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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1391971" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>There will be many different opinions and mine is a mix of some of the previous post. Having looked down the barrel of many rifles of different materials and service with a bore scope, I have come to one conclusion.</p><p>(I don't always abide by it but I try to).</p><p></p><p>Barrels that have been properly cleaned and wiped with a non reactive oil or preservative Remain in good condition. No matter what type of material the barrel is made of it can react to any foreign/dissimilar material over time. Anything left in a barrel can react with the barrel and damage it over time.</p><p></p><p>Time and circumstance is the enemy. The longer the barrel is left un clean the greater the chance of damage. So if you clean often and properly preserve the bore, It should be fine under most/normal conditions. There are some reasons for not cleaning every time but as long as you know and except the consequences you will be ok. But neglect is the main reason for early barrel replacement. </p><p></p><p>PS: there is more to cleaning a firearm that scrubbing the bore, The entire weapon needs to be cleaned and maintained if you don't want to visit your gunsmith often.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1391971, member: 2736"] There will be many different opinions and mine is a mix of some of the previous post. Having looked down the barrel of many rifles of different materials and service with a bore scope, I have come to one conclusion. (I don't always abide by it but I try to). Barrels that have been properly cleaned and wiped with a non reactive oil or preservative Remain in good condition. No matter what type of material the barrel is made of it can react to any foreign/dissimilar material over time. Anything left in a barrel can react with the barrel and damage it over time. Time and circumstance is the enemy. The longer the barrel is left un clean the greater the chance of damage. So if you clean often and properly preserve the bore, It should be fine under most/normal conditions. There are some reasons for not cleaning every time but as long as you know and except the consequences you will be ok. But neglect is the main reason for early barrel replacement. PS: there is more to cleaning a firearm that scrubbing the bore, The entire weapon needs to be cleaned and maintained if you don't want to visit your gunsmith often. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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