I own a Sig SP2340, and unfortunately I only get a chance to shoot it maybe once a year. I might put 100 rounds through it when I do go shoot.
2007-05-15 10:27:36 · 12 answers · asked by ken_d_3911 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
For my rarely used ones, I usually do a quick cleaning before shooting including running a patch down the bore to catch any oil that may be in there.
After shooting do a thorough cleaning and oil it well. I run a lot of oil down the bore to keep it from any corrosion (hence the advise above).
Check on it every three to six months, depending. In a high humidity area, take extra precautions like silica gel packs and a zip lock bag. If you don't use it and lubricated it well, it should not require more cleaning.
Never use WD40 to store your metals. It evaporates after a while. I like Breakfree CLP.
2007-05-15 12:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you shoot it give it a thorough cleaning, and just leave a very light coat of oil and the metal, too much oil will collect the dust in the air and gum it up. Check it every 4-5 months, and see if it needs a quick cleaning. I also recommend CLP. I shoot every couple of weeks and have never had a problem with my guns jamming due to poor maintenance.
2007-05-15 20:24:07 · answer #2 · answered by jay L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean after every shooting session. Or at least once a year (if stored unshot).
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2007-05-15 23:23:35 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean it after you shoot, and you should be fine as long as it is stored in a good place
2007-05-15 17:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by jason a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to prevent corrosion, and gumming I recommed cleaning at least once a month with a light lube after. Thats what we use for our issued weapons.
2007-05-18 04:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time or every other time you shoot depending on how long before times you shoot.
2007-05-15 17:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by Chad K 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
after you shoot, clean it, oil with a medium to light oil, like engine oil for example, wipe it down, DON't oil your ammos, then keep for the next year's firing session.
2007-05-16 14:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that it is best to clean a gun after every shooting session.
2007-05-15 17:35:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
With todays Powder you would not have to do it very often.. Possibly after you have fired 2500 rounds of ammo..
2007-05-15 18:56:55 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
after your done shooting then the gun powder and other stuff is easyer to get out
2007-05-16 19:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by hunter1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