Manual

8
Rimfire and Centerfire Cleaning
The frequency of cleaning your rimfire/centerfire rifle will vary greatly depending on
the ammunition, weather conditions, climate, type and amount of lubrication used. It is
recommended that you clean and lubricate your rimfire/centerfire after each day’s shoot-
ing. A rimfire/centerfire must be free of rust, dirt, grease, and powder residue to function
safely and reliably. Careful maintenance, which includes inspection of all components to
determine if they are in proper working order, is absolutely essential.
Basic cleaning equipment needed: The appropriate size cleaning rod with bore brush
(fiber or brass), patches, high-grade gun cleaning solvent, Knight oil™ with rust inhibitor,
small lint-free cloths, pipe cleaners, and a toothbrush.
WARNING
!
Before cleaning, be certain that the rifle is not loaded. Cleaning a loaded rifle may
result in accidental discharge.
1. Disassemble your rifle as described on page 24 of this manual. Take care to put all
small parts and similar components in a tray.
2. For normal cleaning, run several patches saturated with a high-grade gun cleaning sol-
vent through the bore. Start from the chamber end. The periodic use of a brass bore
brush is recommended, especially if you notice a buildup of copper residue in the bar-
rel, but do not use it every time you clean the rifle because excessive use of the bronze
bore brush may lead to premature wear of the barrel. Always use the appropriate cali-
ber brush, cleaning rod, and patches. The use of an inappropriate caliber brush, clean-
ing rod, and patches may cause damage to the barrel and/or rifling.
3. Inspect all surfaces of your rifle and remove any shooting residue with a toothbrush
and high-grade solvent. Do not use solvent to clean inside the fire control group;
clean with dry cloth only. Wipe with a dry cloth.
4. Wipe off all external surfaces with a dry cloth, following up with a light coat of
Knight oil™ with rust inhibitor.
5. Reassemble your rifle according to the instructions in the disassembly and assembly
section that starts on page 24.
Care and Cleaning