Author Topic: Cleaning my 10/22??? (Read 949 times)

clarkfork · « **on:** July 17, 2004, 04:18:56 PM »

Okay........., here's a dumb question for you - how does everyone clean their Ruger 10/22 barrel without damaging the muzzle crown? Everything else I have is a bolt so I've never had to deal with this!

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2004, 04:49:06 PM »

The easiest, safest way is to use a Patchworm.

http://20-20.8m.com/

JoeRobbins · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2004, 04:49:16 PM »

I only have the 10/22 Magnum, but I've "helped" a few 10/22 owners also.

I take the bolt out and run a rod through from the muzzle end and "judge" where to drill the hole to be able to clean it from the back with the barrel on the receiver.

Joe

jh45gun · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2004, 06:37:45 PM »

Quote from: JoeRobbins

I only have the 10/22 Magnum, but I've "helped" a few 10/22 owners also.

I take the bolt out and run a rod through from the muzzle end and "judge" where to drill the hole to be able to clean it from the back with the barrel on the receiver.

Joe

Drill the hole?

? What kind of bubba job are you talking about?

? :roll:

JoeRobbins · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2004, 05:03:25 AM »

Drilled the hole in the back of the receiver. I also installed my own overtravel screw in the trigger guard. Had to drill a hole for that one also. Not so long ago you had to drill holes in the top or side of the receivers if you wanted to mount a scope. Didn't hurt the function of the guns at all.

I guess I just use what works for me. Advice is a wonderful thing, you can use it or ignore it if you like.

Bubba aka Joe

RemingtonDave · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2004, 06:12:35 AM »

Somebody (don't remember who) makes a jig for this very purpose so the hole is drilled in the right spot.
Possibly Brownells sells it.

RDave

jh45gun · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2004, 12:11:19 PM »

What ever floats your boat? I guess I will stick with using pull throughs on my guns that are not single shot or bolt action. Just as easy and cleans just as well with out modifications.

chuckles · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2004, 06:21:38 PM »

www.otisgun.com The best way I've found to clean all my firearms.

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2004, 09:09:20 AM »

Thanks for the link for the patch worm quickdtoo...I just ordered me one of the field kits...looks like a pretty good system...

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2004, 10:02:50 AM »

Quote from: Deadeye47

Thanks for the link for the patch worm quickdtoo...I just ordered me one of the field kits...looks like a pretty good system...

You're welcome, always glad to share stuff! I tried making my own but had no luck, guess you need just the right kind of trimmer line to melt and form a head on the end, mine kept breaking off, stuck in the barrel! For no more than the patchworm costs, it's well worth it! Tim