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Old 09-15-2007 | 01:38 PM
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Default Cleaning your 22

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


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Old 09-15-2007 | 01:47 PM
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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.


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Old 09-15-2007 | 02:03 PM
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ive shot mine 400 500 times no buildup either but i clean it with a hoppes bore snake i never use rods
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Old 09-15-2007 | 02:12 PM
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Thats a good idea... I may pick one off those up
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Old 09-15-2007 | 05:36 PM
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Try putting a few copper bullets through it just before your done shooting . it will help clean some of the lead out.

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Old 09-16-2007 | 01:29 AM
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I never knew they made copper plated 22 LR ammo
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Old 09-16-2007 | 05:58 AM
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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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Old 09-16-2007 | 01:11 PM
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I use the bore snake on my small bore 22cal and 17 HMR's
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Old 09-16-2007 | 06:26 PM
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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.
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