.22 rimfire barrel cleaning

[jreed3]

I'm just getting started in rimfire benchrest (USBR) and plan on shooting in the Sporter Class.

Having grown up hunting and shooting pistol competition for several years, I familiar with handling, cleaning, etc.

Recently I was at a big bore shoot and the shooters there cleaned a lot. Anywhere after 3 shots to 8 shots. Only a couple of guys said they only cleaned the rifle when they got home.

Last weekend I was at a USBR match and nobody clean a rifle, during a break, relay, never. I asked almost everyone there about cleaning the rifle and everyone agreed they only cleaned it when their group changed.

I would like to hear from some experienced shooters and hear the opinions.

Thanks
Jim
Sugar Land, Texas

 

[RichinKansas]

The centerfire benchrest shooters have an entirely different set of problems. Copper vs lead of rimfire. Higher pressures and heat. On page 2 of this forum is a 2 page discussion on cleaning. I have a two part article at: http://www.aircapgunclub.org/Articles/RimfireAccuracy/Rimfire_Accuracy_Pt_I.asp

This is a new web address

 

[jreed3]

Thanks for the reply. This is what I was looking for.