Jimiles Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Dekers, what do you use to clean and lubricate your barrels? I'm tempted to give my HMR a clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) First off good rod and brush required, be very careful of that tiny 17bore. Many will suggest a bore guide, up to you. Don't forget crown and throat and chamber, particularly where bolt extractor claws sit!, if you feel inclined clean the bolt, and why not the moderator as well. I use Hoppe's Bench Rest 9, when its gone I will look for other cleaners, formulation has without doubt changed over the years and doesn't seem as good now. After that Express Gun Oil and patch dry. Commonly Legia over most of externals as well. Jobs done, one or 2 shots max after this and the gun in spot on. As an aside, I do hear many people don't clean their rimfires and they work, the issue seems to come when they clean, so it is VERY important that if you clean, keep going until it is clean, don't give up after rodding it a couple of times, odds are you will make things worse if you do that. So, if it needs a clean be prepared to spend some time on it! This will only be the case where the barrel/crown/etc is fundamentally in good order, it may well be the case if the barrel/crown is damaged/pitted that cleaning brass/lead/powder/whatever from the damage does actually make the gun perform worse until you have filled the damage again with some shots! Edited October 9, 2018 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimiles Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Well I changed the scope to see if was the culprit,and I soon got my answer. Top picture is the last shot s of Hornady 17 grain . Thanks for the advice people it was much appreciated.Now to chose another scope. There was a right to left cross wind and as I have to remoythe scope I decided not to use any more ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 So can we take it normal service has been resumed? Good old Dave Shipman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Not the best of days for zeroing with this bit of wind but you sorted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: So can we take it normal service has been resumed? Good old Dave Shipman! Yes I hope so as my confidence in the set up was dwindling fast. Just now, la bala said: Not the best of days for zeroing with this bit of wind but you sorted it. No it's not but the wind is only due to get worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Just now, muncher said: Yes I hope so as my confidence in the set up was dwindling fast. No it's not but the wind is only due to get worse. 1 minute ago, muncher said: Yes I hope so as my confidence in the set up was dwindling fast. No it's not but the wind is only due to get worse. Hope you have more bunnies to go at than I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Not many as I've cleaned a lot up but I have found another load ,just need to get permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) Jules have a look in Fenland Rural Sports for a MTC Scope you won't be disappointed also a tip I'd advice fold a coat up or put a cushion under the bipod rather than straight onto the hard surface of your truck tailgate 😉 Edited October 9, 2018 by 6.5x55SE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 I've been looking at those vortex scopes, good reviews on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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