GDMR @ 100yrds?

[why2dogs]

I rarely clean my barrels...don't believe in it, especially a match barrel with a bore snake. The bore snake can accumulate carbon and other hard particulate matter in the fibers of the rope, which are then dragged through your bore, which is a recipe for increased damage to the bore surfaces.

Copper is a great lubricant for the bullet to ride...carbon, not so much.

I never did get a 6.5 snake. Dip a brass brush in Hoppes #9. Couple of times down the barrel and mop it out with patches till they come out clean. What would be your indicator that your barrel needs cleaning? Drifter says he cleans his when he sees acuracy tail off. How about if you don't plan on using the rifle for an extended period, would you clean it and maybe run a patch with some lube down the barrel?

[Mohawk3a]

Hi Drifter. I always clean my guns after each use. I dap a brush in Hoppes 9 run it down the pipe and then dry patch, then wet patches with Hoppes until they come out clean, then dry patches. Would you reccomend another solvent/method? Looking to get a bore snake for this caliber.

I have tried several different solvents in my bolt guns and have settled with boretech eliminator. I havent found anything that works better, that is safe on barrels. Do you use a brass or nylon brush? Im not sure if hoppes has ammonia, if it does I would stay away from it.