Post your cleaning/ammo consumption ratio here!

[CHorton]

I am relatively new to gun ownership and recently purchased my 15-22. I cleaned it and will be able to go shooting next weekend. But as I research more about these 15-22's I seem to find that there is no real consensus on how often you owners clean your guns.

So here it is, post your personal cleaning per round count!

P.S. And post what you clean with would be great!

 

[Aceman58]

Here's mine:
22LR M&P 15/22 : After every range shooting I clean the rifle using a bore snake and Hopp cleaner. I then use Tetra Lube to oil and lube the rifle. Average rounds for the 22LR for me is about 550 round a range visit. My thoughts, a clean weapon is a good weapon. You can go about 1500 rounds before I see failures on the M&P for me that is.

AR15 5.56 : Ditto, same as above..

You never know when the bad guys come a knocking, and if and when they do, you will always be ready using my method, (well the rifle will be ready).. Good luck..

 

[photoracer]

In rimfires a slightly dirty weapon is an accurate one and the less lube the better. For the 15-22 I might clean it after 500 or I might do it after 2000 it just depends. My cleaning involves a boresnake and cleaning the breech and bolt area and lubing the rails only with Eezox. As a competitive shooter I may shoot close to 2000 a month on average. I tend to only clean things when they start looking like they need it, or shortly before a major event. The rest of the time I don't and most of the time not after a range outing. Same with my centerfire raceguns. Cleaning them when all they get is powder residue is highly over-rated.
Cleaning them when your life depends on it is a totally different situation. In the presence of sand, mud, or any other crud substance, cleaning them every chance you get is mandatory.
But if the only thing they see is a shooting range then it will make little difference whether you do it often or not.

 

[Majorlk]

Every 1,000 rounds I run a boresnake twice through the 15-22's barrel and wipe down the face of the bolt. I blow any loose debris out of the FCG with a compressor and very lightly lube the bolt rails.

This is pretty much standard for all my firearms, although I do my center-fire pistols every 500 rounds. In 40 years of shooting I have never found it either necessary or desirable to clean a firearm after every shooting session. I DO wipe the exterior with a silicone rag before putting them away to remove body oils from the frames and slides.

The only exception to the above is my carry firearm. It gets attention every 250 rounds.

 

[xxspudxx]

I clean and lube all my weapons after every session.

Mainly, to spot issues that will come up next time I shoot. That way if something needs to be adjusted, or replaced, I have time to do it.

No one like a weapon to fail while trying to use it.

 

[Guy A]

I usually clean my 15-22 after every shooting session. I know that's a bit overdone, but the gun is such a simple pleasure to strip that I do it anyhow. I just enjoy handling it!

By contrast, I clean my other weapons only as needed--especially those danged Ruger Mark 2's!

 

[CHorton]

Thanks for the input fellas! I am planning on cleaning mine after every shooting session since I don't see me having enough time to shoot more than 4 times a year.

More input!

 

[Majorlk]

Thanks for the input fellas! I am planning on cleaning mine after every shooting session since I don't see me having enough time to shoot more than 4 times a year.

More input!

If you don't see yourself shooting more often that that, why did you buy the rifle in the first place?

 

[CHorton]

If you don't see yourself shooting more often that that, why did you buy the rifle in the first place?

Answer 1: Why not?

Answer 2: I plan on moving out of town and getting some land again to where I can shoot all the time.

 

[PapaChop]

I clean mine after every outing - 550 to 1100 rounds typically. Boresnake, clean out the bolt with #9.

Imaginary Drill Sergeants start yelling at me if I don't do it every time...

 

[Whitter]

My simple answer. Clean after every use. The round count does not matter. Be it 50 or 400, rimfire or centerfire. Every time I get home its stand procedure to clean the weapons. I use Hoppes No.9. Its a good solvent to get the left-overs out. Sometimes I use Breakfree - especially on those areas where I need to scrub more, and I finish off with a coat of Militec rubbed in.

 

[4cfed]

Thanks for the input fellas! I am planning on cleaning mine after every shooting session since I don't see me having enough time to shoot more than 4 times a year.

More input!

Thats what you say now... that will change after the first time you shoot the 15-22

 

[lebomm]

For me, one shooting session = one cleaning session, regardless of caliber, season, or firearm type. Thoroughly clean to USMC standards (Dad was a good trainer), lightly oiled, ready for the next session. You shoot it, you clean it.

Larry

 

[Dutchdiamondback]

I clean after 1k.

I shoot only at indoor ranges. So about once in 3 to 4 weeks.
Boresnake it only after 3k.

I am a firm believer that guns suffer more from excessive cleaning then shooting.

 

[M16]

I am a firm believer that guns suffer more from excessive cleaning then shooting.

You sir are a wise man.

 

[Majorlk]

I clean after 1k.

I shoot only at indoor ranges. So about once in 3 to 4 weeks.
Boresnake it only after 3k.

I am a firm believer that guns suffer more from excessive cleaning then shooting.

Especially when more than basic field stripping is required. Simply blowing out an action or FCG with an air compressor will remove virtually all the loose debris, negating the need for detail stripping.

Over-lubrication is another byproduct of excessive cleaning cycles.

 

[strobro32]

For me, one shooting session = one cleaning session, regardless of caliber, season, or firearm type.

Same here.

 

[ajzadavis]

I clean mine after every range visit or every shot when i go hunting , I like them clean and to me if it goes in the safe i dont have anything to worry about . I use a bore snake and outers solvent and oil

 

[bobbydachin]

I love cleaning guns...a by-product of over 20 yrs military and as a weapons instructor...but I have always used a cleaning rod and patch and never even touched a boresnake. Any opinions on if I should switch?

 

[Gopher Slayer]

I love cleaning guns...a by-product of over 20 yrs military and as a weapons instructor...but I have always used a cleaning rod and patch and never even touched a boresnake. Any opinions on if I should switch?

Otis kits are where it's at IMO. You won't get one stuck in the barrel and it would be hard to mess up the rifling/crown.

Using whatever works for you sounds good too.