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fisherman66 · October 12, 2008, 07:33 AM

I'll be the odd duck. I've quit cleaning every time my centerfire is shot. I'm tired of the first shot fliers as the oil blows out and I just can't quite dry the barrel enough with dry patches to keep my POI the same as subsequent shots. I don't want to have to plan a trip to the range for an impromptu hunting trip just to foul the barrel. I've noticed no ill effects yet. I still oil the surface of the gun every time I handle it, but clean about 1/3 as often.

October 12, 2008, 07:33 AM	#9
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	I'll be the odd duck. I've quit cleaning every time my centerfire is shot. I'm tired of the first shot fliers as the oil blows out and I just can't quite dry the barrel enough with dry patches to keep my POI the same as subsequent shots. I don't want to have to plan a trip to the range for an impromptu hunting trip just to foul the barrel. I've noticed no ill effects yet. I still oil the surface of the gun every time I handle it, but clean about 1/3 as often. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!