whats the best way to clean a 10 22 TD vs the 10 22 non take

[Yiddil]

Been doing a lot of searching on different topics for the 10-22 Take Down, but have not seen much on the following.

What do the people say is the best way to clean the barrel? Do you use a snake or a rod? Do you use a bore guard

to not damage the front end of the barrel if using a rod? Since thats what I have, thats really what Im interested in finding out.

What tools do you use...who makes the best cleaning supplies and assesories to protect things...I saw something ona dewy bore guide, a Hollow Possum guide...and a few others...whats everyones consenses....

I know it would be a different situation with a non-takedown 10 22... and with that I wonder what everyone uses and what works also...

Has anyone drill out the reciever for a rod placement on those non take downs...how did that work>?

Okay inquireing minds want to know....and i know you all have great info and and experience with all this...

thanks in advance for your ideas...

Henry aka The Yiddil

 

[mattsbox99]

Cleaning .22s? What is that? Unless you have some lead fouling I would avoid cleaning the bore.

 

[Yiddil]

well thats one way to deal with it...hehe....

 

[Richbaker]

Most .22s are ruined by overcleaning. Also, most .22s prefer a fouled bore for the most accuracy. Benchrest .22 competitors usually clean their rifle once a year, sometimes less.... A thousand round cleaning schedule is probably too often.

 

[Yiddil]

didnt know that...so I will just limet my cleaning to when I need it))

 

[ozo]

Cleaning a .22lr.....fact or fiction...?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080812131651AAZpjU9

 

[Mobuck]

In the infrequent cleanings I give my 10/22's, I use a cable pull through to clean from breech to muzzle.

 

[RedlegM109A1]

I clean my 22s the same way I did my M16a1 in the Army. First a bore brush (soaked in Hoppes #9) a couple of times through to loosen the crud. Then a bore patch soaked in Hoppes #9 until it starts coming out somewhat white/clean. Then one or two dry patches until they come out clean. Even with dirty ammo this usually only takes me maybe 5 minutes. I then clean the chamber with a couple of Qtips, inspect and clean any part of the rifle that has powder residue, and I am done. This all usually takes maybe 15 minutes and it is a pleasant 15 minutes at least for me. No way does this mild cleaning regime harm the rifle and I believe that a clean rifle is a happy rifle. My rifles just never jam, misfeed, or have other issues unless I happen upon a bad round of ammo, which almost never happens either.

Clean your weapon after you shoot it.