Cleaning your 22

Mr. Longbeard · 09-15-2007, 01:38 PM

Just curious as to how you get the lead out of your 22LR???

Dixon · 09-15-2007, 01:47 PM

I would assume using a brass brush attachment for your cleaning rod would do the trick. However, I have only shot between 200 and 300 roundsthrough my .22 and I show no signs of lead buildup.

I only use RemOil when I clean mine. But, as stated, there is no signs of lead buildup either.

jeremyd2012 · 09-15-2007, 02:03 PM

ive shot mine 400 500 times no buildup either but i clean it with a hoppes bore snake i never use rods

Mr. Longbeard · 09-15-2007, 02:12 PM

Thats a good idea... I may pick one off those up

ruger357w · 09-15-2007, 05:36 PM

Try putting a few copper bullets through it just before your done shooting . it will help clean some of the lead out.

Mr. Longbeard · 09-16-2007, 01:29 AM

I never knew they made copper plated 22 LR ammo

ruger357w · 09-16-2007, 05:58 AM

Federal makes them. You can get them at Wal-mart for around $10.00 for the550 round value pack. There a 36 gr. copper plated HP. They shoot great in all of my 22's

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sjsfire · 09-16-2007, 01:11 PM

I use the bore snake on my small bore 22cal and 17 HMR's

kelbro · 09-16-2007, 06:26 PM

Try Hoppes lead remover. Swab it back and forth a few times and let it soak overnight. Cut a few strands from a copper 'ChoreBoy' scouring pad. Wrap it around the swab and stroke it through a few times. The copper will cut the softened lead but will not hurt the barrel. Repeat as necessary. If it's really leaded, it may take a few overnight soaks.

There are some copper plated steel scouring pads that WILL scratch the barrel. Make sure its the copper ChoreBoy.