Intellectually, I am fully aware that my guns can remain uncleaned for a long while without harming them a bit.
Intellectually, I know that excessive cleaning is worse than letting them get and stay filthy.
Emotionally I cannot leave them dirty for long because there's a Drill Sergeant hiding somewhere just waiting to make me do push-ups until HE'S tired.
Two passes with a bore-snake isn't excessive, I don't think. Nor is a wipe down with solvent and a soft cloth on the bolt.
I'll just have to risk the push-ups for not being able to pass a white-glove inspection... but I can't leave them completely filthy.
Intellectually, I know that excessive cleaning is worse than letting them get and stay filthy.
Emotionally I cannot leave them dirty for long because there's a Drill Sergeant hiding somewhere just waiting to make me do push-ups until HE'S tired.
Two passes with a bore-snake isn't excessive, I don't think. Nor is a wipe down with solvent and a soft cloth on the bolt.
I'll just have to risk the push-ups for not being able to pass a white-glove inspection... but I can't leave them completely filthy.