Mikej Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 My 625 gets a little sticky during a match. Do you folks clean with a brush between stages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I generally don't need to. If I did, I would wait until before a big break, just in case. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshooter3 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I keep a one piece nylon bore brush and with the RO's okay I just hit the cylinder face and holes before I load. I have to do this because I shoot a 646 with Ti cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockwerkes Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) You didn't mention what load you're using, as lead seems to leave more gunk behind than jacketed. I shoot RNL using Solo 1000. I'm pleased with the load, and even shot it at the Nationals. I can get thru a 5 or 6 stage local match without brushing the cylinder, assuming I started the match with a freshly brushed gun. If I notice things getting sticky, I'll go to the safe area and run my brush thru each charge hole about five times. After that, they are spotless. I think the key to it is using a stainless steel chamber brush (tip from Carmoney). It gets EVERYTHING out, making it spotless. If you're using just a bore brush, it's probably not tight enough to really get the junk out. I have it attached to a short, stiff chamber rod which works really well. In fact, it slips inside of my homemade demooner just like a holster. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=23102/P...ER_CLEANING_ROD http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1290/Pr...R_CHAMBER_BRUSH For the residue on the front of the cylinder and inside the the frame window (breech face), I use a stainless utility brush. I don't think I've ever had to address those areas during a match, though. Be warned, the stainless brushes are aggressive. Definitively NOT for the outside surfaces of the gun, or the typical glass bead finish on a 625 which be a bright "brushed" finish when you're done. Can't speak for blued guns, but I'd be leary of using it on one. Edited October 12, 2009 by glockwerkes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 With Clays and jacketed or plated bullets, I've never had to clean my 625 between matches, let alone stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&WIowegan Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 If it's a big match with many stages, I like to go to the safe area and brush the chambers with my Allison speed brush. I also brush out under the extractor once or twice during a ten stage match. I do it as a preventative. A lot depends on what powder and bullet you use. Bob. A16841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slflr Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I try to clean my 625 at least once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357454 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 My 625 gets a little sticky during a match. Do you folks clean with a brush between stages? Mike: I just finished our state match where I fired over 300 rounds without cleaning or brushing, no problems with extraction or loading. I use a 230 grain plated bullet with 4.0 grns of clays. I did give the gun a thorough cleaning prior to the match and wrapped a piece of lead away cloth on a brush then used my hand held drill to polish the chambers . For what it's worth I also polish all of my match brass before I load it, if I am using cast bullets I polish and then hand clean each one before loading them in my moon clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snertley Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I try to clean my 625 at least once a year. Are we supposed to do that? Or is that just some of that new fad type thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikej Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks for the replies. I will keep the brush handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Shooter Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I try to clean my 625 at least once a year. Some people clean them that frequently, but personally I believe that is a good indicator of obsessive compulsive disorder.... I can only assume that you area neat freak too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20nickels Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Right now I clean between each stage because I am still dialing in my boolit sizer that gets sticky lube everywhere and gums up the chambers. +1 on the 230 with Clays, no brushing required till you decide to clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boats Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Clays and Lead no cleaning required during a match. I do clean my guns after a session, some don't but I do. Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenite Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have never cleaned at a match but A1 was the only match I have shot that was over 5 stages. I have a speed mop and brush that I always take to matches intending to use them but never have. With N320 the gun stayed clean but I shoot minor with clays now and the outside gets sooty. I was cleaning my hands with hydrogen peroxide after a match Saturday (don’t know why other then that I hate the smell of solvent) but I poured some on a rag and wiped down the gun. I don’t know what to say other then in no time and no work my 625 has not been this perdy since the early 90’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I try to clean my 625 at least once a year. Usually in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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