You’d think cleaning a rifle would bring peace of mind. A fresh bore, well-oiled bolt, clean chamber—it should help, not hurt. But there’s a short list of rifles that somehow shoot worse the moment ...

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I get to shoot a lot of guns for my job. That’s the fun part. I also end up needing to clean a lot of guns. That’s when the fun stops. Fortunately, I’ve fine-tuned my cleaning process over the years ...

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Some time ago, I was asked how to clean a rifle. There are as many different ways to do this as there are to summon Beelzebub, and there is no single “correct” method. Whatever works, works. Below, ...

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The idea of a break-in procedure for new rifles is a current trend. It can be done with any rifle, but is more helpful on custom barrels than mass-produced models. (Steve Knight/Tyler Morning ...