how often should i clean my 22 - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

markfh · 10-17-2012, 07:20 PM

I'm in the camp that doesn't clean 22's very often. Here's a target from last year. At the time the Winchester 52C hadn't had the barrel cleaned in almost 2 years. Unfortunately family and work has kept me from doing much shooting this year but other than wiping the bolt it still hasn't been cleaned.

woolleyworm · 10-17-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by markfh

I'm in the camp that doesn't clean 22's very often. Here's a target from last year. At the time the Winchester 52C hadn't had the barrel cleaned in almost 2 years. Unfortunately family and work has kept me from doing much shooting this year but other than wiping the bolt it still hasn't been cleaned.

Nice shooting Mark, now clean that barrel and see what/ if any difference there is. That target will make a nice benchmark to compare. Post up the results if you like the idea, I think it would be very interesting.

markfh · 10-17-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by woolleyworm

Nice shooting Mark, now clean that barrel and see what/ if any difference there is. That target will make a nice benchmark to compare. Post up the results if you like the idea, I think it would be very interesting.

That's the plan. Just waiting for the right combination of weather, work, and family allowing me to spend some time at the range. Luckily the range, Bayou Rifles on Eldridge, is less than 10 minutes from my house.

Got everything ready to go.

BTW Thanks for the compliment. It's a great old rifle.

CJ_56 · 10-18-2012, 09:56 PM

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Nice shooting Mark, now clean that barrel and see what/ if any difference there is.

Wow mark, there's no way in heck I'd clean a bore that's shooting like that. My experience is that if I get one shooting that well then clean it then it doesn't shoot that well for a long time after that.

775barber · 10-22-2012, 01:46 AM

Thank you all for the info

gvw3 · 10-22-2012, 04:25 PM

I clean mine almost every time I shoot them. I know I don't need to do this but I enjoy cleaning them. My 22's seem to shoot about the same clean as fouled but my 9 mil semi needs a round or two after cleaning to be accurate.

lilmule · 10-22-2012, 06:38 PM

Mere wipe of the feed ramp if semi auto every 50 rds or else it will start jamming,total cleaning for me about once a month.That latter should suffice for a revolver.

10-17-2012, 07:20 PM	#26
markfh V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 200	Re: how often should i clean my 22 I'm in the camp that doesn't clean 22's very often. Here's a target from last year. At the time the Winchester 52C hadn't had the barrel cleaned in almost 2 years. Unfortunately family and work has kept me from doing much shooting this year but other than wiping the bolt it still hasn't been cleaned. Attached Images

10-22-2012, 01:46 AM	#30
775barber Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	Re: how often should i clean my 22 Thank you all for the info

10-22-2012, 04:25 PM	#31
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,471	Re: how often should i clean my 22 I clean mine almost every time I shoot them. I know I don't need to do this but I enjoy cleaning them. My 22's seem to shoot about the same clean as fouled but my 9 mil semi needs a round or two after cleaning to be accurate. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

10-22-2012, 06:38 PM	#32
lilmule V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 50	Re: how often should i clean my 22 Mere wipe of the feed ramp if semi auto every 50 rds or else it will start jamming,total cleaning for me about once a month.That latter should suffice for a revolver. Last edited by lilmule; 10-22-2012 at 06:39 PM..