It's a .22; spray it down, oil it, and forget it.pfgrone wrote:Also, I clean her guns for her when we get back from the range and I HATE trying to get that Ruger back together again after cleaning.
Seriously. I know that's hard to adjust to, especially for those of us who are former military, but the fact is, .22s just don't need detailed cleaning. Competition shooters strive for consistency, and many rimfire competitors absolutely will not clean their guns in the traditional sense.
Think of a good .22 like you would a good cast iron skillet: once it gets seasoned, don't let soap anywhere near it.
Kevin