Never clean mine (except primer pockets).
Liked On: 31-12-2020, 05:37 AM
In addition to gundoc’s great advice, a very light draft angle on the sides and a few thou off the bottom will help with clearance and prevent chipping of the bedding when installing the action.
Liked On: 30-12-2020, 07:57 AM
I use bushing dies and always turn my necks with a K&M turner. I just skim the necks to take high points off and give consistent thickness. Even with Lapua brass there is up to 1.5 thou neck...
Liked On: 27-12-2020, 12:36 PM
Thanks for proving my point perfectly.
Liked On: 27-12-2020, 07:30 AM
I use bushing dies and always turn my necks with a K&M turner. I just skim the necks to take high points off and give consistent thickness. Even with Lapua brass there is up to 1.5 thou neck...
Liked On: 21-12-2020, 11:54 PM
I use stainless dentist tools to get in there. I got mine by asking a dentist for used tools being binned after use. They dispose of them regularly.
Liked On: 19-11-2020, 10:18 PM
Some great shooting and discussion here. Perhaps hitting a 1 MOA dot with a single cold bore shot is more relevant to most of us? To prove consistency, hit it again with a single shot on a...
Liked On: 25-10-2020, 12:21 PM
Good going, but I bet you get the itch for something else next year :thumbsup:
Liked On: 14-10-2020, 08:46 PM
I’m sure it’s possible with poor quality cleaning rods, aggressive solvents and poor processes, but I also think too many shooters baby their barrels. A brass or synthetic brush is much softer than...
Liked On: 14-10-2020, 02:06 PM
Good advice here. My .284 is on a T3 with a long bolt stop and mag. A short action can be done but to get the most out of it with high bc pills a long action is better. Perhaps a 6.4x47 Lapua or...
Liked On: 08-10-2020, 10:19 PM
I’m sure it’s possible with poor quality cleaning rods, aggressive solvents and poor processes, but I also think too many shooters baby their barrels. A brass or synthetic brush is much softer than...
Liked On: 08-10-2020, 02:41 PM
A few mentions of RE22 as a good option here, but I caution against it. I used it in my .25-06 with a variety of pills including: 100 and 115 NBT, 110 Accubond, 115 VLD and 117 SST. It’s a good...
Liked On: 08-10-2020, 12:27 PM
I’m sure it’s possible with poor quality cleaning rods, aggressive solvents and poor processes, but I also think too many shooters baby their barrels. A brass or synthetic brush is much softer than...
Liked On: 07-10-2020, 06:53 AM
G’Day Fellas, As the title suggests, I have moved from the Motueka Valley to Brisbane to work with the RAAF for a few years. Many thanks to those in NZ who have guided, encouraged, informed and...
Liked On: 07-10-2020, 02:40 AM
I’m sure it’s possible with poor quality cleaning rods, aggressive solvents and poor processes, but I also think too many shooters baby their barrels. A brass or synthetic brush is much softer than...
Liked On: 06-10-2020, 10:52 PM