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Old 03-13-2012, 08:42 AM
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Default how do you clean your cylinders?

Hi all,

I find the biggest chore of cleaning a revolver is the cylinders, I'm talking about the accumulated lead fouling right behind the chamfer cuts specifically; in a .357 it's tough but in my experience shooting .38's in it is even worse, regardless of bullet type or load . In my quest to make this as easy as possible I've been asking this for a while and I have heard all kinds of ahem 'interesting' things, from white vinegar to dremels and drills.

What I have found to be the most effective and easiest so far is first a swab with hoppe's 9 followed by a dry patch, then alternating bronze brush, lead remover cloth patch (stainless cyl), dry patch, repeat until clean. Even so, this takes several iterations and a fair amount of elbow grease.

So, what is your method? Also, cylinder on or off the frame?

thanks,
Dave
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