I used to clean them after a few shots but lack of time does not allow me to do that. One thing I did not mention with the lead/carbon fouling is when I return from the range I will send 2-3 patches of Ed's Red through the barrel and let it marinate for 4-5 days. I follow up with a nylon brush. Send a couple of additional wet patched down the pipe then dry patch and proceed with the copper cleaning.
I think some people are reluctant to use the JB compound. It is a very mild rouge that keeps the lands sharp. Good stuff IMO.
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