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2/6/2016 10:42:12 PM EDT
With my new upper on the way, I did not get a chrome lined barrel.  I know if I am storing it, I need to protect the inside of the barrel, right?  it is 4140 chrome moly steel.  Should I put a light coat of oil inside when storing it, and would I need to run a bore snake or patch through it before shooting?  I know its is a fairly stupid question and may have been asked before..thanks
2/6/2016 11:02:41 PM EDT
[#1]
A swab down the bore with oily patch and be done.  No need to reswab before shooting.
2/12/2016 9:05:32 AM EDT
[#2]
I always dry patch before shooting a weapon that has been in storage.
2/14/2016 12:33:19 PM EDT
[#3]
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With my new upper on the way, I did not get a chrome lined barrel.  I know if I am storing it, I need to protect the inside of the barrel, right?  it is 4140 chrome moly steel.  Should I put a light coat of oil inside when storing it, and would I need to run a bore snake or patch through it before shooting?  I know its is a fairly stupid question and may have been asked before..thanks
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sorral,

As you described one oily patch down the bore will suffice. When your ready for shooting run a solvent patch down the bore followed by a dry patch and your ready to go!

In the future always remember your question is not "fairly stupid". Better to ask then to wind up with a spoiled bore.

Impala
2/14/2016 1:41:04 PM EDT
[#4]
I have a chrome moly unlined barrel its just like any steel barrel rifle. Little oil patsc after cleaning. Thats it never any trouble. Nothing wrong with your question its good to take care of your guns.
2/14/2016 4:53:42 PM EDT
[#5]
Stupid question because I should know this. I have been shooting a long time, but have been having brain farts lately
 
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