New 15-22 owner and new to this forum

[brute]

Welcome to this forum and your 15-22 journey. I have spent hours reading what others know or are learning. Most questions I had were already asked, so reading related threads first worked for me. Best advice besides researching the forum is just get to know your gun first before doing anything to it. A search engine for ammo that rates shipping costs is also helpful, rimfire CCI 40 grains. Enjoy your journey.

 

[Spence2873]

Would you not oil the bolt?

 

[GhostMutt]

Would you not oil the bolt?

Oil the whole bolt? No need. The bolt moves on the rails. Make sure the rails have a very light coating of oil. Maybe even the return spring. There is no real harm by putting on a very thin layer of oil on everything....except down the firing pin channel! However the more oil, the more gunk will stick. After 300/400 rounds. Take a look at the bolt, the bolt face is the only place that gathers actual dirt. underneath gets a little blackened but does not collect dirt.

Just make sure that the boltface, feed ramp and breech/chamber are clear of debris. Lightly oil the rails and return spring, if you remove the extractor to clean it maybe a drop on that spring. That is my cleaning regime.

 

[kramden]

Just picked up my 15-22 MOE this last Friday. Never thought I'd have another .22 I would like as well as my 10-22 Ruger. Well SURPRIZE now I do. Great piece!