Gunsmithing Barrel Cleaning Intervals

[paperslapper]

Hello Everyone,
I've searched high and low for any type of guideline on when and how often to clean a rifle barrel. I would like to hear everyone's opinion as well as an explanation as to why you do what you do.
Thank you in advance!!

 

[varmint slayer]

Re: Barrel Cleaning Intervals

When your accuracy starts to drop is what most people go with. Even then I just run a few patches to get the major crap out and then it's back out again. I have about 900 rounds through my 22-250 and I think I have cleaned it once at about 300 rounds just to see how dirty it was and haven't touched it since. I think I am about 700 rounds since the last cleaning on my 300WM and it still shoots good as well.

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Barrel Cleaning Intervals

What VarmintSlayer said. My opinion (FWIW), any time you put something down your barrel, you run the risk of scratching the bore, throat, anything.

I cleaned my 308 just last week because it was going to sit in the safe (poor baby) for a few weeks. Couple patches, a little light lube, and down for a nap.

I run a dry patch through before I shoot again. I have ZERO POI shift, but I have a top notch barrel from a top notch builder.

 

[paperslapper]

Re: Barrel Cleaning Intervals

Thank you both. I think this will definitely help me choose when I, and others, should clean rifles.

 

[Decoy]

Re: Barrel Cleaning Intervals

Check this link out from Schuemann Barrels

http://www.schuemann.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=3zZ4oir3t50=&tabid=67&mid=445