How often to disassemble lock?

[awreis]

How often should a lock be disassembled and cleaned? Currently, I only have time to shoot mine maybe once a month. After each shooting session I remove my lock and scrub it woth soapy water, then moose milk, then I will lube it with ballistol before reinstalling it. Since I don't know when my next outing will be i want to make sure it's cleaned good enough to last a long time in storage just incase. I have only disassembled it once to do a little lock work but didn't know if I should take it appart more often than once a year or so. Also, is just using oil good for lock lubeing since I clean and lube after every shooting session or should I use a grease as well?

 

[maillemaker]

I hardly ever disassemble my competition locks. I will pull them from the stock, dunk clean them in the sink with warm soapy water, blast dry with compressed air, and then spray with Kroil and wipe down.

There is little reason to disassemble a functioning lock.

 

[wiscoaster]

I only disassmble a lock if it needs a little "tuning" or least some friction reduction.

Your cleaning process is good enough, and with experience, and trial and error, you'll learn where to add just a little extra grease in only just the right spots.

 

[ronaldrothb49]

I do pull the lock and clean it every time I clean a rifle. I see no reason to disassemble the lock unless there is something that needs to be worked on.

 

[bpd303]

I usually disassemble my locks only once to tune them. Then like others have said a good cleaning after shooting and re-oil is all that is needed, unless there is a problem.