Dad’s C No. 7

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   I only clean .22RF bore with the "bore Snake" & some solvent.
I do this because it removes an EXCESS fouling, but doesn't over-clean.
If I change my ammo brand or type then I do "The Full Monty" with patches brushes & so on.
My theory is the external lube of .22 RF is different from any center-fire ammunition. You do need to remove the excess, but still leave enough in the bore that its still lubing adequately.
Things like the action & trigger group I do the whole clean every time.

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Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20508	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2026 at 9:51am
	I only clean .22RF bore with the "bore Snake" & some solvent. I do this because it removes an EXCESS fouling, but doesn't over-clean. If I change my ammo brand or type then I do "The Full Monty" with patches brushes & so on. My theory is the external lube of .22 RF is different from any center-fire ammunition. You do need to remove the excess, but still leave enough in the bore that its still lubing adequately. Things like the action & trigger group I do the whole clean every time.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Online Points: 6460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2026 at 10:25am
	Here's a photo of our 200metre target (C200) shot in 38°C at Chinon last June. I have circled my daughters shots, high right and my effort, which was low left. All the .22 rounds have stickers. The uncovered rounds were the 7.62, shot at the last few minutes, and a bit left. I was pleased with the results, considering it's the first attempt at this distance. Look forwad to seeing your test Geoff!
	It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20508	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2026 at 12:17pm
	That's nice for 200M
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)