Gun Cleaning Trick

Mr. Lobo

I was talking to a gunsmith and he told me a neat trick. I thought that copper build up was causing my 06 to loose its precession. He said to run a wet patch of Hoppies bore cleaner through the barrel and let it sit for 24 hours. Then run a dry patch through the barrel and see if it is green. If so you still have copper in the barrel. This really worked good for me. I know we have beaten this horse to death but does anybody else know any tricks?

Jim

coyote-man

Mr. Lobo,
Sweets or Butch's works the best for getting the copper out, at least it is the easiest to use. I have been using Sweets since it first came out and if the patch is blue each time, then there is still copper in the barrel. No need to leave it over night, in probably the worst case you may have to clean it for a couple hours.
Caution tho if using on SS barrel, do not leave a strong ammnonia solvent in these barrels for more than fifteen minutes at a time. Also I have seen reports where they advise against putting another cleaner in the barrel if Sweet's or Butch's is being used at the time, to avoid a chemical reaction. Just patch the bore really dry before changing solvents.

JustC

I use the Shooters choice which is high ammonia. Most all of my barrels are SS. I leave it in while I clean the rest of the gun. Then I run another wet Shooters choice patch through and follow with the brushing. Then repeat the procedure. Then dry out with patches and finally go with a patch with rem oil on it, follwed by another dry patch. this lightly oils the inside but takes out all excess oil and keeps me from having to wipe the bore before firing it with oil in it. Just my way.

Usually two brushings with the shooters choice inside will get all my copper out. However, I don't think I have fired any of my bolt guns more than 20-40 times without a copper remover cleaning. Some say that's too much brushing, but I am particular about my rifling.

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He Dog

Not exactly a trick, but solvents and oils can damage the lens coating on optics. Be very careful not to get solvents or oils on any optical lenses.

Mr. Lobo

The optics warning is a good one. Especially if you are using Kroll. I have been told that it is so thin that it will actually work its way to the back of the lens (inside). I have been using JB for the actual cleaning and Hoppies as the test to see if I have cleaned out all the copper.

Jim

leeblackman

Another trick is using vinegar for brighting up brass components. Don't use it on peuter though, it will etch it.

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varmit hunter

I have used both Sweets and Butch's,Found Kroil to work better, And faster.

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Nighthawk

I use Midway universal solvent it cleans lead ,copper and everything that can foul your barrel. It cleans lubricates and protects your barrel and action as well. Thanks for the tip.

Rugster