Rifle Bores and Susceptibility to Fouling

[reppans]

How important is the surfacing/finish on a bore in terms of fouling and cleaning? I have several firearms in various quality ranges and, within a certain caliber type (ie rimfire, pistol centerfire, or shotshell), I haven't really noticed any significant difference in cleaning the bores from the different manufacturers.

Reason I'm asking is that I'm seriously looking at new bolt rifle that has managed to check all my boxes, but a review of it has mentioned the following.... and did I mention I really hate cleaning guns? (a primary reason I want a bolt rifle):

Complaints? Only one, and based on the gun’s performance in the accuracy test, you may or may not care. This is one dirty gun. I don’t think I’ve ever worked with a rifle that required so many patches to come clean.
The prime suspect is the bore, which I examined with a Hawkeye borescope. It’s not like I found a bunch of tool marks or anything, but it’s not exactly mirror bright either.
I think hand-lapping would solve this issue or, much simpler, a product such David Tubb’s Final Finish. I’ve not yet tried Tubb’s ammo-based method of smoothing of bore (it’s available in component bullets or as loaded ammo), but those I know who have tried it give it a thumbs-up. Or just suck it up and clean the rifle with however many patches it takes.

From HERE.

 

[Jimro]

Two different barrels from the same manufacturer will probably give you different results. Also, as barrels wear in they usually get easier to clean up, at least until they get worn out.

Use a foaming bore cleaner and less patches, you should be fine.

Jimro