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jmr40 · November 23, 2013, 05:42 AM

I do about the same and try to avoid cleaning the barrel unless it really needs it. Many shooters were military, or had parents with military experience who have had the concept of keeping every part of a rifle perfectly clean drilled into their heads.

The needs of a hunter and soldier are far different. When I leave the house to deer hunt I know I won't be firing over 3-4 shots that day. Probably 1 or less and I never carry more than 8-10 rounds on me. Often just what is in the magazine. If my barrel is fouled 2-3 more shots isn't going to hurt a thing.

A soldier on the other hand could become involved in a situation where he is unable to clean his rifle for several days and hundreds, of not thousands of rounds later. Probably best to start with one as clean as possible.

November 23, 2013, 05:42 AM	#7
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	I do about the same and try to avoid cleaning the barrel unless it really needs it. Many shooters were military, or had parents with military experience who have had the concept of keeping every part of a rifle perfectly clean drilled into their heads. The needs of a hunter and soldier are far different. When I leave the house to deer hunt I know I won't be firing over 3-4 shots that day. Probably 1 or less and I never carry more than 8-10 rounds on me. Often just what is in the magazine. If my barrel is fouled 2-3 more shots isn't going to hurt a thing. A soldier on the other hand could become involved in a situation where he is unable to clean his rifle for several days and hundreds, of not thousands of rounds later. Probably best to start with one as clean as possible.