Stupid question/stupid scenario

[OneShallSuffer]

The last time I shot I never cleaned it before putting it away. It's now been sitting unused since early December. So I am asking whether I should clean it before taking it out to the range, or shoot it dirty and just clean it afterwards?

 

[atilla]

depends. what gun was it?

please say "mosin nagant and a shot corrosive ammo."

 

[OneShallSuffer]

Sr9, probably only has 200 rounds through since its last cleaning, but like I said, has been sitting for a few months

 

[Dirtypacman]

Sr9, probably only has 200 rounds through since its last cleaning, but like I said, has been sitting for a few months

If its not a carry piece shoot it till it jams I say! That's my new routine other then maybe bore snake and simple wipe down.

 

[OneShallSuffer]

If its not a carry piece shoot it till it jams I say! That's my new routine other then maybe bore snake and simple wipe down.

not a carry piece, and the bore snake gets ran through after every range trip

 

[MrScrewzloose]

Sr9, probably only has 200 rounds through since its last cleaning, but like I said, has been sitting for a few months

Wouldn't sweat it at all.

 

[houdini]

all ways clean your gun, a clean gun is a happy gun.

 

[A1850]

my HighPoint (GASP!) carbine instructions specifically forbid cleaning until it shops shooting. It will void the warranty.

all ways clean your gun, a clean gun is a happy gun.

 

[OneShallSuffer]

Now if I can only find some ammo. Got a little stored away, but don't want to use it for fear of not finding more

 

[MrScrewzloose]

My Glocks like it dirty and the dude abides.

 

[Finalygotabeltfed]

all ways clean your gun, a clean gun is a happy gun.

More wear and damage is inflicted on guns from over cleaning them than shooting the piss out of them.

 

[Finalygotabeltfed]

Running an M4/M16 wet and dirty was always more reliable than clean as a whistle and "properly" lubed. Not all guns work their best when showroom clean.

Agree, my ARs are the same way. I'll boresnake the chamber every 200-300 rds and clean it well about every 2k.

 

[atilla]

Agree, my ARs are the same way. I'll boresnake the chamber every 200-300 rds and clean it well about every 2k.

for christmas my mother bought me a .223 boresnake. two years ago.

i found it still in the packaging awhile back.

no wonder i had a failure at the hora dolor. i can't imagine how many rounds have been through this dirty filthy pig of a whore rifle.

 

[GunGrey]

I haven't really cleaned my M&P since I think Halloween

Just light oilin to keep it from rusting but no cleaning


As for my mosin I threw it in my cabinet after last time I went shooting. Haven't looked a it since so I don't know

But it's a peasants rifle it will be fine

 

[JayMcB]

I haven't really cleaned my M&P since I think Halloween

Just light oilin to keep it from rusting but no cleaning


As for my mosin I threw it in my cabinet after last time I went shooting. Haven't looked a it since so I don't know

But it's a peasants rifle it will be fine

Why I bought 2...and a bottle of windex @ BJ's big enough to clean it

 

[Billsail]

Agree, my ARs are the same way. I'll boresnake the chamber every 200-300 rds and clean it well about every 2k.

Yup! Run a boresnake through it...you'll be good to go. A little CLP or Hoppe's on the first 2", and a little gun oil/lube close to the end. Pull it through a couple times. Easy-peazy!

 

[Harpua]

You're supposed to clean these things? ****!