1/. Is there a system or common method for cleaning the breach/chamber of centerfire rifles. e.g. some sort of shaped brush. What sort of product would you use?
2/. After you have cleaned your barrel. (Overcleaned your barrel.) How many shots should you allow before before fouling restores consistant accuracy. 1,2,3,5???
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ad1) Sinclair has a tool which holds cotton rolls. They are used in a 90 degree position to the barrel. Depending on the size of the breech youi need to shorten them a bit. It's definetely not perfect, but I haven't found anything better yet. Maybe pressurized air would be the perfect solution. But I don't have this at home. Also my girl friend would be in danger of taking it for the hair dryer ....
ad2) There really is no definetive answer to that. Some barrels may take up to 5 shots, some don't need any at all.
Originally posted by McFox: ad1) Sinclair has a tool which holds cotton rolls. They are used in a 90 degree position to the barrel. Depending on the size of the breech youi need to shorten them a bit. It's definetely not perfect, but I haven't found anything better yet. Maybe pressurized air would be the perfect solution. But I don't have this at home. Also my girl friend would be in danger of taking it for the hair dryer ....
ad2) There really is no definetive answer to that. Some barrels may take up to 5 shots, some don't need any at all.
I love the Sinclair tool that takes the cotton rolls and gets into the Lug area!!!
I use shotgun brushes with patches (or a suitable rag) wrapped around them. That's what I meant to say.
It will vary with different rifles. Fire your first round at the target and then fire your second round at the first bullet hole.(you don't have to hit it but if you're shooting targets at 100 yards, it's nice) Shoot several rounds at the first bullet hole and see which one was the one where the group moved and stabilized. If you don't actually "need" any fouling shots, cherish that rifle.
Originally posted by TrackersNZ: 1. Is there a system or common method for cleaning the breach/chamber of centerfire rifles. e.g. some sort of shaped brush. What sort of product would you use?
I use a .45 caliber brush and jag with a pistol rod.
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Originally posted by TrackersNZ: 2. After you have cleaned your barrel. (Overcleaned your barrel.) How many shots should you allow before before fouling restores consistant accuracy. 1,2,3,5???
The rifle will tell ya. All of mine are good after 1 shot - One rifle doesn't need any.
