Mossberg 715T - Manual (Page 17)

CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
N
OTE
: Semi-automatic firearms require more frequent cleaning than those
manually operated.
With proper care, your Mossberg Intʼl. TM rifle will provide you with years of depend-
able service. Your firearm should be inspected and cleaned after every 200 rounds
to ensure that it remains in good condition. However, unusually dusty, dirty, or
harsh weather conditions, or use of dirty ammunition which leaves significant pow-
der residue may necessitate more frequent cleaning. Clean your firearm as soon
as possible after use. This is especially important if your firearm has been exposed
to moisture.
Follow the instructions and use the equipment provided in a quality firearm
cleaning kit.
All metal parts should be cleaned with an appropriate firearm cleaning solvent
and lightly lubricated with gun oil. Over lubrication should be avoided. Use only
lubricants specifically designed for firearms. Avoid the use of abrasives, which
may damage the metal finish.
Normal use requires only that the mechanisms be free of excessive shooting
residue. Very little lubrication other than a light oiling of external surfaces is needed
to prevent rust.
If the firearm is to be stored for a long period of time it should be thoroughly
cleaned and oiled. Do not plug the barrel or store the firearm in a case that will
absorb lubricants.
THE TRIGGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY, BOLT ASSEMBLY AND RECEIVER
In the trigger housing, special attention should be given to the bolt sliding surfaces
and to the feeding ramp. The bolt and the receiver must be carefully cleaned and
free of any solid residues. Solid residues in the bolt/receiver areas may prevent
the bolt from closing properly and a misfire may result.
THE BARREL
As it is not possible to clean the barrel from breech to muzzle, be very careful while
introducing the cleaning rod into the barrel muzzle, thus avoiding any damage to
the barrel crown.
Use a .22 caliber brass cleaning brush, moistened with solvent, scrubbing the bar-
rel several times.
Use a .22 caliber cleaning rod with a clean cloth patch to wipe the bore dry. Repeat
several times, using a new patch each time, until the barrel is clean and shows no
signs of residue.
Final wipe with a quality gun oil moistened patch. Do not over-lubricate, a light film
is recommended.
Be sure not to leave cleaning patches or excessive oil or grease in the
bore and make sure the barrel is free of obstructions and excessive lubri-
cant after cleaning as they can create dangerous obstructions, resulting
in damage to the firearm and/or serious personal injury to you or those
around you.
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