mpia
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I got a new first time ever bolt action 30-06. I've been reading and viewing rifle barrel cleaning comments, PDF's and videos for a couple of months and now gone through the threads here; I'm confused;
So after brushing with Hoppes#9, using 4 or 5 Hoppes#9 wet patches then 1/2 dozen dry patches, Am I supposed to run an oiled patch as the last step, then a dry one before I take it out to the range?
I usually fire 20 or 30 rounds rounds between cleanings, but I never used any oil. Oh yeah my groups stink, Controlling my flinching is a work in progress:banghead:. Have I hurt the barrel by not oiling it? am I cleaning it wrong or too much? Help ad some consensus please.
So after brushing with Hoppes#9, using 4 or 5 Hoppes#9 wet patches then 1/2 dozen dry patches, Am I supposed to run an oiled patch as the last step, then a dry one before I take it out to the range?
I usually fire 20 or 30 rounds rounds between cleanings, but I never used any oil. Oh yeah my groups stink, Controlling my flinching is a work in progress:banghead:. Have I hurt the barrel by not oiling it? am I cleaning it wrong or too much? Help ad some consensus please.