clean my 10/22 before shooting?

[BTF/PTM]

I'm finally gonna get to break in my lil Ruger, it's sat in its box since I got it several months ago. Should I clean it before I fire it, or is the preserving oil thin enough that it'll be ok?

[paintballergb]

I would.

[mtenenhaus]

I do think you should clean it first....if only to make sure there are no occlusions in the chamber/barrel. Sometimes the grease or oil can thicken so a gentle cleaning can also help resolve that issue. Congratulations on your ruger, they're a lot of fun.

[Canucky]

Clean it PLZ! Run a patch through the bore if you don't think so.

[mcat707]

If you got the painted Ruger receiver, its a good idea to do a field strip and clean the entire thing. There has been quite a few complaints on paint chips in the receiver straight out of the box.

[FeuerFrei]

Take a look at this web-site if you are new to 10/22 rifles.
There is good info on what to use and where with regard to clean/lube.

http://www.ruger22.com/index.html

10/22 is an old design, but every time I shoot one I just smile.
--- a strong 10 on the "giggle factor" scale.

[cleanguy46]

Run a couple breakfree soaked patches down the barrel to clean out the factory oil and a few drops of breakfree in the trigger group and receiver and your good to go. If you have one of the factory painted receivers be careful using solvents because it can damage the finish.

[TheCilician]

Always a good idea to do some cleaning on new guns. There might be factory "dust" in the barrel that would end up scratching the inside while being shot.

[alpha_romeo_XV]

I don't think 10/22's are test fired at the factory. I would definitely check the bore and clean it before first use.

One of my gripes about 10/22 is the need to clean from the muzzle end. But this applies to my M1 carbine, M1A, and M1 Garand so I deal with it.

I got a new target barrel for one of my 10/22's and used a .22 bore snake to clean from the chamber end. Many small bore competitive shooters advise don't cleaning the barrel after every match - just the bolt face and chamber.

[GP3]

Clean it.

[operationblackwater]

Run a couple breakfree soaked patches down the barrel to clean out the factory oil and a few drops of breakfree in the trigger group and receiver and your good to go. If you have one of the factory painted receivers be careful using solvents because it can damage the finish.

Ditto!