Ruger 10/22 cleaning question - The Firearms Forum

polamalu43 · 04-07-2011, 07:45 PM

Is it OK to use a rigid cleaning rod on a new 10/22? And, is it OK to enter from the muzzle end? Please pardon my considerable ignorance.

Jackman · 04-07-2011, 08:00 PM

Thats how I do my 10/22, its a two piece rod from the muzzle... Is there another way

todd51 · 04-07-2011, 08:59 PM

Get yourself a "Bore Snake". They are just the ticket for cleaning when you can't access the breach with a rod.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9687/Product/BORE_SNAKE

BETH · 04-07-2011, 09:03 PM

love the bore snake they also have a viper bore snake which is suppose to be better

gunplumber · 04-07-2011, 09:17 PM

You will love the boresnake until the string breaks while it's in the bore.... I did quite a bit of talkin to the Lord that day. I used to compete rimfire and I took a weedeater line and heated one end and pushed it flat against a pc of steel to flatten it, then sharpened the other end. I would push the sharp end thru the patch and run it down to the flattened end then dip it in the cleaner. Insert it from the breech and pull thru. A wet patch or two followed by a couple dry ones. I still use it.

polamalu43 · 04-07-2011, 09:27 PM

Thanks all for your help. Just one thing...that dang barrel on this 22 is so tiny I can barely run the cleaning rod through. I am being careful so as not to damage inside. But, it is really tight.

BETH · 04-07-2011, 09:28 PM

maybe u got the wrong cleaning rod there are different size rods for different barrels?

polamalu43 · 04-07-2011, 09:29 PM

Plus, I bought a Hoppe's boresnake for 22 caliber. It looks like its too big to fit through the barrel.

polamalu43 · 04-07-2011, 09:30 PM

I bought a cleaning rod at Walmart for 22 caliber.

BETH · 04-07-2011, 09:32 PM

maybe someone else can help with rod? the boresnake as long as it says for .22 will be tight and it will go thru you have to tug a little goes from the breech 1st. if it went thru easily it would not clean the barrel properly

polamalu43 · 04-07-2011, 09:34 PM

I will try the boresnake. Thanks everyone for your help!

BETH · 04-07-2011, 09:36 PM

any other problems come back and ask someone will always help

JLA · 04-07-2011, 10:39 PM

with a .22 a boresnake is all you will ever need as you do not have the copper buildup a centerfire rifle gets.

I only use the boresnake on my .22s, most all my centerfired get cleaned with proper fitting patches on proper rods from the breech end. Once in a while I will run a snake down the centerfires if im shooting an extended session...

BETH · 04-07-2011, 10:42 PM

i tell ya i never thought i would ever be answering a question on here

JLA · 04-07-2011, 10:55 PM

And I have noticed you are answering more and more as time goes on Beth...

BETH · 04-07-2011, 11:02 PM

mostly the easy stuff ha ha when i started it was not easy

todd51 · 04-07-2011, 11:32 PM

It is nice to share what we learn, keep it going Beth

BETH · 04-07-2011, 11:51 PM

i love to help people if i can gives u a good feeling

Jackman · 04-08-2011, 04:14 AM

Why is a bore snake any better than a standard cleaning rod with brushes and swabs?

artabr · 04-08-2011, 04:47 AM

Dewey does make a bore guide for the muzzle of the 10/22's & 77/22's .

http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pi...ls_w_Frt_Sight

They also make them for the heavy barrel (.915"-.925") 10/22's.

They make them for M-14's / M1A's as well.

Much better than taking a chance on screwing up your crown.

Art

bamajoey · 04-08-2011, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunplumber

You will love the boresnake until the string breaks while it's in the bore.... I did quite a bit of talkin to the Lord that day. I used to compete rimfire and I took a weedeater line and heated one end and pushed it flat against a pc of steel to flatten it, then sharpened the other end. I would push the sharp end thru the patch and run it down to the flattened end then dip it in the cleaner. Insert it from the breech and pull thru. A wet patch or two followed by a couple dry ones. I still use it.

I agree, a patch worm is all I ever use.

TheGunClinger · 04-08-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackman

Why is a bore snake any better than a standard cleaning rod with brushes and swabs?

Dont know if they are better but they sure make cleaning easier. You can add Hoppes or CLP to the snake. I add Hoppes in front of the brush and Clp to the rear of the snake.

JLA · 04-08-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackman

Why is a bore snake any better than a standard cleaning rod with brushes and swabs?

