15 February 2010, 18:23
Don Boyd22RF Cleaning
Looking for recommendations for cleaning two top-end matching Anschutz Sporters, both Model 54s. One is 22RF and one .22WMR. If you saw these gems, you would immediately go lock up the silverware!
Sometimes my ammo (especially the 22WMR) is copper plated or copper jacketed. I've never noticed copper fouling in my barrels but admit I haven't looked hard. I clean them with a bore guide, a near-bore diameter one-pc steel rod and the German-made VFG felts. I don't clean the RF's often but when I do I use use my center-fire bore cleaner and call it done.
Just joined a gun club here in Hampton Roads with a nice covered 50yd/100yd range and looking forward to shooting my RF's much more than I've done recently.
I notice Sinclair sells a product, Bore Tech Rimfire Blend. Is that product more New York advertising than actual benefit? What do you all use for your 22s?
Don Boyd
16 February 2010, 03:30
ted thornI will NEVER run a rod down the barrel of my Kimber Classic 22LR.
16 February 2010, 06:50
Don BoydThank you for responding and I understand your point. However, I would still like to know what solvent or oil you recommend to clean your Kimber.
16 February 2010, 09:28
proplinkerDon I use and like bore tech but call Russ Haydon @253-857-7557 knows more about rimfires than anyone I know!
16 February 2010, 16:59
Don BoydProplinker, In late 1989 I was finishing a build of a Pre-64 Mod 70 in 280AI and max case length had become an issue. You and I exchanged a couple of notes and, as I type this post, I have in my hand a note from you dated Dec 1989 about your 'New' Chamber Length Gage Inserts. Your endorsement of Bore Tech is of great value to me. I will call Mr. Haydon, as second opinions are always welcome. Anyone else have a recommendation? Thanks to all.
Don Boyd
17 February 2010, 05:47
ted thornquote:
Originally posted by Don Boyd:
Thank you for responding and I understand your point. However, I would still like to know what solvent or oil you recommend to clean your Kimber.
I don't clean the bore of my Kimber .22LR with anything....I shoot it, wipe of the outside of the rifle with a lightly oiled rag
and put it away.
17 February 2010, 12:49
homebrewerI'm interested in how to clean my parts-built 10/22. The thing came in at $1600 and I sure don't want to damage it because I cleaned it wrong...