+1 that it is prob the least aggressive solvent which is nice for soaks.
Exactly my results as well. Let it soak and it will get the copper out. Maybe not all of it but I don't clean to bare metal anyway so it works for me. I'd rather let it soak overnight 5-7 days a week than use the real heavy copper removers. I'd rather shoot than clean guns and I'd almost rather reload than shoot. With no components available maybe I will start cleaning more. That or work on the honey do list.....Only one I trust in the bore overnight, will do its job on carbon and copper if given time to soak in and get under the fouling. I must be one of the few that don't care that much for the smell.
Well I did for more than 50 years, then I got a bore scope now I need much stronger stuff...Deer season is over so I'm cleaning the guns to go back in the safe. I've used products like Butch's Bore Shine or Kroil with JB Bore Paste to get out everything including copper, but I always have to shoot a box of ammo to get accuracy back.
This year I'm going with good ole Hoppes to get the fouling out and maybe a smidgen of copper, but I'm not going for bare steel.
Anyone clean their hunting rifles with just Hoppes?
I spilled a jar in the basement gun room one time.... I don't mind the smell, but THAT was too much. It didn't really dissipate for a couple weeks. Needless to say, Momma wasn't too happy with me.
And also, That's pretty much the only thing I use to clean all of my guns. Although I seen an article on this website about Wipe-out and thought I would give it a try. I haven't yet for fear of damaging something? I don't know what it could hurt though....
Well I did for more than 50 years, then I got a bore scope now I need much stronger stuff...
This is exactly how I clean my rifles.Lol y'all crack me up.
For the record I understand Hoppes removes very little if any copper. I personally don't go after copper until groups start opening up. I like Hoppes cause it does a pretty good job of removing fouling if used properly but leaves enough "junk" in the bore to keep groups tight. I oil my bore and leave it in a safe so I'm not concerned with corrosion build up.
I'm going to hang these next to my bed so I can soak in it over night.Amazon.com : Hoppe's No. 9 Air Freshener, Pack of 3 : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Hoppe's No. 9 Air Freshener, Pack of 3 : Sports & Outdoorswww.amazon.com
Been using Wipe-Out for over ten years. Not a fan of brushes, but I know a lot of guys smarter than I use 'em.Although I seen an article on this website about Wipe-out and thought I would give it a try. I haven't yet for fear of damaging something? I don't know what it could hurt though....