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Rifle cleaning basics by Nosler (12 PHOTOS)
Meet Wes. Wes is going to illustrate the basics of cleaning a bolt-action rifle.
Here is a list of things you should have. Not all of these are necessary but it’s better to have these around for cleaning. For instance, you might not think you need tweezers until you’ve lost a patch somewhere hard to reach with your fingers.
A vice makes things a lot easier. It’s an extra set of hands that don’t get tired.
A bore guide will ensure that you don’t damage the chamber of your rifle accidentally. It will also make it easier to file patches through the back of the rifle over the action.
This is good practice to prevent scratching your stock with your rod. It will also keep solvent off your stock, which may damage the finish.
See, they do come in handy.
Not too big, not too small. Be sure to use a jag sized appropriately to the bore of your rifle.
To hear is to obey.
By going through the receiver you minimize any risk of damaging the crown, preserving the rifle’s accuracy.
This is way cleaner than it will be when you bust out your patches. This is your end goal; if they don’t come out bright and clean, keep at it.
At least one dry patch to wipe down the inside of the barrel.
Lastly, you’ll want to remove the bore guide to clean the chamber. Fouling and build-up in the chamber can be potentially dangerous, as it can cause cartridges to headspace incorrectly. But you want to be careful to avoid scratching the chamber as well, so be generous with your patches.
Give the action a cursory wipe-down, lube as directed and your rifle is now good to go.
If you want to see more, check out Nosler’s Facebook page. They’ve just rolled out the .26 Nosler which is an interesting new cartridge. It’s a very flat-shooting 6.5mm round for hunting and target shooting.
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