Well when I started this thread I failed to mention some of the range day details.. I took a handgun FNS9, Ruger PC9, Ruger 10/22, and a CZ457 17HMR. 50 rounds through the FNS9 because I suck at shooting it. 100 rounds in the PC9. That was much more fun to shoot. About 200 rounds through the 10/22 which is below average for me. I usually shoot 400+ because it's fun and cheap. And 75 rounds through my CZ which was really fun. I think that is my new favorite gun. Total tack driver. Dimes at 50yds. and half dollars at 100yrds. I'm getting better every time I shoot that beast. When I take my AR I'm good for about 200 rounds depending on what else I brought. So that's about 450-500 rounds a day. I think those numbers could go either way for a light cleaning. I always seems to get a lot of yuck on my mops and patches and towels.
I don't mind cleaning guns. The thing that makes it a pain for me right now is i don't have a place to do it or to store the supplies. If I had a bench or table to work on and a place to store and organize the stuff it would be a breeze but that won't be possible until I get out of this apartment.
I have Mom clean guns for me.
Also, I don't belive anyone who has said they like cleaning guns or it's relaxing. Not a single one of you has offered to clean *my* guns for extra fun/relaxation. Also, my fridge toilet and dishes need to be cleaned and you must love plumbing and diapers.
You are lying. Probably to yourself.
They are your guns, so do what you like.
I have observed and worked on countless firearms damaged or worn badly by owners "cleaning" them. Some people cause damage from excessive disassembly/reassembly. Some do it from improper disassembly/reassembly. Many under lubricate, use tools that cause damage, etching chemicals, scrapers or abrasives.
Can't go wrong by cleaning your firearms after shooting. I always do. I like mine kept in tip top shape.
People overclean bores and pay too little attention to proper lubrication of the action. Clean the bore when groups start opening up. Just foam in some wipe out, let it drip out of the muzzle onto something like a paper plate/paper towels for a couple hours, then run some patches with a good rod from chamber to bore until they come out clean. Repeat if necessary, but actual time spent cleaning is negligible...most is you off doing something else while the Wipeout does its thing.
Meanwhile, just wiping down the action to remove most of the crud and then lubing with some kind of halfway decent lube is good enough. Eezox or rust prevent on anything outside that may rust for storage.
Scrubbing them spotless every range trip just isn't needed. You then need to refoul the bore again before getting back to consistent shots. Once the groups open up again, repeat cleaning.
Try Berrymans Carb Cleaner. Comes in a gallon paint container with a dip basket inside. You can find it at the auto parts store or Amazon.
Soak the baffles in it overnight.
Don't use it in enclosed spaces.
Would that work in the ultrasonic cleaner too?
I wouldn't try it. The odor leads me to suspect its flammable.
Well when I started this thread I failed to mention some of the range day details.. I took a handgun FNS9, Ruger PC9, Ruger 10/22, and a CZ457 17HMR. 50 rounds through the FNS9 because I suck at shooting it. 100 rounds in the PC9. That was much more fun to shoot. About 200 rounds through the 10/22 which is below average for me. I usually shoot 400+ because it's fun and cheap. And 75 rounds through my CZ which was really fun. I think that is my new favorite gun. Total tack driver. Dimes at 50yds. and half dollars at 100yrds. I'm getting better every time I shoot that beast. When I take my AR I'm good for about 200 rounds depending on what else I brought. So that's about 450-500 rounds a day. I think those numbers could go either way for a light cleaning. I always seems to get a lot of yuck on my mops and patches and towels.
The worst is going hunting in the rain and never firing your gun and still having to clean it after the hunt.