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[rde1911]

I want to get the lead out of my Barrels on two 686 and a 625JM.
I am going to get the Lewis Lead Removal Tool for both 357 and 45ACP.
The kits are sold out and they have no idea when they will be in stock.
I am buying the T handle and the adapter kits for 357 and 545ACP.
I use Chore Boy now but do not know if I am getting the forcing cones cleaned. I do not want to get a lot of lead build up and have problems down the road.

 

[MichiganScott]

If you are talking about a Lewis Lead Remover, I find it to be almost a necessity for shooting any sort of lead projectiles in my handguns. It's level of importance is right up there with the Uplula.

 

[novalty]

A few strands of Copper Chore Boy wrapped around a cotton mop do a pretty darn good job.

 

[venomballistics]

If you are talking about a Lewis Lead Remover, I find it to be almost a necessity for shooting any sort of lead projectiles in my handguns. It's level of importance is right up there with the Uplula.

Powder coat or hi tek coat, and all this bother is over.

 

[Moonman]

Yes Sir, The new POWDER COATED and HI-TEK projectiles are turning

The leaded barrel thing into "A THING OF THE PAST."

Technology just may send the LEWIS LEAD REMOVER the way of the Model T Ford and the OUTER''S FOUL OUT SYSTEMS.

NOT produced anymore due to the marketplace has changed and demand went away.



****Missouri Bullets ****did have Lewis Lead Removers but to buy you had

to place a projectile order also, I don't know if they still sell them though.

 

[Rule3]

Brownells has taking over the LEwis lead remover.

LEWIS LEAD REMOVER | Brownells

As mention a few strands of copper Chore boy will work just as well.

 

[Arik]

I just use Hopes 9. Soak patch, run through barrel, let sit for 10 min, run brush followed by a clean patch

 

[RussellD]

Wipe out foaming bore cleaner is your friend too. Fill it up, plug it and allow to sit overnight. Clean with patch, the following day and life is good.

 

[Jaymo]

50/50 mix of white vinegar and household hydrogen peroxide.
Plug forcing cone.
Fill barrel.
Let soak for 5 minutes or so.
Dispose of lead acetate created by the chemical reaction.

Or use the Lewis Lead Remover.
Put the strips of lead it removes into the lead pot to be melted back down.

Or, just powder coat the boolits and never worry about leading or lubing again.

 

[Rule3]

Use AT RISK

50/50 mix of white vinegar and household hydrogen peroxide.
Plug forcing cone.
Fill barrel.
Let soak for 5 minutes or so.
Dispose of lead acetate created by the chemical reaction.

Or use the Lewis Lead Remover.
Put the strips of lead it removes into the lead pot to be melted back down.

Or, just powder coat the boolits and never worry about leading or lubing again.

This creates a very strong acid which will destroy metal if not used correctly. It is a last resort .

For general leading problems use some elbow grease and a chore bore or Lewis lead remover. Heck a new bore brush works.

Do this at your own risk, This solution was original developed and used for smooth bore cannons.

Use it in revolver spill a little on your blued finish or leave it to long in a stainless barrel and you gun is toast.!!

 

[venomballistics]

Yes, you must babysit the vinegar solution method.
It has its place.
That place is in instances where you look down the bore, and cannot find the rifling because the grooves are filled in with lead.
If you can see your rifling, it's a job for a brush, and chore boy pads.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Copper Chore Boy does a good job but if the leading is very bad you can use a good Copper Cleaner or Lead Cleaner. Those chemicals are meant to get under the lead and loosen it. Most shooters don't let the cleaner sit in the barrel long enough to do a good job.

The real question is, what is causing the leading? If you give us more information we can probably tell you how to avoid the leading in the first place. In most cases there is no good reason for lead in your barrel.

 

[tomf52]

HAve been using the Chore Boy for about ten years now. A few swipes and lead is gone. Lewis Lead remover has been unused the whole ten years.

 

[SMSgt]

One more vote for Chore Boy.

 

[rsrocket1]

I now powder coat so I don't get any leading, but before this I was doing the Chore Boy thing.
Important: use a snug bore mop, not a brush. There needs to be resistance when running the mop in the barrel so that the copper strands scrape the lead off (the steel barrel will not be harmed by the softer copper). About a dozen back and forth scrubs, a little at a time as you work your way through the barrel and you'll see a bunch of "glitter" when you pull out the mop. Do this outdoors.

 

[mikld]

50/50 mix of white vinegar and household hydrogen peroxide.
Plug forcing cone.
Fill barrel.
Let soak for 5 minutes or so.
Dispose of lead acetate created by the chemical reaction.

Or use the Lewis Lead Remover.
Put the strips of lead it removes into the lead pot to be melted back down.

Or, just powder coat the boolits and never worry about leading or lubing again.

Be very careful to get all the vinegar/peroxide out of the barrel when yer done. I have a Dan Wesson .44 that has pits in the barrel from letting the vinegar/peroxide mix sit too long in the barrel.

Google gun cleaning "lead removal" and you'll get a lot of info and varying methods. I have used the chore boy method and soaking the barrel with Kroil, for several years during my "learning curve" for shooting lead bullets. Now I rarely get leading with proper fitting lead bullets.

 

[strbrinky]

I now powder coat so I don't get any leading, but before this I was doing the Chore Boy thing.
Important: use a snug bore mop, not a brush. There needs to be resistance when running the mop in the barrel so that the copper strands scrape the lead off (the steel barrel will not be harmed by the softer copper). About a dozen back and forth scrubs, a little at a time as you work your way through the barrel and you'll see a bunch of "glitter" when you pull out the mop. Do this outdoors.

Absolutely, a picture is worth a thousand words. And a thousand thanks! I was wondering if I needed to go to Albertson's or the gun store for the Chore Boy.

 

[rsrocket1]

That picture was taken at a Wallgreens in Norman, Oklahoma but they have Chore Boy in most Wallgreens. You can also get Bronze Wool (get the medium or coarse) at Ace Hardware or Home Depot.
Be sure the scouring pad or "wool" is pure bronze or copper and not simply copper coated steel. Your steel barrel will thank you.

 

[rde1911]

I got the Lewis Lead Removal too today.
I cleaned two 686 one 4 inch and one 6 inch. I did not get a noticeable amount of lead out of the barrel or forcing cone. The Chore Boy was doing a good job.
I cleaned my 625JM and I did get a noticeable amount of lead out of the forcing cone and barrel. The chore boy did not work as well in this gun.
I am glad I bought the tool. It is small and will be easy to use at the range so I do not bring lead back to my house.
I bought some J-B bore cleaning compound at the same time.
It is the best barrel cleaner I have used. The cylinders and barrels look like new.

 

[gwpercle]

A bronze brush, wrapped with a thin layer of #0000 steel wool (or copper wool) coated in J-B bore cleaner will remove stubborn fouling very nicely.
Gary