40x bolt cleaning

[TrxR]

What do you use to clean out the inside of your bolt and firing pin and spring? I was thinking of Remington Action cleaner but not sure of the lube, or Ballistol or Hornady One Shot gun cleaner? It's for a 40x if it makes a difference.

Can this be done sufficiently without disassembling?

 

[boltfluter]

Brake cleaner works well for me. Leaves no residue and will blast out the crud. Just remove the firing pin assy and go to town. Happy cleaning.
Paul

 

[TrxR]

Brake cleaner works well for me. Leaves no residue and will blast out the crud. Just remove the firing pin assy and go to town. Happy cleaning.
Paul

I was hoping to leave the pin assembly in as I don't have the tools to disassemble the 40x rimfire bolt properly.

 

[1911nut]

I used the boot lace method for years till I got the tool.
Brake cleaner - no lube

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Carb cleaner would be your best bet to clean without disassembly

 

[TrxR]

So you guys leave the pin and spring dry with no oil or anything?

 

[Hoser]

So you guys leave the pin and spring dry with no oil or anything?

Correct. No lube. It will only attract gunk.

 

[243Lapua]

I just clean my bolt everytime I give my rifle a cleaning. While I let the solvent do it's duty. I disassemble the bolt, clean it out, a light coat of rust inhibitor, light grease on the shroud thread and contact points and lugs, assemble. Done.

Proper tools always on hand.