I don't"clean" mine the like the normal thorough cleaning I give a rifle if I've shot it...but if I ever put anything in a bore, then take it out, I at least wipe, dry, and lube the bore...I just don'tlike putting up a rifle that's had anything in the bore without doing that.....$%#& happens...this way I never have to worry about it...only takes a minute

My .02 cents...