New Ruger 10/22 Maintenance Question

[Dvrjon]

.22 Caliber Brass Muzzle Guard. Model# 22MG
$3.50

[Peahi2]

I use One Shot spray cleaner/dry lube on my semi-autos, it keeps them a lot cleaner and you don't have to break them down every time you shoot. I clean by using a G.I. toothbrush on the bolt face and breech face, a Gunsmither brush in the chamber, and a bore snake when needed. Before a shooting session I lock the bolt open and spray a generous shot of One Shot into the roof of the receiver and close the bolt, then spray the underside of the bolt. Let dry for a few minutes and go shooting. The dry lube is good for a couple hundred rounds before you need to re-apply.
Gunsmither brush:

I have a Kidd supergrade...and I use this tool, along with the patchworm to clean my rifle...However, it is not the same as taking down the gun, pulling out the bolt to clean, and cleaning the action. I have a hole in the back of the action to insert a cleaning rod, but in my case, the barreled action has a rear tang, so its one more thing to unbolt from the gun, and to take off the action to do a deep clean.

Pain in the butt yes, so I don't get to get the gun spic and span without a huge effort sadly. So my routine consists of the gunsmith brush, Hornady one shot, and the patchworm...sigh.

[Mayor McRifle]

I have a Kidd supergrade...and I use this tool, along with the patchworm to clean my rifle...However, it is not the same as taking down the gun, pulling out the bolt to clean, and cleaning the action. I have a hole in the back of the action to insert a cleaning rod, but in my case, the barreled action has a rear tang, so its one more thing to unbolt from the gun, and to take off the action to do a deep clean.

Pain in the butt yes, so I don't get to get the gun spic and span without a huge effort sadly. So my routine consists of the gunsmith brush, Hornady one shot, and the patchworm...sigh.

[Calamity Sue]

Since Calamity and I shoot 1K rounds of 22lr each outing, usually once a week, I clean after each shooting. For the first two-three times, I spray Ballistol in barrel and chamber, let it sit for a minute, then use a .17 cleaning rod with a double 1.25 cotton pad on it, wetting the first two or three with Ballisol first, then using dry ones. Never use a rod made for 22lr. The .17 the preferred diameter. I'll then wipe down the chamber with a paper towel, then spray again and use a few Q Tips to remove what I can. Since I shoot every week, I don't usually finish with a cotton mop with Rem Oil on my cleaning rod, but sometimes I do.

At least once a month, after 2-3K rounds shot thru each rifle, I'll remove the barrel and clean the chamber more thoroughly. It's amazing how much carbon buildup is there. Ballistol or Rem Oil all components and reassemble. I also usually change the springs once a year too.

For much more cleaning info, go to Rim Fire Central and do a search. Lots and lots of info on technique and tools.

[newbutold]

10-22 barrels need cleaning?

[Mayor McRifle]

For much more cleaning info, go to Rim Fire Central and do a search. Lots and lots of info on technique and tools.

Or serve in the military, where you will learn to keep your weapons so clean that the Joint Chiefs of Staff could eat their meals off of them, without all the FUD about “over cleaning” or the old wives tales about “only use this, never do that, etc.”

[DArBad]

I just ordered the Otis Cable " Patriot " cleaning kit from Amazon and some patches. I have plenty of Eds Red stashed and a small bottle of Hoppes No. 9.

That said, I feel that the one piece bore rod is the " better " system and I intend to get one too. Perhaps the Dewey or Tipton brand.

Post #19 from " Calamity Sue " above noted to get the cleaning rod sized for the .17 HMR is a good tip.

I just have to get to know/bond with my 10/22 when it comes.

Thank you all.

[DArBad]

Today, I finally had the time to disassemble my 10/22 for initial cleaning.

Disassembly and cleaning went fine. The Otis Cable Patriot kit was indeed easy, albeit slow to use, because you have to pull the cable through the barrel, replace the old used patch and make a new one and reinsert each time from the breech end.

Where I had difficulty is reassembling and dropping the bolt into the receiver. Its no wonder that some videos on you tube showed using a screw driver to hold the bolt release way back into the rear of the receiver as you find the proper angle to drop in the bolt. Took me countless tries but eventually got it done.

Just an FYI to everyone, you need that screw driver!

[RNE228]

Been shooting 10/22 for decades. Always used one piece rod from the muzzle.

There's a bore snake in my shoot box, since one piece rod is too long to fit. Never needed to use it at the range or in the field.

There's more than one way to skin a cat as the old saying goes

[joefrank64k]

10-22 barrels need cleaning?

Haha!! 100%

[JTROKS]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/100708377


https://youtu.be/rZ2zxnMzhTk

Highly agree with drilling a hole through the rear of receiver. Cleaning through the muzzle without a proper guard can ruin accuracy. My cousin cleaned his 22 pistol using regular rod without using muzzle guard and the accuracy deteriorated quickly.

[newbie1234]

I had two 10/22, I shoot both of them regularly and clean them after every range trip.
- I clean the barrel from the muzzle with .22 brass cleaning rod. Or you can use aluminum cleaning rod. I never use the steel cleaning rod.
- After cleaning of the bolt, this tool will ease the installation of the bolt.

https://gunsmithertools.com/shop/ols/products/xn-gunsmither-1022-bolt-bar-lcb7302vsa

[SDDAVE56]

I had two 10/22, I shoot both of them regularly and clean them after every range trip.
- I clean the barrel from the muzzle with .22 brass cleaning rod. Or you can use aluminum cleaning rod. I never use the steel cleaning rod.
- After cleaning of the bolt, this tool will ease the installation of the bolt.
https://gunsmithertools.com/shop/ols...bar-lcb7302vsa

I just ordered that yesterday.

[Spyder]

Drill a hole in the back of the receiver so you can clean back to front. Easy to do, works great.

[Usmc0844spare]

I bought a new Ruger 10/22 Sporter with the 22 inch stainless barrel. It is still in the LGS for the 10 day waiting period. It is my first 10/22.

I watched the you tube video from Ruger and the young tech just used a bore snake. I prefer to use a one piece carbon fiber rod and brush. I am used to cleaning my shotguns and 1911s and clean from the breach end to muzzle.

I can see that on the 10/22, I will have to disassemble and remove the barrel to accomplish the breach end to muzzle cleaning with a rod.

Is this how you clean your 10/22? Or you just insert your rod into the muzzle to breach ala revolver style of cleaning?

Drill a hole in the back of the receiver for the cleaning rod.

It's not hard and you don't need an expensive jig.

The only tools I purchased to do this was one of those "clicking" center punches that put in a divot when pushed, and some fresh cobalt drill bits. Receiver is comparatively soft aluminum.

Measure carefully for the location, punch in the location with the punch, and then use increasing bit sizes until to final dimension.