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PetahW · February 21, 2013, 03:53 AM

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Get the Ruger - It's the best of the listed bunch, for marksmanship/targets.

Don't worry about taking it down - it's really un-necessary.

I've been shooting a Mark II Target for the past 25 years, cleaning it after each shooting session via removing the grip panels (4 screws) & magazine before giving it a dip 'n swim/swirl in a pail of clean kerosene (from a Hess gas station), with zero issues.

The kero removes the fouling and leaves an oily residue on the hidden/inside parts, which prevents rust - I just wipedown the exterior with an oily cloth before I replace the grip panels & give the mags a bath, too.

If anyone absolutely feels a need to field strip one, though - here's the skinny: http://www.1bad69.com/ruger/field_strip.htm

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February 21, 2013, 03:53 AM	#16
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. Get the Ruger - It's the best of the listed bunch, for marksmanship/targets. Don't worry about taking it down - it's really un-necessary. I've been shooting a Mark II Target for the past 25 years, cleaning it after each shooting session via removing the grip panels (4 screws) & magazine before giving it a dip 'n swim/swirl in a pail of clean kerosene (from a Hess gas station), with zero issues. The kero removes the fouling and leaves an oily residue on the hidden/inside parts, which prevents rust - I just wipedown the exterior with an oily cloth before I replace the grip panels & give the mags a bath, too. If anyone absolutely feels a need to field strip one, though - here's the skinny: http://www.1bad69.com/ruger/field_strip.htm .