I can't believe the highest rating is full clean, carbon, copper, etc. after EVERY outing,,it really is not necessary, there is NO point..I can only assume the majority of respondents just 'like to do it' to feel they're working on their firearm,,,,because in all honesty, it's a waste of time...every 5-10 outings (shot number and weather dependant) is more than fine to avoid any corrosion or pitting..
Exactly the reason for the poll. Some might argue that corrosion, which is pitting, happens quite rapidly made worse by damp conditions and condensation. There may be other reasons too; such as reloaders who apply a consistency mark for themselves; sharpshooters who have 'always done this'; stalkers who are not out everyday; others who are out everyday; keepers who don't have time in amongst all the other tasks etc.
Am interested to hear what people 'actually do' not whether it is right or wrong, or a waste of time.
That's the spirit! Can you fill in the poll, you managed to post before I'd listed it!
So the first shot is from a cold clean barrel every time.
Full clean after every outing. So the first shot is from a cold clean barrel every time.