Episode 269: Are You Destroying Your Barrel When You Clean It? | A Better Way to Clean Your Rifle

In Episode 269 of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson of Wolf Precision announces the winners of two slots to attend the Wolf Precision Long Range Shooting School and then dives into a topic that every shooter thinks they understand — cleaning your rifle barrel. What if the way most shooters clean their rifles is actually doing more harm than good? Jamie shares decades of experience from running the Wolf Precision shooting school, where rifles are fired and cleaned far more frequently than most shooters will ever experience. Through years of observation with borescopes and real-world testing, he explains how common cleaning practices — including the use of bronze and nylon brushes — can actually cause damage to the lands and grooves of a barrel.  Jamie also discusses the real-world experience gained from cleaning thousands of barrels through decades of shooting school classes and how that experience led to a completely different way of thinking about barrel maintenance. If you've ever wondered whether you're cleaning your rifle the right way, this episode may change your entire approach. Sponsors MDT Chassis Systems - Learn more at: mdttac.com Krieger Barrels - Visit: kriegerbarrels.com Wolf Precision Training Opportunities • Long Range Shooting School Limited openings remaining for the 2026 season. • The Wolf Pack – Online Training Membership Includes the Online Long Range Shooting School, Reloading Class, and Prosumer Gunsmithing School for just $19/month.Members also receive 10% off Wolf Precision products and services, including ACE systems and barrel work. Learn more at: https://www.wolfprecision.net