I started out with the Lewis Lead Remover and went to copper/bronze Chore Boy and the tight copper brush. Chore Boy works better and faster. If there is, and it can be, some leading left...the lead remover patches or a cut up lead remover cloth will do it.

I used to think shooting jacketed bullets to clean a leaded bore was okay. I don't think so now. In theory one could get a bulged bore, plated lead, or some other type of bore damage. In reality, is it proven? I have never read of it but why chance it with something as valuable as a firearm?

The Lewis Lead Remover is better at cleaning leading from the forcing cone though. I keep it, and Chore Boy, on hand.

Vinegar will definitely eat blueing.

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