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How to use coppermelt in my .308???
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<blockquote data-quote=".25AOD" data-source="post: 142576" data-attributes="member: 7605"><p>I find it works well to clean with a powder solvent first, something like Butch's or Hoppe's #9. Then I actually like to run a couple of Copper Melt or Sweet's wet patches through and let it soak for 5-10 min. After a round or two of that if it's still showing some blue streaks I'll go to the John Barnes method.</p><p>I take an oversized nylon brush, place a couple of patches over the top and use it to seal up my chamber. After the chamber is sealed I drip a bunch of Copper Melt or Sweets through the muzzle and down the barrel. I then let it stand in the corner for 10-15 min. I found this methods really removes some of the tough copper that's lodged in the sharp area between the lands and the groves. I'm pretty sold on this method. </p><p>As a side note: I tend to only clean using this method if I'm planning on switching bullets (ie. Nosler to Barnes). Or, I use this method after about 200-250 rounds fired. My normal cleaning, about every 30 rounds, is done simply with wet patches of Butch's. The small amount of "seasoning" left after a quick cleaning with Butch's requires no "fouling" shots... 1st one cold &amp; clean is right in the middle of the group. Usually after I strip a barrel clean it take 4-6 shots to get it rolling again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=".25AOD, post: 142576, member: 7605"] I find it works well to clean with a powder solvent first, something like Butch's or Hoppe's #9. Then I actually like to run a couple of Copper Melt or Sweet's wet patches through and let it soak for 5-10 min. After a round or two of that if it's still showing some blue streaks I'll go to the John Barnes method. I take an oversized nylon brush, place a couple of patches over the top and use it to seal up my chamber. After the chamber is sealed I drip a bunch of Copper Melt or Sweets through the muzzle and down the barrel. I then let it stand in the corner for 10-15 min. I found this methods really removes some of the tough copper that's lodged in the sharp area between the lands and the groves. I'm pretty sold on this method. As a side note: I tend to only clean using this method if I'm planning on switching bullets (ie. Nosler to Barnes). Or, I use this method after about 200-250 rounds fired. My normal cleaning, about every 30 rounds, is done simply with wet patches of Butch's. The small amount of "seasoning" left after a quick cleaning with Butch's requires no "fouling" shots... 1st one cold & clean is right in the middle of the group. Usually after I strip a barrel clean it take 4-6 shots to get it rolling again. [/QUOTE]
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