How much cleaning?

[glenhunter]

How much cleaning is needed for a new Remington? They do say shoot it right out of the box! However, I feel the need to run a few pads through it and possibly a bore snake. Am I correct in this? Thanks.

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[Bowhunters]

I've seen the commercial on tv of the guy pulling his Remington out of the box and shooting bullseyes with it straight out of the box without even touching the scope. LOL

It would never hurt to run a snake or cleaning pads through the bore just to make sure, I know I would do it regardless if the box says 'ready to shoot'.

[cjg]

Some books suggest a break in system, take a shot, clean, take a shot clean, 5 times then go to 5 shots clean, etc. I tried this on a new rifle I bought, not sure if it made any difference or not. Cabelas also sells a break in bullet kit, the bullets have some abrasive or something on them to break in the barrel, they sold them as bullets or loaded rounds.

[DouglasSpear]

I clean my firearms right out of the box before ever shooting them. I clean them after each shooting session or hunt unless I will be using it again within a month. I also run a dry patch then a lubed patch through all my firearms after summer to get rid of any moisture from humidity.

[DocHolladay]

I always clean a new rifle. The factory shoots it to make sure it fires properly and then packs it up and ships it. Me cleaning it lets me know I start with "clean slate".



BH, cjg was just giving his input to the question that was asked. The answer he gave was a good and valid.

[cjg]

Looks like the super moderator removed my post

Here's the Cabelas item number to the Tubb's bore conditioning ammo
zz-21-6321 I've read some good things about it, but haven't personally tried it, but will with my next new weapon. The last few I have been able to afford have been used, so I went with what I had and they were good shooters anyway.

[DocHolladay]

It was a super admin that removed the post. Thanks for putting the item number back up.

The Tubb's Final Finish is some good stuff from everything I have read. If it is used first, then there is less copper fouling in the barrel, which makes it easier to clean the firearm...everytime. This is for new or used. I have looked at it numerous times, but its been a long time since I bought a new rifle and I broke my old rifle in correctly. Once I decide to get a new rifle, I will purchase some and use it.

[VinceRN]

My Remington 700, and any rifle, I cleaned after each shot for the first 5 shots, then after each three shots for a while. Now, with a little over 200 rounds through it I run a cloth through it after every couple three round groups and then a thorough cleaning before leaving the range.