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Post by loggy on Nov 5, 2007 20:58:10 GMT -4
Lets gather what you all use for cleaning between shots etc.
I know there are some very innovative moose milk formulas etc. out there & then some!!! I assure all that your secret patent will be duly protected!! ;D
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Post by encore28 on Nov 5, 2007 21:27:14 GMT -4
Rubbing Alcohol No need to protect my patent---LOL
Encore28
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Post by greybearjr on Nov 5, 2007 22:19:13 GMT -4
The Germans got it right, Ballistol all the way. Doesn't mater if you get all out. Cleaner lubricant all in one. I love the stuff between shots.
GBJ
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Post by berkscoflinter1 on Nov 6, 2007 18:20:45 GMT -4
GreybearJr's got it right. Since I started using Ballistol, for just about everything gun related, I can't imagine a better product from patch lube to clean up.
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Post by whitetail101 on Nov 6, 2007 20:27:13 GMT -4
I just run a simple bore mop down the barrel in between shots, has worked for me for over 5 years.
Since I shoot sabots in my flinter, I don't want or need the lube in the barrel and running a dry patch down the barrel just gets it stuck(did it once while on the range when I first started shooting flinters)
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Post by bob1961 on Nov 21, 2007 19:24:01 GMT -4
T/C # 13 at the range, hunting i can go till git home before wiping or cleaning.....................bob
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Post by berkscoflinter1 on Nov 22, 2007 9:49:59 GMT -4
I recommended Ballistol above and stand by that recommendation, but I've tried Butch's Twill Patches and Butch's Bore Cleaner and find this combination very efficient as well.
I would suggest staying away from any concoction with Peroxide in it. I think rust can start as you withdraw the patch from the barrel! It works great to get black powder residue off your hands followed by soapy water.
Don't use WD-40 for coating the bore following your cleaning. It displaces water, but it also evaporates and doesn't serve to protect the bore from rusting. I have a film cannister with 10-30 weight motor oil in it that I salvage from "empty" containers after adding oil to the car. A patch with oil down the bore after cleaning and then an alcohol patch when ready to shoot again works for me.
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Post by greybearjr on Nov 22, 2007 10:01:03 GMT -4
I agree with Berks. Hydrogen peroxide generates a chemical reaction the introduces more oxygen to the area and actually speeds up the rusting process (I'm no chemist but my scientist wife told me this).
Not as sure about the motor oil though. Berk's process prior to shooting would be manditory as this oil is very heavy and designed not to burn. Light machine oil or rem-oil is what I prefer but only because my brain is not nearly as systematic as Berks ;D
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Post by loggy on Nov 22, 2007 10:23:20 GMT -4
The best thing I have found todate is Windex w/Vinegar for cleaning 777. Amonia free & it does an outstanding job!!
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Post by berkscoflinter1 on Nov 22, 2007 13:10:32 GMT -4
Loggy, that is way to simple!!!
Greybearjr, you are probably right about the motor oil, but I've used it since I bought Hershel House's gun building film several years ago, and he used it inside and out on a Virginia style rifle he built on the film. I do have a serious pre-shooting routine with alcohol patches followed by dry patches. Of course, whale oil will be cheaper soon than motor oil!
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Post by loggy on Nov 23, 2007 12:00:09 GMT -4
Loggy, that is way to simple!!! Amen!! It cuts thru the 777 crud better then anything else i tried plus darn cheap!!
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Post by bob1961 on Nov 23, 2007 15:27:53 GMT -4
here's my cleaning when i get home from the range or after shooting while out hunting....
1. i fill an 5 qt. icecream bucket half way with hot water from the tap....
2. remove my barrel from my T/C hawken and with touch hole liner still in it goes in the hot water and flushed with a patch on the jag fer a couple of times....
3. then i remove touch hole liner and flush till i feel the barrel get warm at the muzzle in my hand, bout 15-20 strokes....
4. then use a paper towel to dry the outside after it comes out of the water, then tear a small piece the size of a patch to swag the bore of any remaining water....then the heat from the hot water dries the barrel....
5. then an patch with any gun oil i have on hand goes down the bore on a .22 brush so the pat breech gets oiled in my T/C....then the regular jag gets an oily patch to coat the rest of the bore....
6. i then use the same oily patch to coat the whole outside of the barrel that rests inside the stock, then oil the stocks barrel channel, then assembly the gun....once assembled the same oily patch i cover the rest of the barrel....
7. then clean and oil the lock....
all in bout 5-10 minutes....the next time i go to use the gun i swab with bore with rubbing alcohol to remove any oil, never had any trouble with rust ever..............bob
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Post by Twowithone on Dec 29, 2007 22:54:57 GMT -4
Ive heard of that Loggy on a couple different ML. sites. Windex they say is a good cleaner for em.
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Post by loggy on Dec 29, 2007 23:42:01 GMT -4
Ive heard of that Loggy on a couple different ML. sites. Windex they say is a good cleaner for em. twowithone, the Windex w/Vinegar is amonia free & it does an outstanding job.
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Post by cmreed on Jan 3, 2008 16:31:31 GMT -4
I never used any kind of lube exept wd-40 on my 50 cal. hawkens. 2f down the barrel pillow patch with wd-40 and the ball and fire. I can shoot all day. Then before I put it away I always wipe the hole gun down with Lineseed oil stock and barrel,lock because this stuff prevents rust. Never had any problems with rust. I did just get my Lancaster rifle and Paul Allison the gun maker in Gap said that is what I should do with this gun also. I don't know? I guess everyone has there special way, but I do like that windex thing I might have to try that.
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