How often to clean the 15-22?

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I have been shooting about 100-125 rounds at an outing. I figure to double that number maybe as both my wife are now shooting this pistol.

I cleaned the gun this morning before going out for our second day of shooting. As long or if we can keep finding ammo we plan on shooting 1-2 times a week. Should the gun get cleaned every day?

 

[Eric300]

Semi autos require more frequent attention to cleaning, particularly semi auto rimfires. It doesn't hurt to keep any firearm clean at all times (That's how I roll ). If you're not into the whole cleaning every time you shoot thing, then clean if/when your semi auto rimfire rifle starts to malfunction, and/or, accuracy falls off.

 

[just plain joe]

I clean & lubricate any firearm I shoot very soon after I conclude the firing session. This is due in fact to my career in LE where if something can go wrong, it will go wrong. I did everything I could to minimize this happening by at least addressing matters I could control, i.e., maintenance of my firearms.

That being said, when shooting a large number of .22's in either my S & W 15-22 or my Model 17, I also take along a rod & brush. Especially as relates to the revolver I occasionally brush out the chambers so that subsequent cartridges will chamber easily. With the 15-22 I have not found this to be as necessary, provided the weapon was cleaned & lubed prior to beginning the session.

Jm2c.

JPJ

 

[Puller]

Semi autos require more frequent attention to cleaning, particularly semi auto rimfires . . . .

.22 LR ammo is significantly dirtier than most centerfire ammo, so I agree that any .22LR firearm requires frequent cleaning.

I also completely field strip and clean mine after every shooting session.

 

[VaTom]

.22 LR ammo is significantly dirtier than most centerfire ammo, so I agree that any .22LR firearm requires frequent cleaning.

I also completely field strip and clean mine after every shooting session.

Especially if shooting cheaper ammo. Sometimes that’s all you can get these days. The Aguila 22lr seems to have more waxy lubricant than CCI. Cleaning the extractor and face of the bolt is important on the 15-22 even if you can’t get to the barrel.

 

[sgtsandman]

I clean mine every time I shoot it. .22 LR ammo is very dirty and semiautomatic .22LRs don't like being dirty.

 

[Exaviator]

Regular cleaning and lubrication is the answer to both reliability and longevity. I shoot 80 - 100 rounds twice a month, My Model 41 gets a clean after every shoot.

 

[Eric300]

Well, there you have it, sports fans. Keep your firearms(s) clean!

 

[willsmith]

I clean my gun immediately i round up with the firing session

 

[peterdeb]

I never put a dirty firearm back in the safe. Clean it after its outing and if you have a malfunction you can rule out a dirty firearm. This is especially true with dirty 22lr ammo in your 15-22.

 

[bamashooter]

In all honesty I probably clean my 15-22 every 750 - 1,000 rds or so. Just depends on how motivated I might be. Two biggest hates are mowing and cleaning weapons.

The only stuff I run through it are approx 95% CCI AR Tactical and 5% of their polymer Copper-22. Rifle stays very clean for a .22.

 

[sgtsandman]

I thing that I found that helps is a run a dry bore snake through my firearms while it's still warm. It helps remove a lot of the solids in the bore. It won't do much for the bolt or the rest of the firearm it it only takes a minute and saves time when you go to clean.

 

[Joe.45]

Just like BAMASHOOTER, I clean my 15-22 and 10-22 every 700 to 1K rounds or so.
I’ve been shooting for over 30 years and I decided to “get real” about gun cleaning & Lubing.
Besides when I finally clean them, I clean and lube them so well that they actually last me 800 rounds.


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[TX-Dennis]

I usually clean mine about every other range trip. Works for me. I usually put about 200 rounds through it each trip.

 

[zzclancy]

I clean my guns after I shoot them. Then a few days later.

I run the bore snake through and oil them monthly.

In my day if a weapon left the arms room it was cleaned, oiled and had to pass inspection before it was checked back in.

 

[Pubtym]

Bolt face cleaing

I clean my 15-22 after every 70-100rds at the range. I put cleaning emphasis on the face of the bolt. I usually see a crud buildup on the bolt face where the brass cartridge meets it. Sometimes you can see a crud lip buildup in circumferences of the edges of the cartridge inset. Excessive buildup here might lead to extractor issues. I always scrub that area with a plastic brush and CLP.

 

[PowderMeasure]

I use my exclusively for Steel Challenge matches, and I clean it after every match (about 200-300 rounds). I run a bore snake through about three times and then clean the bolt and area around the breechface. I use CCI mini-mags (high velocity), which are very reliable.

 

[Pubtym]

Gritty crud in the bolt channels under the guide rails

Got home from the range today. Fired 20 rounds of CCI Standard Velocity. No problem cycling. Began cleaning the rifle focusing on the bolt. Pushed the guide rail assembly running along the sides of the bolt to clean the bolt guide rod and spring. I noticed the movement of the guide rail assembly running along the sides of the bolt seemed gritty. Found a video on line to dissemble and clean the bolt. Removed the guide rail assembly running along the sides of the bolt, could not believe the gritty crud in the bolt channels under the guide rails. Could not reach it with Q tips and CLP. Put the bolt, recoil spring and recoil spring guide rod in a sonic cleaner with Simple Green for 15 minutes. Rinsed all in clear water, dried all. Reassembled. Two drops of Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Oil on the Recoil Spring Guide Rod. Reassembled the rifle. WOW! What great easy cycle action of the bolt now. Suggest cleaning those bolt guide channels and rails if you are having cycling issues.

 

[BKLooney]

Any of my firearms that get shot are cleaned before the day is out, the firearm has done its job...time to do yours.

 

[shaqs77]

i know im relatively new to shooting but i clean mine everytime i shoot. usually just rod it with a cloth and all in one cleaner and lubricant.