Author Topic: 209x45 cleaning between shots??? (Read 465 times)

TCAS · « **on:** October 02, 2003, 03:23:43 PM »

Is it nessesarry to clean the bore between shots when shooting 777 and sabot/bullets.

Also, I noticed in another thread that most folks do not use a bore brush when they clean their muzzle barrels---whats up?

Thanks

Tom C

Underclocked · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2003, 02:50:01 AM »

You will likely find it extremely difficult to load and seat the bullet to the same depth if you do not at least do a wet/dry swab between shots.

A bore brush is generally a bit of overkill for between shot swabbing. Just a spit patch or Windex patch should do what is needed.

savageT · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2003, 03:30:55 AM »

Quote from: TCAS

Is it nessesarry to clean the bore between shots when shooting 777 and sabot/bullets.

Also, I noticed in another thread that most folks do not use a bore brush when they clean their muzzle barrels---whats up?

Thanks

Tom C

The idea is to clean "just enough" to reload the sabot. You want to have a fouled bore for best accuracy, which is why you shoot off a couple primer caps before loadiing the first round.

Jim

Billyboy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2003, 04:06:01 AM »

I have noticed that it is much more difficult to load a second or third shot without cleaning, but my accuracy is not really affected. If I have time, I'll swab, but it is not 100% necessary. I found that the hornady sabot/200gr XTP with 120gr 777 shoots best in mine.