M&P 15-22 Cleanining issue - HELP!

[Jersey T]

Just took the 15-22 to the range today, ran thru 150 rounds flawlessly!

Came home and tried to clean it, wondered why the rod/patch felt so tight running it thru...apparently the extractor is very close to the bore...my stainless rod was scratched by the extractor...left me very surprised and upset - what can i do? Is this normal? Grrr

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Ghost_Soldier]

I would get you a .22lr bore snake, just make sure the bore snake doesn't get caught on the ejector when using it. They are much easier and faster to use than a rod and patch.

 

[blbills]

I cleaned mine thoroughly after about 2000 rounds for the first time yesterday. I took others advise and cut a 2in length of straw and placed it over the extractor. Worked like a charm and I was able to do all my cleaning w/o worries.

 

[Majorlk]

Seriously, you are worried about a scratch on your cleaning rod? Maybe you aren't paying attention to what you are doing when you insert the rod.

As for the tight fit, maybe you aren't using the correct size jag and patch, although the fit is supposed to be tight. Personally, I ditched cleaning rods when the BoreSnake came out. It gets the bore cleaner with less effort.

 

[OldRadarTech]

Guys, why are we cleaning the bore after a couple hundred rounds? If you just haveta, use a boresnake. No, a boresnake doesn't get everything out, but it is a .22 - I wouldn't use a rod on it for at least 10K rounds. Clean the breechface and chamber, yes. Scrub down the bolt, rails, and inside of the receiver, yes. Leave the poor bore alone. Especially with a steel cleaning rod!
There is an old saying that the worst thing you can do to a rifle is never clean it. The second worst thing you can do is clean it. A rod (especially a jointed steel rod) will cost you accuracy much much sooner than you think.

 

[Bpregler]

Xs eleventy bazillion on the cut straw technique and the bore snake.

 

[BP_Z28]

Damn guess I clean mine to much lol. I clean mine after every range session, usually thats 500 rounds. But I was always taught a clean gun is a good gun :/

 

[IFFV]

I just purchased one over the weekend.
have to wait for my paper work to clear. Usually take fifteen minutes, now a couple of weeks.
When I took it apart at the Gun Shop, the Bolt came right out. I always go thru the Chamber end, never thru the muzzle.it looked pretty simple to take it down?
I use Brass rods & Bore Snakes. I want my stuff Spotless.
I always clean every firearm after every outing.
I guess it's a Vietnam think.

 

[stadn67]

Just purchased a Otis kit. Will give it a try tomorrow.

For those with the bore snake, how do you clean the snake to reuse it?

ive put the snake in a sock and through it in the washer. some wash it by hand with dish shop and let it air dry.

 

[Jersey T]

Thanks! And another Question

I appreciate all the help guys. As far as being worried about the scratch on the stainless rod, i was more worried what that might do to the barrel's rifling...didnt want to mess that or the ejector up!

Using the straw and rod works much better, but it does push the rod hard into the side of the barrel. I will pick up a bore snake tomorrow and use that, and do more thorough cleaning with the rod & brushs as needed.

Which leads me to another question...what do you guys like for solvents on the snake? Grandpa always used Hoppies, then some oil on in the barrel...and the firearm was cleaned after every trip to the range or hunt. Nowadays I hear lots of folks like CLP instead. What do you guys suggest for use with the bore snake? Can I oil the barrel using it as well?

Thanks Much!

 

[BP_Z28]

I just use CLP and call it a day.

 

[jajo]

Old school. Rod, patches, brush and Hoppes solvent and oil.

After cleaning and inspecting the barrel, I run an oiled patch through it.

 

[mcweb13]

I bought a remington kit very similar to the otis cable style but it was only 8 bucks with a coupon at dunhams sporting goods and i love it. Also i clean my gun after every range trip . My granpa always told to clean my guns when i was done with them. Especially when some powders contain actully get corrosive after time. Maybe its just the mechanic in me too but in my eyes clenliness is confidence.

 

[photoracer]

Damn guess I clean mine to much lol. I clean mine after every range session, usually thats 500 rounds. But I was always taught a clean gun is a good gun :/

Rimfires shoot better when slightly dirty. Every 2k rounds is more than adequate. Clean the breech and bolt faces, and the feed ramp, run a boresnake thru the barrel. Lube the bolt rails only. Use canned air to blown out the trigger group. You are done at this point.

 

[photoracer]

I just purchased one over the weekend.
have to wait for my paper work to clear. Usually take fifteen minutes, now a couple of weeks.
When I took it apart at the Gun Shop, the Bolt came right out. I always go thru the Chamber end, never thru the muzzle.it looked pretty simple to take it down?
I use Brass rods & Bore Snakes. I want my stuff Spotless.
I always clean every firearm after every outing.
I guess it's a Vietnam think.

But very wasteful and counter to best accuracy with a rimfire. Spotless should be left to inspection by your Gunny. It will shoot better with 50 rounds thru it that when it is clean. I'm a competition shooter these days and rarely ever clean my guns after the range or a match. Most times I just throw them back into the vehicle for the next event. After maybe 2k rounds I will look at them.

 

[Scopes]

I only use the Tipton carbon fiber rods now. One of the best tools, imo.

 

[Scopes]

But very wasteful and counter to best accuracy with a rimfire. Spotless should be left to inspection by your Gunny. It will shoot better with 50 rounds thru it that when it is clean. I'm a competition shooter these days and rarely ever clean my guns after the range or a match. Most times I just throw them back into the vehicle for the next event. After maybe 2k rounds I will look at them.

Only caveat to that is you are shooting much higher quality, cleaner ammo than most of us.

 

[Majorlk]

Just purchased a Otis kit. Will give it a try tomorrow.

For those with the bore snake, how do you clean the snake to reuse it?

It is not necessary to clean the Snake after every use. When it is necessary, soap and water does just fine.

 

[Majorlk]

I appreciate all the help guys. As far as being worried about the scratch on the stainless rod, i was more worried what that might do to the barrel's rifling...didnt want to mess that or the ejector up!

Using the straw and rod works much better, but it does push the rod hard into the side of the barrel. I will pick up a bore snake tomorrow and use that, and do more thorough cleaning with the rod & brushs as needed.

Which leads me to another question...what do you guys like for solvents on the snake? Grandpa always used Hoppies, then some oil on in the barrel...and the firearm was cleaned after every trip to the range or hunt. Nowadays I hear lots of folks like CLP instead. What do you guys suggest for use with the bore snake? Can I oil the barrel using it as well?

Thanks Much!

CLP stands for Clean, Lubricate and Protect. Nothing else is necessary. I've used nothing else for years.

 

[Jersey T]

So the CLP is put on the snake both before and after the brush to clean and then protect the bore? No need for any oil?