The practice of oiling too much on guns dates back to old world wars. The materials used have also been changed and the lubricating strength has improved since then. You should always oil your guns after a thorough cleaning. If you fail to do so, it may be the cause of rust and fouling buildup. It affects your accuracy. While you can still oil the inside of a gun barrel before shooting, make sure to bring along gun cleaning patches so that you can wipe off the inside of the gun barrel just as you are about to shoot.
Some people even use bore snakes for a quick clean on their guns. As a safety rule, always check that your gun is empty before you start cleaning.
You should always oil every part of the gun after cleaning it. The oil prevents the formation of rust on your gun. However, make sure you apply a light coat of oil inside the gun barrel.
Too much oil and it can affect the trajectory of your bullets. Oil reduces friction which propels bullets at a greater velocity. However, a bullet must form a virtually gas-tight seal so that it can contain the chamber pressure.
Oil it and always run a dry patch through before shooting. Oil it to prevent rust, and running the dry patch through will not only remove any of the said oil, but will positively verify the barrel is free of obstructions. DT1 Sergeant Full Member. Oct 23, 2 Alabammer. I usually just clean my barrel with a bore snake and call it good. If I need to clean a badly fouled bore with solvent, I run an oily patch down the bore when I'm through. I've also heard what you have about not shooting a non-oiled barrel after cleaning.
Always thought it might be an old wive's tail but figured why take a chance Never tried graphite. Gunfighter14e2 Rusty Nail Full Member. Jul 9, 7, 10, Alabama eHam. When your finished cleaning take a patch and soak it an scrub the bore with old fashion lighter fluid.
When the fluid drys it will leave a white powder sticking to the bore your fingers as well. This will protect the bore and there will be no need for that first wasted shot. If you and the stick are right, your cold bore will be in the same hole as the rest. Remember all powder has graphite in it. Colonel Full Member. I stopped oiling my bolt gun barrels when I started using SS match barrels. Click to expand Last edited: Jun 14, Dec 19, 0 66 ABQ. Big issue is mixing chemicals and not removing them wether it's in the barrel or the throat!
Make sure ya get all of 1 chemical before you use the next, especially in the throat as erosion can start pretty fast and I say no more time it takes to run an oil patch and then a dry patch is not asking a bunch!
I know article below does not speak of it but maybe you can learn 1 small thing from 1 of the most used barrel makers making barrels! Bartlein Barrels, Inc. Rob01 Super Mod Staff member. Jul 9, 12, 4, NC. Clean cold bore and fouled cold bore are two different things.
Every once in a while the moons align and they are very close but it shouldn't be counted on. If you are planning to need the cold bore shot and others following it in the same place then you should leave the bore fouled or clean and then foul it before use.
If just cleaning and storing to be pulled out later and shot then I run a patch with Kroil on it and then run a couple dry patches before shooting.
Before going to a match I fire rounds through the rifle to make sure it's properly fouled so all shots are where I want them. Dec 31, 1, 1, 42 Norman, OK. I heard from another guy reporting the same findings with wipeout patchout that a coating of oil stopped the problem for him, I haven't had a problem since. Maintaining your firearms is a must for every gun owner. However, it is not necessary to oil the bore for regular use or long distance marksmanship as gun oil can lead to inconsistent first shots.
Although, having a small amount of oil inside the barrel will not drastically impact your shots at a self defense distance.
The polished exposed steel inside your barrel that is exposed to contaminants is more apt to rust. Another reason to run an oiled patch down the barrel is to pick up any remaining residue inside the bore. Even after cleaning thoroughly with a rod and steel brush, some amount of particulates remain in the barrel. An oiled patch will pick up this material and leave behind a film of oil. The community remains divided on whether it is beneficial to oil the inside of your barrel.
However, one thing is universally agreed upon; excess use of oil as a whole is actively bad. Regardless of the impact on accuracy, excess oil can seep into your ammunition and cause problems.
Primers and powder contaminated by gun oil can result in misfires, hangfires, and squibs. Therefore, use your gun oil sparingly, including when oiling the bore of your gun. I was unable to find any scholarly studies on the effects of oiling your bore on accuracy.
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