Thanks Jeff,
I'm getting ready to order a bunch of new cleaning stuff. Any tip on where to go for the best prices?
Can anyone recommend a good bore solvent that they use after each shooting. I have been using the remington bore cleaner but not sure if there is something better that is not super harsh.
Thanks
Brian
Sweet's 7.62 and Barnes CR10 are a lot alike, where Sweets is thicker like a gel, and Barnes is thin. The Barnes seems to me a bit more aggressive since the patches come out blue much quicker than the Sweets, but I believe its harsher on barrels, so I only use it on badly fouled bores.
Exactly my bore cleaning regime - ONLY FOR COPPER. But I struggle to get all the powder fouling out of my barrels. For carbon, I agree with Tony Boyer and use JB or Iosso frequently. It still takes a lot of scrubbing.I have not done some of the test like others have and can't argue with the results but I do believe that if you follow the instructions for the product you have it will give you better results.
Some products are very mild and some are very, very harsh and can not be left in the bore for very long without damaging the bore.
I have and use at least 4 different kinds of solvent for different reasons and needs.
I use the strongest when I am working on a barrel that Is badly fouled and I have the time to stay at it until it is clean. after it is clean I use a mild solvent to make sure that I don't leave any of the strong solvent left in the bore and then use a light oil for storage.
When I have more time or am breaking the barrel in and/or the bore is nor to bad I like to use something like the Butches bore shine Followed by some light oil for storage.
If I don't have the time at the end of a shooting session to clean the barrel quickly I use some Bore
Tec Eliminator because I can leave it over night without harming the barrel. (NOTE: It is only one of several solvents that can be left in the bore for storage).
So In My Opinion there are several choices of solvents that will perform well as long as they are used as directed. If you don't have a strict regiment of cleaning the same every time it may be necessary to use several different solvents to get the best results.
There are some solvents that I don't use because of there lack of performance when used as directed and the mess they make. For long term storage, after the barrel is clean and all bore solvent is removed, I use light oil or a rust preventive on stainless or chrome moly.
When a barrel is brought back into service I dry patch, clean with a mild solvent and lightly oil for the first shot.
This just my opinion and the way I use different solvents based on need and time.
J E CUSTOM
I use GM top engine cleaner mixed with Kroil for the first scrub. It won't remove copper but is a little cheaper that some of the other solvents. I saw a gentleman using diesel fuel at the Hunter Nationals. He won the 100 yds. Don't know what that says. I have a couple recipes for some supposedly pretty good stuff but can't find all the ingredients. I sent my wife to the pharmacy to get sodium hydroxide and they almost put her on the terrorist list.