Muzzel brake cleaning

wildcat · #1 08-21-2005, 12:28 AM

Need help! What does everybody use to clean their muzzel brakes. Thanks, Wildcat.

royinidaho · #2 08-21-2005, 12:50 AM

Please don't take this wrong. I have had a muzzle brake for only < 100 rounds.

Why worry about how clean it is? Are you talking about the bore or the ports?

wildcat · #3 08-21-2005, 01:05 AM

I have heared that people use brake fluid and carborator cleaner to clean the brakes. I was just trying to find out if there is any type of fluid that would be best for cleaning. Thanks, Wildcat.

Freebore · #4 08-21-2005, 09:39 AM

wildcat,
I use a spray carb/brake cleaner, which ever is available at time. I watch for sales at local auto supply and buy 2/3 at time. I clean them outside!

Varmint Hunter · #5 08-21-2005, 07:35 PM

I keep a bottle of Shooter Choice on the side and only use it to soak the brake in. Normally, I leave the brake submerged in the fluid for an hour or so. I have a Vais brake and it is a royal pain in the butt to clean.

wildcat · #6 08-21-2005, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. Wildcat

jb1000br · #7 08-22-2005, 09:45 AM

just cleaned my answer brake after about 1K 308 rds...didnt really need it, but i was seeing blue in the holes from copper vapor, so i figured it was time [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

wipe out, then rinse with water, then ballistol, then drain and wipe.

will be using an ultrasonic from now on, if harbor freight ever gets tham off backorder!!

JB