How To Clean A 30 06 Semi Auto

OK. I guess they're all out trying to get better groups, lighter trigger pulls, etc. :rolleyes:

You'll find that the ARGO system fouls considerably and that it is a PITA to get clean.

Tools and supplies:

Powder solvent

Copper solvent

Oil (CLP, Hoppes Elite, or Benelli)

Cleaning rod with jag and bronze brush

Patches

A cotton swab tip to match the chamber's diameter

Clean rags

Bore guide (optional, but suggested)

Disassemble the rifle into these components:

Detail

You'll find the heaviest fouling on the piston and piston tube.

Soaking these in a powder solvent while cleaning the rest of the gun would be suggested.

Use a shallow plastic or aluminum tray.

Further disassemble the barrel group, removing the bolt handle and bolt.

Clean the barrel as you would any rifle barrel.

Soak a patch with powder solvent and run it through.

Run the brush through at least ten times.

Run a clean patch or two through.

Repeat the process using the copper solvent.

Repeat until dry patches come through dry and clean.

When finished cleaning the bore, run a lightly oiled patch through the barrel once.

Use the lightly oiled cotton swab tip in the chamber and throat.

Clean the bolt face using a toothbrush or small parts brush from your cleaning kit, making sure that you fully remove any brass build-up on the face and around the extractor.

Inspect the bolt and face for wear and or damage.

Now go back to your parts that have been soaking.

Vigorously scrub the piston tube and piston with the brush and solvent, removing as much of the fouling as you can.

Don't be too surprised if all of it doesn't come off, but get as much as you can.

After cleaning, apply oil to the o-rings on the piston tube and to the rest of the parts and reassemble.

You may notice fouling on the inside of the forearm as well.

Clean it or ignore it. Fine either way.

Remove the trigger group and brush or blow out any debris. Then lightly oil, wipe down and reassemble.

NEVER leave parts oiled to the point that oil is dripping or running off them. This attracts dirt and will lead to failure and premature wear of parts.

Wipe down all exterior surfaces and re-assemble the firearm.

The Hoppes Elite makes the black synthetics look like new, so don't be afraid to use it on them.

Just buff it out so it's not slippery.

Check the action, saftey, and trigger for function.

Store the gun in a safe and dry place.

Use common sense when caring for the weapon.

If you've been out in inclimate weather, then a more thorough disassembly and cleaning is warranted.

Don't slip the gun into a case or sleeve while it's cold or wet and just leave it there.

Don't put in display over the mantle in Montana and ignore it for 6 months.

Check your scope mounts periodically and clean your scope per the manufacturer's instructions.

If you're traveling or in a camp, I'd suggest at least taking a bottle of Hoppes Elite Field Cleaner and a bore snake.

I'm sure I've probably left out something vastly important, but it's like trying to explain to someone how to ride a bike, just sitting here typing out the words.

Perhaps I should make a Benelli cleaning and care video :confused: