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    I've also been told if you are liking the way your rifle is shooting, then don't worry about the copper build up because that's what is helping you get the results that you are liking. Just clean the carbon out and you should be gtg. Anyone heard otherwise?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc. Holiday View Post
    I've also been told if you are liking the way your rifle is shooting, then don't worry about the copper build up because that's what is helping you get the results that you are liking. Just clean the carbon out and you should be gtg. Anyone heard otherwise?
    You were told correctly. Clean the barrel when groups open up or just do a few patches every 1k rounds or so.

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    I've also been told if you are liking the way your rifle is shooting, then don't worry about the copper build up because that's what is helping you get the results that you are liking. Just clean the carbon out and you should be gtg. Anyone heard otherwise

    In addition to that bit of advice, I wouldn't get too excited about getting all of the powder fouling out of the barrel until the groups open up. I clean the barrel, just not squeaky clean.
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    Roger that
    "Those who do can't explain; those who don't can't understand"...

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    Awesome. I've been following that advice and it's been great. I just wanted to double to to make sure I wasn't doing any damage to anything.
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    Quote Originally Posted by skydivr View Post
    Opinions are like a-holes, everyone has one. I personally find it interesting to hear all the different methods, and I will try some of them myself and see what I think. In the end, I no longer have to please anyone other than myself when it comes to what I consider a clean rifle. Sometimes I don't have time for much, and other times I find it theraputic, so I'm glad to have a wide range of methods. Since I just bought a 'good' rifle (LE6940P) and am about to order some NFA items, I appreciate the views.

    Things I learned from this thread (you are never too old or too smart to learn something new):

    1. Don't use a drill (Duh, but I knew this already)
    2. Scrub bore in one direction (of bullet travel - didn't know this)
    3. Brake cleaner can be your best friend (have to try this out)
    4. Keep it well-lubed as that, in of itself, can overcome a dirty rifle to some degree
    5. If you want to be a neat freak, while not 100% necessary, go right ahead there are others with your 'condition'

    Like I said, I came from the 'q-tip generation'. I shot about 400 rds last weekend, and I've felt guilty all week because I have't cleaned yet (shame on me)
    I just read through this again because I was interested why to only clean the bore in one direction. I was not able to find it (probably my ADD kicking in). What was the reason for this?

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    You can ruin your rifling.
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    Quote Originally Posted by trackmagic View Post
    I just read through this again because I was interested why to only clean the bore in one direction. I was not able to find it (probably my ADD kicking in). What was the reason for this?
    Basically, some folks have found evidence of wear to the crown from reversing direction and/or starting from the muzzle. Which is why I like foaming borecleaners. No work

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    I had found this interesting (from Noveske)

    http://noveskerifleworks.com/impdf/barrelcare.pdf
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    The KG stuff is awesome. However, I'm going to foaming cleaners.

    http://rationalgun.blogspot.com/2012...ning-test.html

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