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Post by jajwrigh on Dec 1, 2005 7:27:07 GMT -5
Each season or more often? I am obsessive when it comes to keeping my guns clean. What about you?
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Post by mbogo on Dec 1, 2005 8:12:27 GMT -5
I only do a thorough cleaning once or twice a season with my Savage, but when I had a Knight I cleaned it every time after I shot if I hadn't reloaded.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Dec 1, 2005 8:59:05 GMT -5
I shoot a traditional with Pyrodex, so I will clean it at the end of each day that it has been fired.
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Post by Decatur on Dec 1, 2005 11:22:47 GMT -5
I clean my Savage about every 50 shots or so.
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Post by squirrelhunter on Dec 1, 2005 12:44:35 GMT -5
I've shot it twice and cleaned it twice this season .
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Post by jajwrigh on Dec 1, 2005 17:36:23 GMT -5
I clean mine between shots as well, but I was talking about taking apart every part and ridding the gun of powder residue.
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Post by 3ptbuck on Dec 1, 2005 17:55:10 GMT -5
i TRY to clean mine between every shot but that doesnt always happen...
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Post by shootsa410 on Dec 1, 2005 18:18:17 GMT -5
Take it completly apart for a good cleaning every time I'm done shooting it, as I do with all my guns.
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Post by hp on Dec 1, 2005 21:40:07 GMT -5
Take it completly apart for a good cleaning every time I'm done shooting it, as I do with all my guns. Same
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Post by wolfhound on Dec 1, 2005 22:30:24 GMT -5
I do a quick clean. Barrel, breechplug, and action during the season. After season I break them down and clean the properly. Prior to the season I usually have to do some scope adjustment. Use a good oil and up to a few months is no problem. Always re-oil the exterior and barrel interior. Having a stainless barrel helps, but I've done it with blued guns also. I'm obsessed with making a clean kill and I will avoid anything that could potentially cause a POI shift. I even use Quick release rings and will not remove them prior to hunting. From the time I know I'm on until I'm done I worry only about the normally fouled areas.
After my range sessions during the off season I clean them totally after every session.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Dec 2, 2005 8:33:41 GMT -5
jajwrigh, yes completely. I am also a stickler for a clean weapon, particularly my muzzleloader. I do not want to have to deal with rust & pitting.
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Post by squirrelhunter on Dec 2, 2005 19:34:56 GMT -5
I was talking about taking it apart too .
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Post by Yogi on Dec 17, 2005 7:56:54 GMT -5
After I have fired it I break it down and give it a good cleaning. If you shoot it clean it. If ya don't throw it away.
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Post by dlawrence on Dec 17, 2005 8:31:24 GMT -5
I have a blued Knight Bighorn that's been shot quite a lot. I clean it thoroughly after each day I shoot it. I use soap, water, and WD40. It still looks new.
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Post by Indianahunter on Jan 15, 2006 19:36:46 GMT -5
I clean my breech plug every 50 shots or so and completely clean it once a season as it is a gun made to shoot smokeless powder.
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Post by indianahick on Feb 28, 2006 0:25:37 GMT -5
Totally tear down and clean after each shooting session. When practicing will run a few patches down the barrel and continue. During the season will reload up to 2 times before cleaning. Then will tear down and completely clean before reloading. No oil until time to store until next year.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Feb 28, 2006 8:34:10 GMT -5
Swab the encore with #13 after every shot. Full disassembly cleaning at the end of the range session.
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Post by polypros on Jul 30, 2006 6:38:56 GMT -5
break it down and clean it everytime people. I got lazy with my TC Encore and paid for it with some minor pitting. It still shoots, but I kick myself.
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Post by jstalljon on Aug 2, 2006 6:15:14 GMT -5
I run a pad through mine after each shot, and completely break it down at the end of each shooting session or hunt when it's been fired. T/C has made it extremely easy to clean, aside from the inside of the breech plug...getting all the powder out of the "bowl" can be a bugger! In the summer when I'm not shooting it, I make sure to check it once a month for any signs of rust. Especially with all this moisture in the air, sitting in the gun cabinet in the basement can be brutal if not properly cared for.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Aug 4, 2006 14:36:06 GMT -5
jstalljon- I put the plug in a film cannister full of solvent to soak while I clean the rest of the rifle. Breaks the residue up pretty well. Just be sure to only fill the cannister about half full
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