[quote=Boonechaser;3890435]The only problem I have with the Mountaineer is the cleaning which is getting easier, everytime! The break and drop actions have spoiled me.

The other problem, I have is the bare primer bolt nose. Cleaning it is a PITA and getting the primer in the nose is about the same.

The extreme doesn't have the bolt issues and as I said the cleaning is getting better.

What do you use to clean your bolt nose, I haven't found anything yet that works good. cant get a brush in there correctly and afraid to use solvent with the pin, right there. afraid I will gum it up.[/quote]

You know you can easily remove the hammer assembly from the bolt housing, and you acrually should on occasion to clean and lubricate the hammer spring. With the bolt apart you can then spray cleaner into and on the bolt housing. I do use a plain old toothpick and solvent to clean out the primer rail system.