dob Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Got a new .17 hmr browning last week put 100 rounds through it , how often should I clean barrel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I clean my HW60 every 100 rounds. If I leave it longer groups will start to open up. But not all guns are the same. Different rifles prefer different cleaning routines. You'll have to get to know yours but usually when new they need more frequent cleaning until they settle in. Most shoot best when clean and cold. Check your zero regularly in good conditions till you get to know your rifle and if the groups are not as tight as you know they should be, give it a clean. The HMR is a dirty cartridge and those tiny bullets are very sensitive to barrel fouling, so when you do clean, be absolutely thorough. I've learnt from other PW members the value of finishing a clean with a patch soaked in meths, followed by a dry one to remove every trace of oil or solvent from the bore. Cleaned thoroughly like this and it will return to zero after cleaning without any "shooting in". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Do u clean barrel with a bore snake or rods and brushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 i cleaned mine after every outing,very dirty round the hmr,clean with rod, patches ,brushes,get a boreguide and dont forget to clean the moderator as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 And get a decent one piece coated rod. Pro-shot, Tipton, Boretech etc. Not one of those screw together airgun things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipers eye Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 i cleaned mine after every outing,very dirty round the hmr,clean with rod, patches ,brushes,get a boreguide and dont forget to clean the moderator as well hi telf,where can one buy a boreguide,for the hmr?dont want to be sending to usa for one,any place in uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 hi telf,where can one buy a boreguide,for the hmr?dont want to be sending to usa for one,any place in uk? rimfire magic,midway uk do them and as gimlet said get a plastic coated one piece one and make sure you clean it properly atb dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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