When I'm target shooting at the range I have a habit of running a bore snake through my barrel every 5 rounds with some Ballistol on it.
My question: Is that overkill?
For me, yes it is overkill. But I'm not a good enough marksman for any of that to really make a difference in my results.
Yes, and it is a terrible idea.
Oil in the bore means that at LEAST one shot following the "cleaning" is going to go someplace other than the group, and likely two-to-five, pending bore condition.
Stop doing that.
When I'm target shooting at the range I have a habit of running a bore snake through my barrel every 5 rounds with some Ballistol on it.
My question: Is that overkill?
Ballistol is like CLP but better IMO. Ballistol cleans and removes all types of bore fouling.
You would be pressed to find a bore cleaner I have not been familiarized with.
Using them like you are ALSO removes any chance of shooting good groups.