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HOGGHEAD · October 13, 2008, 12:20 AM

I normally clean the bore on my 30-06's about every 20-40 shots. I normally shoot my rifle's all year long. But the bore does not need cleaned every time you shoot it. I have close to a dozen 30-06's. I have had some for over 30 years. No signs of rust on my rifles.

If the inside of the bore gets wet during hunting season I will run some dry patches through it. However I am not a believer in oiling a bore every time. There really is no need. But I will admit that I do not live in a salt water area.

I normally shoot a shot or two after a thorough cleaning. IMO a rifle will shoot to a slightly different POI from a completely clean barrel. So my main concern is POI. And not a perfectly clean barrel during hunting season. Tom.

October 13, 2008, 12:20 AM	#25
HOGGHEAD Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2008 Location: Rivesville, WV Posts: 637	Cleaning a 30-06 I normally clean the bore on my 30-06's about every 20-40 shots. I normally shoot my rifle's all year long. But the bore does not need cleaned every time you shoot it. I have close to a dozen 30-06's. I have had some for over 30 years. No signs of rust on my rifles. If the inside of the bore gets wet during hunting season I will run some dry patches through it. However I am not a believer in oiling a bore every time. There really is no need. But I will admit that I do not live in a salt water area. I normally shoot a shot or two after a thorough cleaning. IMO a rifle will shoot to a slightly different POI from a completely clean barrel. So my main concern is POI. And not a perfectly clean barrel during hunting season. Tom.