JLA · 04-08-2011, 10:03 AM

not better.. just as good.. on .22 rimfires... but where the boresnake shines is it brushes and patches all in one pass. And on a .22 rimfire all thats ever in the bore is powder residue and lead fouling which gets taken out within one or 2 passes of a bore snake rather than 4 or 5 passes with a rod, brush, and patch...

polamalu43 · 04-09-2011, 07:23 PM

I tried the boresnake....worked great! What a difference from trying to run a rod, jag, and patch repeatedly through the barrel. I put a little Ballistol in front of the brushes, and a little oil on the end. So much easier. Now I can start to break in the new barrel. Thanks everyone for all the good info. You are all awesome.

04-07-2011, 07:45 PM	#1
polamalu43 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 42	Ruger 10/22 cleaning question Is it OK to use a rigid cleaning rod on a new 10/22? And, is it OK to enter from the muzzle end? Please pardon my considerable ignorance. -->

04-07-2011, 08:00 PM	#2
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question Thats how I do my 10/22, its a two piece rod from the muzzle... Is there another way

04-07-2011, 08:59 PM	#3
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,595	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question Get yourself a "Bore Snake". They are just the ticket for cleaning when you can't access the breach with a rod. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9687/Product/BORE_SNAKE __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

04-07-2011, 09:03 PM	#4
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question love the bore snake they also have a viper bore snake which is suppose to be better

04-07-2011, 09:17 PM	#5
gunplumber V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 370	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question You will love the boresnake until the string breaks while it's in the bore.... I did quite a bit of talkin to the Lord that day. I used to compete rimfire and I took a weedeater line and heated one end and pushed it flat against a pc of steel to flatten it, then sharpened the other end. I would push the sharp end thru the patch and run it down to the flattened end then dip it in the cleaner. Insert it from the breech and pull thru. A wet patch or two followed by a couple dry ones. I still use it.

04-07-2011, 09:27 PM	#6
polamalu43 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 42	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question Thanks all for your help. Just one thing...that dang barrel on this 22 is so tiny I can barely run the cleaning rod through. I am being careful so as not to damage inside. But, it is really tight.

04-07-2011, 09:28 PM	#7
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question maybe u got the wrong cleaning rod there are different size rods for different barrels?

04-07-2011, 09:29 PM	#8
polamalu43 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 42	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question Plus, I bought a Hoppe's boresnake for 22 caliber. It looks like its too big to fit through the barrel.

04-07-2011, 09:30 PM	#9
polamalu43 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 42	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question I bought a cleaning rod at Walmart for 22 caliber.

04-07-2011, 09:32 PM	#10
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question maybe someone else can help with rod? the boresnake as long as it says for .22 will be tight and it will go thru you have to tug a little goes from the breech 1st. if it went thru easily it would not clean the barrel properly

04-07-2011, 09:34 PM	#11
polamalu43 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 42	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question I will try the boresnake. Thanks everyone for your help!

04-07-2011, 09:36 PM	#12
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question any other problems come back and ask someone will always help

04-07-2011, 10:39 PM	#13
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question with a .22 a boresnake is all you will ever need as you do not have the copper buildup a centerfire rifle gets. I only use the boresnake on my .22s, most all my centerfired get cleaned with proper fitting patches on proper rods from the breech end. Once in a while I will run a snake down the centerfires if im shooting an extended session... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-07-2011, 10:42 PM	#14
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question i tell ya i never thought i would ever be answering a question on here

04-07-2011, 10:55 PM	#15
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question And I have noticed you are answering more and more as time goes on Beth... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-07-2011, 11:02 PM	#16
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question mostly the easy stuff ha ha when i started it was not easy

04-07-2011, 11:32 PM	#17
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,595	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question It is nice to share what we learn, keep it going Beth __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

04-07-2011, 11:51 PM	#18
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question i love to help people if i can gives u a good feeling

04-08-2011, 04:14 AM	#19
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question Why is a bore snake any better than a standard cleaning rod with brushes and swabs?

04-08-2011, 04:47 AM	#20
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question Dewey does make a bore guide for the muzzle of the 10/22's & 77/22's . http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pi...ls_w_Frt_Sight They also make them for the heavy barrel (.915"-.925") 10/22's. They make them for M-14's / M1A's as well. Much better than taking a chance on screwing up your crown. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!! Last edited by artabr; 04-08-2011 at 04:56 AM..

04-08-2011, 10:03 AM	#24
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question not better.. just as good.. on .22 rimfires... but where the boresnake shines is it brushes and patches all in one pass. And on a .22 rimfire all thats ever in the bore is powder residue and lead fouling which gets taken out within one or 2 passes of a bore snake rather than 4 or 5 passes with a rod, brush, and patch... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-09-2011, 07:23 PM	#25
polamalu43 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 42	Re: Ruger 10/22 cleaning question I tried the boresnake....worked great! What a difference from trying to run a rod, jag, and patch repeatedly through the barrel. I put a little Ballistol in front of the brushes, and a little oil on the end. So much easier. Now I can start to break in the new barrel. Thanks everyone for all the good info. You are all awesome.