blackshadow Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 does anyone no how many bullets you would put through a 17hmr riffle before cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I've just cleaned mine today for the first time after about 3 years a 1000 + rounds ! Some say not to bother but am giving it a bash ! Got a cleaning setup from Mike Norris at his new place on Friday ! Am now using wipeout ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Clean mine after every outing,again using wipeout also from Mike Norris,this was when he was at his old place,where is he now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 every time you fire it clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Up the a41 on the little industrial estate after the dairy farm on the Sanford bends ! Awesome setup he has and a great new partner in crime called Rob who's a real nice guy and very knowledgeable to ! His old land line is cut off and I will post all his new details tomorrow for people ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 There is a mass of history on this, everythnig from never to every time. Your rifle, your choice, just make sure that if you clean it you do it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 My advice would be unless your groups have opened up don't clean it leave well alone, I have shot over 1000 rounds with my .17HMR sako and it's still spot on accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 This is one thing I have never been able to get my head round. I shoot air rifles, shotguns and rimfire (.22lr). With air and shotguns I have always cleaned them after every shoot. When I got into rimfire, everybody I spoke to or read on this and other forums said don't clean the barrel. I cannot understand the reasoning behind this still. The .22 rimfire round is a "dirty" round, similar to the .17. It has a wax on the bullet which will build up in the barrel. Not cleaning it goes completely against what I have always been taught. Regardless, I at least pull through with a dry patch after every shoot. It still comes out dirty. God knows what state it would be in if I didn't clean it at all. All I can say is go with what you feel is right. I am happy with my regime and intend to stick to it. I always zero my rifle at the start of every trip and put about 20 rounds down range just to lead the barrel up again. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) This is one thing I have never been able to get my head round. I shoot air rifles, shotguns and rimfire (.22lr). With air and shotguns I have always cleaned them after every shoot. When I got into rimfire, everybody I spoke to or read on this and other forums said don't clean the barrel. I cannot understand the reasoning behind this still. The .22 rimfire round is a "dirty" round, similar to the .17. It has a wax on the bullet which will build up in the barrel. Not cleaning it goes completely against what I have always been taught. Regardless, I at least pull through with a dry patch after every shoot. It still comes out dirty. God knows what state it would be in if I didn't clean it at all. All I can say is go with what you feel is right. I am happy with my regime and intend to stick to it. I always zero my rifle at the start of every trip and put about 20 rounds down range just to lead the barrel up again.Dave Well that'll clear the rabbit problem for half an hour or so. What's your rabbit to bullet ratio? Edited June 5, 2012 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I only clean my air rifle if the accuracy starts going off or when I start a new tin. Always clean the shotgun, will clean the .22 and .17 after every outing when I get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 clean mine everytime i get back from shooting it, then oil it afterward. The copper headed HMR bullets will rot a barrel quicker then lead will, so i keep them clean and spot on accurate also, ie head shots everytime once the copper builds up in the rifling its a pig to get it out also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 This is one thing I have never been able to get my head round. I shoot air rifles, shotguns and rimfire (.22lr). With air (after every shoot???), and shotguns I have always cleaned them after every shoot. When I got into rimfire, everybody I spoke to or read on this and other forums said don't clean the barrel (NOT ME). I cannot understand the reasoning behind this still. The .22 rimfire round is a "dirty" round, similar to the .17 Nope, the 17HMR causes much more issue to a barrel than a .22lr, even a copper coated .22lr round. It has a wax on the bullet which will build up in the barrel. Wax is the least of your issues. Not cleaning it goes completely against what I have always been taught I agree. Regardless, I at least pull through with a dry patch after every shoot. It still comes out dirty. God knows what state it would be in if I didn't clean it at all. All I can say is go with what you feel is right. I am happy with my regime and intend to stick to it. I always zero my rifle at the start of every trip and put about 20 rounds down range just to lead the barrel up again. Checking zero can never be a bad thing, but why are you wasting ammo and making your barrel dirty again, there is absolutely NO NEED to lead a barrel, if your barrel is true it will shoot straight after a proper clean, leading a barrel is counter productive to a good barrel, if your barrel is bad then lead it, better still stop bothering about cleaning it and buy a new barrel or rifle! Dave I was brought up on target work and rifle cleaning was drummed into me, it works, many make lame excuses about cleaning. FACT, clean TRUE barrels shoot, dirty untrue barrels don't, there is obviously an extreme between these two points where many will argue, it's a free world, do as you please, but I guarantee I can outshoot you with a true clean barrel against a dirty one! ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 When new HMRs need a lot of frequent cleaning. shoot 1 clean shoot 1 clean for the first twenty or so then gradually icrese the round count. thereafter its a case of individual rifle requirements BUT i do not like to store dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasausage Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 My limited experience of cleaning any rifle is if you talk to ten different rilesmiths, you will get ten different ways of cleaning one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alendil Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Is it possible someone will post step by step how too clean .17HMR and what tools/fluids to use. it will be most appreciated. just step by step guide for ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 this is how i was told to do it from another member and it works ---tools req ,cleaning rod,patches ,copper solvent,jag,bronze brushes,bore guide method insert boreguide soak patch in copper solvent,push down through bore guide and barrel,remove patch pull rod back attach bronze brush,soak in solvent push UP barrel till it reaches chamber,pull back down barrel attch jag,soak patch in solvent push DOWN barrel,repeat with another patch,see if it comes out clean if not repeat steps with bronze brush and then patches,when clean run 2 dry patches down barrel and then 1 patch soaked in gun oil hope this helps atb dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Right I've just tried cleaning the 17hmr for the first time and what a total PITA. The only thing I can get down the bore is a nylon brush soaked in fluid, no patches, no mops!!! I appreciate you get what you pay for but this is what I'm using, total sh*te Edit: Can't post link as it shows the ebay order with my name address ect, It's the 22 and 177 kit from JSR it's cheap. I'll keep it because the 22 side of things is okay. Rather than start a new thread could I ask what kit you guys use to make cleaning the hummer a little easier? Edited October 12, 2012 by Muddy Funker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Clean mine after every use, dont like puting a dirty gun in the cabinate. Cleaning much as telf states. I use 17 rod, 1cm square patches jag and brushes with some form of bore cleaner, dependant on what I have at hand. I always end with a light film of oil and make sure that when I go to use it again I push a couple of patches through just to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Clean mine after every use, dont like puting a dirty gun in the cabinate. Cleaning much as telf states. I use 17 rod, 1cm square patches jag and brushes with some form of bore cleaner, dependant on what I have at hand. I always end with a light film of oil and make sure that when I go to use it again I push a couple of patches through just to remove it. What is the actual brand of cleaning kit you use? The one I bought will not fit in the bore, waaaay to tight!!! Can put nylon brush through, no way with a patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 I use the "Rifle Craft" brand phosphor bronze brush, jag and a bag of the precut patches and a bore guide, Hoppes 009 and Rifle Craft carbon remover. I clean the rifle at the end of every trip out before the gun gets put away, I googled .17 HMR cleaning there are so many different opinions, so I do what I want, I just could not put away a dirty rifle. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird2 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 When you start missing head shots ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 What is the actual brand of cleaning kit you use? The one I bought will not fit in the bore, waaaay to tight!!! Can put nylon brush through, no way with a patch. MF, I think the jag was one of the Bisley ones which with a 1cm square patch is just fine for the bore. The nylon and wire brushes I am not sure but seem to remember they came in yellow packaging. The rod is a 17 specific jobby. Sorry I have just checked the patches, they are from Pro-shot and are 3/4" square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 When Before you start missing head shots ! MF, I think the jag was one of the Bisley ones which with a 1cm square patch is just fine for the bore. The nylon and wire brushes I am not sure but seem to remember they came in yellow packaging. The rod is a 17 specific jobby. Sorry I have just checked the patches, they are from Pro-shot and are 3/4" square. I use Proshot. Excellent stuff. The patches fit perfect. Tetra are far too tight. Proshot tools are better, they have the same threads as Tetra and the brushes last longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) Talk about a controversial subject! You'll get answers from one extreme to the other! If you have to clean to prevent rust or pitting then fair enough. However, i always clean and oil the action after i've been out shooting. But there is no proven right or wrong answer when it comes to barrel cleaning, Just do what you feel is right, and what makes you happy. Edited October 14, 2012 by jam1e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 MF, I think the jag was one of the Bisley ones which with a 1cm square patch is just fine for the bore. The nylon and wire brushes I am not sure but seem to remember they came in yellow packaging. The rod is a 17 specific jobby. Sorry I have just checked the patches, they are from Pro-shot and are 3/4" square. Lovely, thanks for that. I've got the pro shot patches but I think the cheapo brushes are too small. I'll get shopping come pay day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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