Lubricating The Inside Of The Barrel

[cirelaw]

Does it affect the bullets velocity?

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by cirelaw

Does it affect the bullets velocity?

Hi,

Yes it does.

After a few good "fouling shots", bore will stabilize back to normal though.

This is quite obvious when watching bullet placement on the target.


Sieger

[cirelaw]

I thought so!!! If you are at your range shooting, how often or number of rounds should you clean your barrel.. What do you suggest?

[Kiwi]

Too much oil can bulge a barrel.
This is more a smaller barrel like a .22 and a heavier oil such as for longer term storage.

Before shooting I run a very light oil down the barrel (oiled patch), then a dry patch to remove excess.

[cirelaw]

Good Idea tks

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by cirelaw

I thought so!!! If you are at your range shooting, how often or number of rounds should you clean your barrel.. What do you suggest?

Hi,

Two shots should do it nicely to remove accumulated, light, oil.

I always wait until I have concluded my day at the range before I begin the clean-up process.

If your pistol is becoming fouled by simple firing, you may wish to change the burning rate of your powder.


Sieger