everything I own, but to one his own.FYI the .22 and .223 use the same bore snake and pulling it through can be a *** the first couple times. I accually just started using one and am really impressed. Thought I was gonna rip it in half it was so tight the first time but will loosen up over time with great results. I like to saturate the snake between the bristles and the begining of the snake. One swipe is good, I do two. Hope this helps.
For the first cleaing I use CLP. Disassemble the rifle, take the charging handle and bolt out, wipe them down with a patch coated in CLP, spray some CLP down the barrel and run it through with a Boresnake, reassemble and you should be good to go. Make sure you get some CLP on the rails of the bolt (or any lubricant of your choice) because it will help the bolt cycle more efficiently until it is completely broken-in.
So just wanted to say that i took the gun to the range today for the first time and it worked flawlessly. could not of had a better time with it. took a little while to dial in the iron sights at 25 yards . did have one more question about cleaning if anyone can help me out. how often should i clean it? i.e after every time i use it or after a certain amount of rounds... and can over cleaning hurt the gun in the long run
At the Boy Scout camp we go to, they bore snake the .22's at the end of the day immediately after firing, while the barrels are still warm. This might be as often as 90 times over the course of a Summer and the bores still look excellent.
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Some people wait to see how long a gun can go before it malfunctions. I have always cleaned after each outing, I think most people do.
Each and every one of my firearms be it a hand gun or rifle get cleaned to a showroom condition at the end of each trip to the range. It doesn't matter if I put 5 or 5,000 rounds through it that day , It still gets cleaned the same.
Clean after each session.
Be careful around the crown (muzzle). The bore snake is a good choice.
I use Break Free clp cleaner as ir cleans, lubricates and won't freeze up quick like some other cleaners or wax based solvents.
Be careful around the crown (muzzle). The bore snake is a good choice.
I use Break Free clp cleaner as ir cleans, lubricates and won't freeze up quick like some other cleaners or wax based solvents.
I generously apply a coat of Weapons Shield when I first get a new weapon and let it "soak" in over night. Then I clean the weapon and apply a light coat of CLP where needed.
After that, I used to clean every so many rounds, now I clean after each firing with CLP, and ed's red if needed to get any tough crud off. Then I coat again with weapon shield and let it set for a few hours, clean it off, and apply a thin coat of CLP. Good to go. Have not had a single malfunction since using this "treatment" and have fired the weapons in as low as 10 below and as high as 110. One weapon, the Colt, has close to 120,000 rounds through it and the S&W 15 now has over 18,000 rounds put thru it, not a single malfunction, feed problem, or anything else, have not even had to use the bolt assist.
I also use a mixture of P mags, sig mags, and the good old GI metal mags. I dissambled the GI mags, soaked all the parts in weapon shield, wiped off the excess, re-assembled them, and have not had one malfunction with them after doing that.
After that, I used to clean every so many rounds, now I clean after each firing with CLP, and ed's red if needed to get any tough crud off. Then I coat again with weapon shield and let it set for a few hours, clean it off, and apply a thin coat of CLP. Good to go. Have not had a single malfunction since using this "treatment" and have fired the weapons in as low as 10 below and as high as 110. One weapon, the Colt, has close to 120,000 rounds through it and the S&W 15 now has over 18,000 rounds put thru it, not a single malfunction, feed problem, or anything else, have not even had to use the bolt assist.
I also use a mixture of P mags, sig mags, and the good old GI metal mags. I dissambled the GI mags, soaked all the parts in weapon shield, wiped off the excess, re-assembled them, and have not had one malfunction with them after doing that.
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I know it's been said here and you've made your mind up. Just thought I'd let you know, that I use BreakFreeCLP for all my weapons as well. I just happen to use a VERY, and I mean VERY small amount of oil after the CLP on any major areas that contact each other.
I use the white syringe that dispenses grease, I forget the name at the moment.
I have also have tried oil and CLP on pistols, and the grease is the only one still visibly there after 500+ rounds. I ran 800rds thru the 15/22 on Saturday and I cleaned it today and it was still properly lubed.
When I do a "quick" cleaning I use CLP or oil, but ideally I like grease, especially on my Sigs, AR and 15/22. Do what works best for you.
I have also have tried oil and CLP on pistols, and the grease is the only one still visibly there after 500+ rounds. I ran 800rds thru the 15/22 on Saturday and I cleaned it today and it was still properly lubed.
When I do a "quick" cleaning I use CLP or oil, but ideally I like grease, especially on my Sigs, AR and 15/22. Do what works best for you.
Probably a really dumb question but you use weapon shield on the entire firearm?
And what parts do you deem necessary for a coat of clp?
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