243 Cleaning

[celticrusader 78]

Well being that most are good to go on day one and marketed as such that doesn't mean that I'm not putting in a good couple hundred first to wear the barrel in and then see where I stand.

[andyf 144]

My outlook on this;

Clean the bore every 'enough' shots, that'll be what you decide.

But DONT take it down to the smallest spring and allen screw, you will just burr up the screw heads and achieve nothing, except

reduce the value by 'butchering' the outside appearance.

Only the 'pretend army' brigade do that stuff (you know the ones who can strip it blindfolded like Rambo etc) oh dear, Muppets

Use a bore guide from the bolt end and buy good (i.e. expensive) cleaning rods and brushes.

Target shooters (not me) use lots of ammo, and clearly don't have much 'gun stuff' to do until the next range day, so cleaning

can be a routine to fill the time.

Hunters (me) only use a few rounds on the 'real' stuff, and a few more on stones and Rabbits that 'appear' on the way back to the truck.

Horses for courses, enjoy your shooting whatever that means.

[celticrusader 78]

Coudnt agree more mate, people will have you think otherwise but only personnel experience proves otherwise.