22 caliber cleaning rods, Whats good?

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Post by bgreenea3 » Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:59 pm

I've noticed accuracy drop offs when there is a lot of fouling around the crown that returns after its been cleaned. not sure if it is a fouled rifleing or the carbon/lead buildup where the barrel releases the bullet. I might try just wiping the muzzle off next time I notice the accuracy drop off
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Post by ruger22 » Tue May 03, 2011 12:25 pm

Bullseye wrote:Many rimfire barrels are are made of mild steel vice high carbon.

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.......:shock: .......I would have never thought that, except maybe a cheap import. I hope none of the more respected makers do it.
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