The 22 creedmoor thread

[Feral Jared]

I started my own thread, but figured I’d jump in here since I’m starting my way through this archive. I built this custom Axis up in a wildcat cartridge I designed. It’s a standard short action, and I wanted something new so I’ve decided to go with a 16.5 inch 5r8 Xcaliber blank being turned by a friend.

 

[TradLife406]

I used to clean my rifles after every couple hundred rounds. Then Form showed me the light.
Just clean the action and chamber.

 

[naked wombats]

I've been a proponent of not cleaning for a long time, but I did have a 6.5x284 that liked to develop carbon rings.

Never an issue with 223, 6.5 grendel, creed or 308. Overbore seems to bring it on. Will see with these 22cm barrels though, so far so good.

 

[Scooby-93]

I've been a proponent of not cleaning for a long time, but I did have a 6.5x284 that liked to develop carbon rings.

Never an issue with 223, 6.5 grendel, creed or 308. Overbore seems to bring it on. Will see with these 22cm barrels though, so far so good.

How many rounds on your 22creed so far?

 

[naked wombats]

How many rounds on your 22creed so far?

350ish

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Nowadays I’ll clean a new barrel a couple times at the start then let it run. As long as it maintains its accuracy level or gets subjected to crap getting in it, keep hammering. If I have to for some reason I may run a wet & dry patch thru but rarely deep clean unless something drastic happens.
All depends on the particular barrel.

 

[Gstew1930]

I've been a proponent of not cleaning for a long time, but I did have a 6.5x284 that liked to develop carbon rings.

Never an issue with 223, 6.5 grendel, creed or 308. Overbore seems to bring it on. Will see with these 22cm barrels though, so far so good.

ive burned out 3 22creed barrels & haven't put a patch through any of them

 

[dårlig jeger]

ive burned out 3 22creed barrels & haven't put a patch through any of them

How many rounds on them?

 

[Nine Banger]

ive burned out 3 22creed barrels & haven't put a patch through any of them

 

[Gstew1930]

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you aren't wrong

 

[Gstew1930]

How many rounds on them?

around 1200

 

[The Guide]

Nowadays I’ll clean a new barrel a couple times at the start then let it run. As long as it maintains its accuracy level or gets subjected to crap getting in it, keep hammering. If I have to for some reason I may run a wet & dry patch thru but rarely deep clean unless something drastic happens.
All depends on the particular barrel.

There are two times when you NEED to clean a barrel. When it is brand new and when the accuracy changes. Scrub all the oil, dust, manufacturing remnants, and other goodies out of the barrel and chamber when you first get the barrel. You will be amazed at what you find in some barrels... Then just shoot the thing until your accuracy changes for the worse or you have an issue with feeding/extracting or pressure (Carbon ring). I am a fan of using a bore snake after a target session just to get any loose carbon out of the bore as carbon likes to absorb water. Other than that, I don't clean a barrel unless there is a major issue. Shoot more, fuss less.

Jay