Break-Free CLP Only?

[Texas Star]

In cleaning guns, do you use a solvent like Hoppe's No. 9 in the bore, or can one just use Break-Free CLP for both cleaning and lubrication/preservation?

I've usually used Hoppe's, but hate the smell of it, and wonder if I can just rely on Break-Free for the whole affair.

Will CLP remove copper jacket fouling from rifle barrels?

Thanks,

T-Star

 

[BarbC]

I'm no gunsmith by any stretch of the imagination but BreakFree seems to be working for me. I wouldn't use anything else on the 637 anyway so I've gotten used to it all the way around.

 

[MTKTM]

You hate the smell of Hoppe's??? Sacrilege!!!!!

 

[m1gunner]

Hoppes will remove copper fouling, but it isn't very aggressive. Tjere are better cleaners for removing copper.

However, hoppes is just strong enough that you shouldn't use it with brass brushes.

Overall, CLP is good stuff, but it doesn't touch metalic fouling.

 

[7shooter]

A friend tells me his wife thinks the smell of Hoppe's #9 is an aphrodisiac. I haven't asked her if she agrees although she might since she has stayed married to him. I've tried using Breakfree for both cleaning and lubricating but didn't think it cleaned as well as Shooters Choice ( I only shoot jacketed bullets ). I still use Breakfree as lubricant.

 

[FrankD45]

CLP is a good general purpose cleaner and does a great job of cleaning carbon deposits and light copper fouling. For heavy copper fouling I use Butch's Bore Shine which smells like ammonia but does a quick job on fouling. For lead I use a bronze brush wrapped with Chore Boy copper mesh. CLP is good if you are cleaning after every outing. I hope that helps.

Frank

 

[klondike]

"A friend tells me his wife thinks the smell of Hoppe's #9 is an aphrodisiac. I haven't asked her if she agrees although she might since she has stayed married to him."

My wife's favorite fragrance on a man.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Hoppes #9 is essentially relabled Kerosene. You could save yourself some money and just use regular Kerosene or Diesel fuel instead.

 

[canoesota]

I use Hoppes #9 and Break-Free CLP on all my guns.

 

[44forever]

#9 and Breakfree

Hoppes #9 is ammonia based so is unwise for use on nickled guns. If the ammonia gets under the nickle plating it can destroy the copper undercoat and allow the plating to flake off. I use #9 for blued guns and Breakfree or "Miracle cloth" to clean the bore on nickled guns though it takes a lot more elbow grease than #9.

 

[84CJ]

After break in I only use CLP. But I don't shoot my rifles much any more.

 

[Texas Star]

After break in I only use CLP. But I don't shoot my rifles much any more.

I don't shoot mine a lot, either, but need to do well by them after I do. Handguns are more often fired, but the lower velocity seems not to create as bad a cleaning situation.

T-Star

 

[Jebus35745]

I was thinking of slipping hoppes in my wifes perfume bottle. Love the smell. I use CLP for almost all of my gun needs. If Hammerli recommends it for their guns then it can't be too bad. Larry

 

[jkc]

I use traditional Hoppes # 9 as a general-purpose powder solvent and parts cleaning solution just fine cleaning rimfire crud &tc. Hoppes' new "Elite" field and gun cleaners seem to live up to their claim to not only clean up but also prevent build-up of carbon fouling &tc. Butch's Bore Shine seems to aggressively attack copper fouling, and CLP seems to do everything fairly well. BC's "Sheath" offers great rust protection, and a little lube, on parts that want rustproofing vs. lubrication...

 

[Landpimp]

Kroil and Break Free(which is also sold by Toyota in a repack, so its gotta be good)

 

[Wheelgunner840]

For most of my cleaning needs, I use regular Hoppes #9 (for lead), Hoppes copper cleaning solvent (for the jacketed stuff) and/or Shooters choice, which works OK on both lead and copper.

After cleaning is when everything gets a thin coat of Breakfree CLP. I haven't had any guns rust in many years.

For the smokey BP shooters, it's hot water and Balistol. Sometimes I'll use weasel piss or mule snot as well!

Weasel piss:
1 part hydrogen peroxide, 1 part isopropyl alcohol, and 1 part Murphy's Oil Soap.

Mule snot:
1 part balistol, and 1 part water.

WG840

 

[gunlovingirl]

I was thinking of slipping hoppes in my wifes perfume bottle. Love the smell. I use CLP for almost all of my gun needs. If Hammerli recommends it for their guns then it can't be too bad. Larry

So, is there a possibility that #9 might be an aphrodisiac for men too? Hmmm. Chanel has a #5 and a #19, but maybe they should come out with a #9.
Back to the original question. I use BF CLP on my guns. Used to used Hoppes, but it wasn't recommended for my nickel plated, so I started using CLP. Seems to work well.

 

[tomf52]

I can't believe the effectiveness of homebrewed "Ed's Red". Google it for the recepie. About $10 to $12 cost per GALLON. Use it for all cleaning and Mobil 1 30 wt for lubing. Especially good lube for semi-auto slides. Thrown all the other little bottles out.

 

[buckeyeshooter1]

I use breakfree for both a cleaner and lubricant with the exception of heavily lead or copper fouled bores. Then I use some Barnes CR-2 to clean, then wipe with breakfree for storage.

 

[smith revolver cop]

I've had great luck with Hoppe's "Elite," and there's no smell!