Removing lead from top strap of M17-1 and M18

[__steve__]

Anyone use wood to remove lead? I use a small dowel shaped flat at the end to scrape lead from my SS frames. Not sure if a blued surface would withstand this method, but I first add standard mineral oil then work with a coffee filter wrapped over the wooden scraper. Takes elbow grease but works great in hard to reach areas like the FC

 

[Mbrgr1]

Quality wood toothpicks, paper towels

and some solvent and I'd have that cleaned up in no time!

 

[jtcarm]

I’d soak a patch in Kroil and let it sit to loosen up.

You could try a strand from a copper Chore Boy pad and use it like e dental floss.

 

[toad67]

Careful use of an o-ring pick will safely remove any large chunks, and save you lots of time. Once the majority is removed, then use the solvent with brushes and patches. A tedious task yes, tough, no.

 

[Skyhunter]

Lead Remover

I've had good results using No Lead - Brushless Lead Remover (see attached). I apply, let it work then use a Q-tip or old toothbrush. It works to help clean the chambers as well as the bore. I use it on both my blued and stainless revolvers.



WYT-P
Skyhunter

 

[ruger 22]

After using solvent I have had pretty good luck with either a razor blade (gently) or dental floss.

 

[mtgianni]

Anyone use wood to remove lead? I use a small dowel shaped flat at the end to scrape lead from my SS frames. Not sure if a blued surface would withstand this method, but I first add standard mineral oil then work with a coffee filter wrapped over the wooden scraper. Takes elbow grease but works great in hard to reach areas like the FC

For small build ups on a bullet mold I use an old style pencil, preferable painted yellow and from Osage Orange wood. I sharpen the pencil and go over everything laying down graphite until the mold is nearly covered. I then break the point and burnish it with the wood. It workd great.

 

[DWalt]

Mercury works well to dissolve (amalgamate) lead, except most shooters will not have any to use. But I do.