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Well I clean it and bore snake the barrel the after the first fifty rounds I bore snake the barrel then again at 100. The I let loose. Most important thing is to clean if before you shoot the first time.
I'm new to the forum but not new to the tact 22 I have a Smith Wesson 15-22. I hope to learn and share my lessons learned and hopefully be a valued member.