flypenfly 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Well I installed my rail today and I think after zeroing in my scope, it's going to be a bastard to get it off to clean the rifle and zero it in again. Even if I mark the screws, I don't think it'll be right 100%. So, shooting Remington UMC from Walmart and some PRVI brass ammo, how long is a reasonable interval between cleanings? I think cleaning the barrel shouldn't matter but cleaning the action, bolt, etc will require removing the top cover and of course the slide rail. Actually, can you even clean the barrel without the bolt locked back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Mine gets cleaned every time I use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vinny_land 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 ^agreed after every shoot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pogy 5 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 After every time out which usually averages about 50 shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Genocide 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I haven't cleaned mine yet, put maybe 450 rounds through it. I just took the bolt carrier out and wiped the piston with my hand, does that count as cleaning? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 LOL every 300 or 400 rounds I will say, that's what I burn every trip to the range or shoot out. The bolt face, the gas tube, piston, barrel and muzzle brakes gets the majority of burn cake powder residue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squib 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 What? That's like asking how often you bathe your junk yard dog! I didn't know you had to. Actually, everytime I shoot it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Clean it? Not so much. I mainly oil it. "Broken Arrow Break-in Lube". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunz4Fun 0 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) Have a 7.62x39 haven't ever cleaned. Don't know as I have tried that with the IZ-114 yet. Edited February 17, 2008 by Gunz4Fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) I put about 3 or 4 hundred rounds thru it before cleaning Edited February 17, 2008 by topmaul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maniac Jack 2 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 That's like asking how often you brush your teeth! Twice a day. No exceptions. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Clean? Uhh whats that? If I use brown bear or any other cheap ammo I clean it within a week of shooting it (they seem to be a little bit corrosive). Maybe every 90 rounds or so, I just run a brush down the bore and wipe off the big hunks of crap then I'm done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AKMIKEFMJ 0 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 It's an AK........Doesn't need cleaning.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Threecard 15 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I clean my7.62 after every use, which probably equates to an averager of every 100 rds, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glennfrank 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I run a boresnake through it after every outing & give it a good cleaning after 4 or 5 outings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
engbob 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I lean my rifle against a tree and piss down the barrel to clean it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mollysman420 19 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 The only saiga i have had problems with NOT cleaning is the shoties the gas piston seems to get stuck as i have seen more often in OPs guns than in mine but i clean mine at least once every couple of years lol no every time i shoot DragonWolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gandog56 0 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Mine gets cleaned every time I use it. Same here. I was looking for "none of the above" in the poll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bambambam 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Clean? What is this clean you speak of? If my weapons don't work dirty I have no use for them. Usually every fourth or fifth trip to the range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frankd4 1 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Never still waiting to see what it can take, I have four 223's and one is under constant test mode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 yeh really, clean it? uh, your votes are a little low. who really cleans AKMs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stock 223 0 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 It's an AK. Slosh it in some creek water, slam in a full mag, and "let er eat Pete". It'll shoot every time. --- I strip mine down several times a week to speed up my time. That may be important some day. If I see it needs cleaned, it gets it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sfven 0 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I typically will wipe down the outside of the gun after each range session. I will use a spray cleaner with out removing the dust cover after 5 to 6 sessions, and will perform a full cleaning around 20 sessions. If it was a particularly heavy range session or 3 gun match I will blow out residue with some canned air. I lub her up with some Gigaloo every couple of sessions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gandog56 0 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I don't count the rounds. It just gets a thorough cleaning after every time I shoot it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fxhart 14 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I work at a range so I put my converted .223 up for people to rent (don't worry I bought another one ). The thing NEVER gets cleaned and keeps on running. Our Bushy M4gery is another story... Well I installed my rail today and I think after zeroing in my scope, it's going to be a bastard to get it off to clean the rifle and zero it in again. Even if I mark the screws, I don't think it'll be right 100%. So, shooting Remington UMC from Walmart and some PRVI brass ammo, how long is a reasonable interval between cleanings? I think cleaning the barrel shouldn't matter but cleaning the action, bolt, etc will require removing the top cover and of course the slide rail. Actually, can you even clean the barrel without the bolt locked back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreenEye 1 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 To me the thought of cleaning one of my saiga's is kinda like the thought of washing and waxing my snowblower. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cjive134 0 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Well I installed my rail today and I think after zeroing in my scope, it's going to be a bastard to get it off to clean the rifle and zero it in again. Even if I mark the screws, I don't think it'll be right 100%. So, shooting Remington UMC from Walmart and some PRVI brass ammo, how long is a reasonable interval between cleanings? I think cleaning the barrel shouldn't matter but cleaning the action, bolt, etc will require removing the top cover and of course the slide rail. Actually, can you even clean the barrel without the bolt locked back? I clean after every trip to the range whether I shoot 1 or 100 rounds. I have bought 2 used pistols in the last few months and I am disgusted by how some people keep their guns... and how could you send a person a dirty gun??? Maybe I'm a little to anal but I like a clean gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer55 1 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Well I installed my rail today and I think after zeroing in my scope, it's going to be a bastard to get it off to clean the rifle and zero it in again. Even if I mark the screws, I don't think it'll be right 100%. So, shooting Remington UMC from Walmart and some PRVI brass ammo, how long is a reasonable interval between cleanings? I think cleaning the barrel shouldn't matter but cleaning the action, bolt, etc will require removing the top cover and of course the slide rail. Actually, can you even clean the barrel without the bolt locked back? I clean after every trip to the range whether I shoot 1 or 100 rounds. I have bought 2 used pistols in the last few months and I am disgusted by how some people keep their guns... and how could you send a person a dirty gun??? Maybe I'm a little to anal but I like a clean gun. I have a neighbor who washes all his cars every other day no matter if he drives them or not. It's An obsessive kinda thing I guess. I hear ZOLOFT works pretty good for these type disorders. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bshoop13 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 i know that people say that ak's dont need to be cleaned but i like to clean all of mine after every time i take them out. if we were in a combat situation that would be different but were not so i like to take care of my investments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renegadebuck 16 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 i know that people say that ak's dont need to be cleaned but i like to clean all of mine after every time i take them out. if we were in a combat situation that would be different but were not so i like to take care of my investments I haven't cleaned mine yet and shoot Silver Bear or Golden Tiger. It's had about 1500 rnds so far and no visible wear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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