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Indoor and target PCP, AA T200

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Re: Indoor and target PCP, AA T200

Post by dave77 » Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:15 pm

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Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:33 am
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Something I didnt do and was amazed at the difference it made is run some patches down the barrel before shooting it. Dont use and copper or metal brushes . I did my pistol this am and it was not done either. I cant wait to shoot it to see how it shoots now.
Assume a rod and cleaning jag (I have both types, prefer the round type over the slotted type) for .22 will work. How about using a cleaner such as Hoppes or CLP, Ok if you were to get some on the seals? I also have a .22 bore snake but I hesitate to use it anymore as it's so tight a fit I sometimes think it's going to break inside the barrel.
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Re: Indoor and target PCP, AA T200

Post by Sir Henry » Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:21 pm

dave77 wrote:
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:15 pm
BigAl52 wrote:
Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:33 am
Dave
Something I didnt do and was amazed at the difference it made is run some patches down the barrel before shooting it. Dont use and copper or metal brushes . I did my pistol this am and it was not done either. I cant wait to shoot it to see how it shoots now.
Assume a rod and cleaning jag (I have both types, prefer the round type over the slotted type) for .22 will work. How about using a cleaner such as Hoppes or CLP, Ok if you were to get some on the seals? I also have a .22 bore snake but I hesitate to use it anymore as it's so tight a fit I sometimes think it's going to break inside the barrel.
The snakes get easier and easier the more you use them. I have some so worn they slide right through.
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Re: Indoor and target PCP, AA T200

Post by North Country Gal » Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:55 pm

Good advice on cleaning a new bore before shooting. I just use a standard lead/copper/carbon solvent for cleaning the bore like Hoppe's Elite. I'd be careful of the harsh degreaser type cleaners getting near O rings and seals.

As for cleaning rods, I only use quality one-piece rods like a Dewey, they type that has the plastic coating. Yes, the bore snakes get easier to use the more use they see.
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