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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1392507" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>As stated early in this post, I have replaced many barrels after looking at them with a bore scope for many reasons. Use and abuse has always been the reason. Cleaning and maintaining has not been the cause of a single barrel being replaced.</p><p></p><p>The only thing that I have seen that damaged the barrel to any noticeable amount was cleaning from the muzzle end. Even though this showed wear signs, it still did not appear to hurt accuracy, just the looks of the crown. The other cause of damage from cleaning is improper use of bore solvents.</p><p></p><p>I am no different than anyone else and occasionally leave a weapon un clean. Knowing that it does/can reduce barrel life It soon begins to worry me and I have to clean it SOON.</p><p></p><p>Everyone has there own Ideas about cleaning, and I don't try to change</p><p>that. But it is funny that I never see or work on a clean well maintained rifle until it is worn out and needs a barrel or parts replacement.</p><p></p><p>To clean or not to clean is your choice, It's your weapon.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion and experience working on firearms.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1392507, member: 2736"] As stated early in this post, I have replaced many barrels after looking at them with a bore scope for many reasons. Use and abuse has always been the reason. Cleaning and maintaining has not been the cause of a single barrel being replaced. The only thing that I have seen that damaged the barrel to any noticeable amount was cleaning from the muzzle end. Even though this showed wear signs, it still did not appear to hurt accuracy, just the looks of the crown. The other cause of damage from cleaning is improper use of bore solvents. I am no different than anyone else and occasionally leave a weapon un clean. Knowing that it does/can reduce barrel life It soon begins to worry me and I have to clean it SOON. Everyone has there own Ideas about cleaning, and I don't try to change that. But it is funny that I never see or work on a clean well maintained rifle until it is worn out and needs a barrel or parts replacement. To clean or not to clean is your choice, It's your weapon. Just my opinion and experience working on firearms. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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