In other threads/posts, I've seen people comment that their guns won't shoot as accurately after cleaning, or that they won't clean until accuracy is an issue. Why is this? What are the mechanics of it?
I have also seen remarks that guns can be ruined by over cleaning, sometimes making references to military firearms being worn out due to too stringent of cleanliness standards or having nothing else better to do during idle time. Again I ask, what is the actual cause of this? Damage to the bore from metal cleaning rods? I ask so I can make sure to avoid it while caring for my own firearms.
I have also seen remarks that guns can be ruined by over cleaning, sometimes making references to military firearms being worn out due to too stringent of cleanliness standards or having nothing else better to do during idle time. Again I ask, what is the actual cause of this? Damage to the bore from metal cleaning rods? I ask so I can make sure to avoid it while caring for my own firearms.