How Often Do You Clean

[JLM Ranger]

Every time I shoot. Like them clean and smooth.

[Sheepdog1968]

I typically shoot in a trap league that runs about 20 weeks a year and practice a fair bit off season. I usually go between 1,000 and 2,000 rounds between cleanings. It runs just fine. The only reason I end up cleaning it that frequently is I've usually done something requiring me to take it apart. If it's apart I will clean it nim gonna try and go longer between cleanings. I've got about 5000 rounds total through this shotgun.

[teflondog]

I run a bore snake through my 870 after each range trip. I disassemble and do a thorough cleaning every 1k rounds. I don't shoot it much so I've only had to do a proper cleaning a few times in the past 5 years.

[Teeko]

I don't clean it too often unless I go through a case then I'll clean it once I get home

[AK4me]

I've had my 870 for mor than 5 years and have only cleaned it once

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[2shotjoe]

I cleaned my shotgun once, once.

[BigFatGuy]

I put some oil and grease on it every other trip, but I don't recall the last time I actually cleaned it without a mechanical issue that required taking it apart...

[SWIFT50]

I clean after a fun day at the range. Every time all the time.

[Steve_In_29]

I don't think I have ever cleaned my bought new Win 1300 Defender. My semi-auto Escort simply gets the mag tube wiped down when ever I take it apart as it is too messy to handle otherwise.

[land locked]

Every time after shooting it whether 25 or 200 shells. It just bothers me to have a dirty gun. Just not right.

[scotchblade]

I usually enjoy cleaning. But with the 590A1 I just picked up, it just has the look and feel that say "don't pamper me, you don't have to."

[anti]

After every outing shooting at the clay range or out hunting in the field. 11-87's don't like to run too filthy or you may have cycling issues.

If you own one and haven't yet - clean out that action spring tube! And before you put the big stock retaining nut back on, place a thin coat of anti-seize compound on the threads so it's easier to remove next time.