cleaning a 22 rimfire

[babs2020]

hi guys got a second hand 22 rimfire and is a bit all over the place with grouping s not sure if it the scope or needs a good barrel clean what do you clean the barrels with should i try another scope before i clean could it be the mod not sure as this is my 1st rimfire

[welshwarrior]

It could be all of them. If you have a spare scope try that no improvement. Remove mod. Nothing clean it all out.

 

But first try lots of different types of ammo some 22s are fussy *******.

[Lucky Sniper]

Ensure the mod is tight. If not it will always change the harmonics of the rifle.If no improvement take the mod of and try that, next Scope, then clean then ammo.

 

What rifle is it?

[babs2020]

cz 452

been using rem subs

[Lucky Sniper]

• Same rifle as I have. Mine loves CCI 40GR I use the segmented and they are really accurate. More expensive than normal 22 ammo but they stop the rabbits every time

Where abouts are you. U can try some of mine if close enough

[bullet23]

Same rifle as me also!! I use mine more than any gun I have.I tryed the cci's and fiocci rounds and still went back to the Winchester subs, found them the best for me anyway! Like the other lad said take the mod of and try it but I would still give the barrel a brush out then clean it with some light gun oil or solvent , then put a few rounds down it to reset the barrel.

Edited December 4, 2013 by bullet23

[Lucky Sniper]

just another possible cause. Make sure the scope is not touching the barrel or if you have scope covers on make sure they are not touching the barrel. It has to be free floating

[kent]

cz 452

been using rem subs

 

Your answer is likely in the latter part of that post! Get some SK or RWS and try again

[babs2020]

will do thanks

[Verminator 66]

yes I would go with a change of ammo

 

Had one that only liked winchesters all others went all over the place

[thepasty]

Remington subs suck ***, I had to take the lot I got back as they were all over the shop.

[Dekers]

It could be many things, including you.

 

Just the same, if it is new to you but used, the first thing I would do is clean it, thoroughly, everywhere!

 

Then make sure everything is tightly affixed.

[babs2020]

will do guys thanks for advice

[sirgoldalot]

winchesters in mine

[dadioles]

It could be many things, including you.

 

Just the same, if it is new to you but used, the first thing I would do is clean it, thoroughly, everywhere!

 

Then make sure everything is tightly affixed.

+1

[1in9]

It could be many things, including you.

 

Just the same, if it is new to you but used, the first thing I would do is clean it, thoroughly, everywhere!

 

Then make sure everything is tightly affixed.

 

Amen.

 

1. Clean it

2. Tighten all the gun screws

3. Tighten all the scope screws

4. Check the mod is tight on.

5. Check for barrel touching the stock in the fore end (free floating should be able to run a piece of paper down the gap without friction)

6. Check the crown of the muzzle hasn't got any damage

7. Try different ammo

8. Get someone else to shoot it

 

[bruno22rf]

Push a length of fishing line up the barrel from the muzzle end (remove the bolt first) make a loop and tie a knot-put a small piece of cloth soaked in bore cleaner into the loop and pull back thru the barrel-do this a couple of times and then use dry strips of cloth until they emerge clean. Strip and clean the bolt assembly (youtube shows you how) then check the mounting screws are tight on the gun (x2) and the scope. Remove the Mod and use either RWS or Eley subs to check for accuracy-you should find 1/2" groups are possible at 50 yards in still conditions. You could consider fitting a trigger kit to further improve matters but the above usually works p.s. don't forget to put 10-15 shots down the barrel before doing any serious zeroing work after cleaning the bore-allow the barrel to cool between shots when zeroing-10 seconds should suffice.