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Offline theplace2b

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.17 HMR *****How to Clean?
« on: March 03, 2010, 05:48:23 AM »
Just bought a .17 HMR barrel........Sure is a small hole.....Can anyone give me some advice on how to clean and lubricate?      Thanks in advance.
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Re: .17 HMR *****How to Clean?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2010, 05:53:26 AM »
I always used break free clp and a .17 bore snake.
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Re: .17 HMR *****How to Clean?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2010, 07:28:29 AM »
you should be able to  buy a cheap kit from Wally World with everything you need. i cut down 22 patches tell they work.
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Re: .17 HMR *****How to Clean?
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2010, 09:18:21 AM »
I use a bore snake if really dirty, the first time it will be very tight, but keep pulling it wont break. As for oiling  a piece of weed eater line burned on one end and sharpened on the other so you can stick it through a patch. Works well for my .17 mach 2. These .17 patches are really small.
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Re: .17 HMR *****How to Clean?
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2010, 03:43:52 PM »
Thanks guys, this should get me going!!
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