OT - cleaning bores of target pistols

[Marvin]

Don,


I used to shoot a S&W Mod. 41 and it was the best .22 I have ever shot. I did always clean the action after each shooting to remove the loose powder residue and this was basically a good "wipe" type cleaning. I also run a brush with solvent once thru the bore and then follow up with a couple of patches and then a clean oil patch. I never had any problems, but I would always fire a few "fouling" shots before a match.


On my little .22 rifle I shoot occasionaly, I have one of the "Bore Snakes" for the .22 and it works great. I put a little oil on the snake, and pull it thru a couple fo times. This cleanes the bore and lubricates also.


My opinion on bore wear is that the cleaning rod itself may be the culprit for damaging bores and not the brushes and patches. This happens from not being careful when running the rod down the bore. Just a few of my opinons


Marvin