My father was a fan of the Marlin 336 30-30 rifle, and despite its age, the rifle performed like it was fresh off the shop. To keep tradition, I bought a 336 30-30 rifle for myself and kept it in top shape, just like my father taught me. If you're like one of many hunters who own a 30-30, then this is what you need to do to clean your rifle thoroughly.
How To Thoroughly Clean A Marlin 336 30 30 Rifle
The Proper Marlin 336 Lever-Action Rifle Cleaning And Maintenance Process
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To thoroughly clean 30 30 rifles, you need the necessary equipment like flat-head screwdrivers, cleaning rods, and some lubricants and patches for the bore. You can buy these items at a store or if you're a little low on budget, just make your own gun cleaning kit!
Safety First
Before you start everything, make sure that there is no ammunition inside the receiver or the barrel and the gun is pointing to a safe direction. It can be done by cocking the lever once or twice so the bullets will eject from the barrel.
Remove The Lever On The 30 30 Rifle
The next step is to remove the lever by taking out the screw with a flat-head screwdriver right above the trigger guard.
Remove The Bolt
Once the lever is taken out, you can remove the bolt by pressing down the hammer to pull it out. With a brush, you can clean the bolt to remove any dirt inside the barrel that firing ammunition produces.
Cleaning The Barrel Of A 30 30 Rifle
Now with your cleaning rod, work your way from the upper receiver down to the muzzle. This will flush out any foreign object inside the barrel. You can also use cleaning patches for the grooves.
To reassemble your firearm, put everything back the way you removed it.
Your rifle's performance is a reflection of your maintenance and care. Thorough cleaning and proper care can increase your rifle's life span while keeping performance in check. To achieve utmost accuracy and consistency, be sure to regularly lubricate and take good care of your Marlin 30-30 rifle.
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