Saiga7081 5 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Just put 30rds through the rifle. Wanted to check it out with all the new things I did. Need to get cleaning kit. How often or how many rounds before you guys clean it? I assume nothing bad will happen if I wait until next week. Just shot it a few days ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I clean mine after every session. 5 rounds or 500 rounds. It is too easy for "just 2 days" to turn into 2 weeks. Carbon and junk will only get harder to clean off. Not the end of the world to not clean it, but not a good way to build the cleaning habit that will become second nature. "Every part, Every time keeps my rifle shooting fine!" That is my cleaning motto. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga7081 5 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I clean mine after every session. 5 rounds or 500 rounds. It is too easy for "just 2 days" to turn into 2 weeks. Carbon and junk will only get harder to clean off. Not the end of the world to not clean it, but not a good way to build the cleaning habit that will become second nature. "Every part, Every time keeps my rifle shooting fine!" That is my cleaning motto. I need to buy a kit is the reason. But, I agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I agree with Rob. Anytime my guns are fired, they are cleaned. Remember these are tools and my tools are always kept sharp. Be safe, Yakdung Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I clean my rifle once a year... whether she needs it or not! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 if shooting corrosive ammo.. aka Yugo.. then yes clean within 24 hours. I just cleaned my 762x39 Saiga after 3 months and about 1000 rounds or so.. Just got a 30 cal boresnake for the S308, so that PROMPTED me to do it.. Rem Clean, Hoppes 9, & a dab of the old Klean Bore Mil-Tec 25B on the RAILS where the bolt rides.. Just shot another 250 rounds in the last 3 weeks so I may be cleaning again before Christmas.. just for WINTER storage sake.. The 545x39 needs a little more attention though running the 52/53gr FMJ surplus/corrosive stuff.. Recommend a BORESNAKE, Baby Bottle Brush w/Bristles for the gas tube.. and some kinda oil.. Be careful with BrakeClean & Rem Clean and etc.. it will eat factory paint.. keep it IN the receiver and bbl... Al 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga7081 5 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) if shooting corrosive ammo.. aka Yugo.. then yes clean within 24 hours. I just cleaned my 762x39 Saiga after 3 months and about 1000 rounds or so.. Just got a 30 cal boresnake for the S308, so that PROMPTED me to do it.. Rem Clean, Hoppes 9, & a dab of the old Klean Bore Mil-Tec 25B on the RAILS where the bolt rides.. Just shot another 250 rounds in the last 3 weeks so I may be cleaning again before Christmas.. just for WINTER storage sake.. The 545x39 needs a little more attention though running the 52/53gr FMJ surplus/corrosive stuff.. Recommend a BORESNAKE, Baby Bottle Brush w/Bristles for the gas tube.. and some kinda oil.. Be careful with BrakeClean & Rem Clean and etc.. it will eat factory paint.. keep it IN the receiver and bbl... Al Cleaning tools from where? Walmart, Turners? Is there a kit, so I get the right stuff? It was Wolf ammo. Edited October 20, 2010 by Saiga7081 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) I bought mine around August of last year, have run ~2,000rds through it since and havent cleaned it yet. All non corrosive ammo tho. I have lightly wiped off the bolt carrier however. It gets my hands really dirty when i take the dust cover off to apply 3 in 1 oil on the guts every once in awhile. Hasnt missed a beat and i dont plan on cleaning it anytime soon .Just saying. Edited October 20, 2010 by Mullet Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga7081 5 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I bought mine around August of last year, have run ~2,000rds through it since and havent cleaned it yet. All non corrosive ammo tho. I have lightly wiped off the bolt carrier however. It gets my hands really dirty when i take the dust cover off to apply 3 in 1 oil on the guts every once in awhile. Hasnt missed a beat and i dont plan on cleaning it anytime soon .Just saying. Wolf ammo is non-corrosive I used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 The only real downside of not cleaning right away is that you need to use more of this stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Take pride in having the dirtiest, longest running, non malfunctioning firearm without a cleaning, out of your buddys. Its like a badge of honor to me when speaking to gun snobs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgconnor13 206 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 get a bore snake, old tooth brush, oil, Q tips, pipe cleaners and some rags. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graniteer 10 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 You can get cleaning kits from just about anywhere. I saw a Hoppe's Universal Cleaning kit for super cheap, I think it was 10 bucks at Wallymart. Get a .30 cal brush too. I clean my guns pretty frequently. Sometimes I clean them even if I haven't fired them. I'm pretty anal about this kind of thing. I even wash my car by hand in the winter. To each their own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 get a bore snake, old tooth brush, oil, Q tips, pipe cleaners and some rags. Q-Tips? This ain't no AR! A Boresnake, some patches, a can of CLP, and a can of compressed air, (or a compressor if you've got one), works pretty damned well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I clean an AK every time I shoot if using corrosive ammo (like Yugo M67) If shooting Barnaul or Wolf, maybe once a year. Occasionally wipe it down with an oil rag for rust inhibiting. I only clean my AR about every 500 to 1,000 rounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you didn't get the AK kit with the Saiga, go to Walmart and get any .30 caliber cleaning kit. Breakfree CLP is a good cleaner, Lubricant, and rust inhibiter. I use it on ALL my weapons. If there is a lot of carbon fouling, I use Ballistol to clean and Breakfree to lube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I think YWHIC hit the nail on the head. When using yugo I like to clean within 24 hours. All other ammo I wait between two and three months to fuck with. Like Mullet Man, I tend to keep the insides well oiled and clp'ed more than the barrel. I do the internals once a month or so. Anyway I haven't had any issues yet, these rifles were made for abuse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 PostA... the downside is with compressed air it blows the SOLVENT and debris/carbon mess onto the kitchen counter.. which if you've recently gotten a GF or moved back home with mom that may NOT be a great idea. Q-tips to get into the FCG area of the receiver just to WIPE some of the carbon dust out around the springs and stuff and maybe the gas block.. little cleaner (REM CLEAN/BREAKFREE CLP).. and then rub the Q-tip in the gas block where the piston goes in and out. Wallyworld, Kmart, Dicks Sporting Goods, Big-5, etc.. You can buy a KIT for like $30 and then just grab a $6 can of the Rem Clean / Breakfree CLP.. Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bohound 281 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Clean? What is this clean you speak of? It's called a "fail-point test"... So far, no fail. Don't expect one... As previously mentioned, this ain't your sister's AR, is finest Russian firearm (say that with Vodka-drunk accent, it sounds better). Don't shoot corrosive, and clean after you dig it out of the cache-point. That is all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob-cubed 74 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Bamboo skewers. I use Q-tips too, but with bamboo skewers you can push all kinds of bits of rags in the receiver, through the gas tube, etc. and the pointy end is perfect for getting under the extractor. An old toothbrush. A cleaning rod and some patches. Solvent of choice. I clean every single time, since I keep my guns where it's pretty humid. While non-corrosive residue is not nearly as likely to cause rust, it will still attract and hold moisture next to metal parts. So I like to clean and put a patch of CLP or Eezox down the bore and other surfaces before putting them away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Sarge 34 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Shoot all the corrosive ammo you can get. People that do not understand the issues of shooting corrosive ammo usually post and tell you not to shoot it. Clean your rifle after you shoot it. Takes a few minutes. Or don't. Never clean it. It is your rifle. Wash your car weekly. Or don't wash it for a year. It is your car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bug Splat 2 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Boresnake, CLP, old rag. I treat my trunk guns like redheaded step children. Just enough love to keep them going but no extra effort. After 500 or so rounds I'll run the boresnake through and wipe down the bolt and other parts both with CLP. I might do a detail strip and clean once a year. Ask me how I treat my nice AR's or Competition bolt guns and thats a WHOLE different story. They are meticulously cleaned after ever range trip with bore guides and q-tips. I do this for top accuracy and just making them look good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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