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Solvents
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Fishslayer
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Not really a "solvent" but I sometimes leave a Kroil soaked patch in the bore overnight. It can help loosen up the lead.
I have a couple products that remove lead & copper & they all caution about using on blued finishes...
I have a couple products that remove lead & copper & they all caution about using on blued finishes...
InfantryWeaponsOfficer
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Removing Lead
I shoot only lead these days but I don't use lead solvents. I've always used the Lewis screens.
I shoot only lead these days but I don't use lead solvents. I've always used the Lewis screens.
rusty old colt
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I USE SHOOTERS CHOICE LEAD REMOVAL FORMULA ON ALL MY GUNS IT SEEMS TO GET INTO THE PORES AND THE MORE YOU USE IT THE EASIER THEY SEEM TO CLEAN UP I ALSO USE TRAIL BOSS POWDER AND LAZER CAST BULLETS IN ALL MY RELOADS
M-Pro 7 does a great job for me.
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I usually buy a gallon at a time locally but you can get it just about anywhere. Amazon even has free shipping.
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Dave
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I usually buy a gallon at a time locally but you can get it just about anywhere. Amazon even has free shipping.
Amazon.com: M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner, 1 Gallon Bottle: Sports & Outdoors@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41HitIpx5lL.@@AMEPARAM@@41HitIpx5lL
Dave
jepp2
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Hoppes #9 is a fine cleaning solvent and it will not harm the finish. But my experience says there are much better solvents for removing lead or copper.
For lead, I soak the bore with Ed's Red (about the same as Kroil) overnight. It seeps under the lead making removal much easier. Then I use either a Lewis Lead remover, or some strands from a pure copper Chore Boy wrapped around a worn out brass brush. The lead comes out in flakes. Not much effort at all.
For lead, I soak the bore with Ed's Red (about the same as Kroil) overnight. It seeps under the lead making removal much easier. Then I use either a Lewis Lead remover, or some strands from a pure copper Chore Boy wrapped around a worn out brass brush. The lead comes out in flakes. Not much effort at all.
4barrel
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HOMEMADE CLEANING CHEMICALS
http--www.frfrogspad.com-homemade Then you can copy--rather long
http--www.frfrogspad.com-homemade Then you can copy--rather long
I was reading on here about Hoppes hurting some type of aluminum finish.
I wonder about solvents on my 1968 SBH. I have been using Balistol. I am not saying it is good, but I have been using it. Though I read on here it will eat at brass. So I don't use it on guns left loaded.
I wonder about solvents on my 1968 SBH. I have been using Balistol. I am not saying it is good, but I have been using it. Though I read on here it will eat at brass. So I don't use it on guns left loaded.
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My all-time-favorite cleaner, lubricant & preservative is the #2 Rig Oil. Been using it for 30+ years and every time I have strayed (always like trying new stuff), I quickly return to this tried & true product. I prefer the 4.5 ounce liquid can with spout over the spray can.
