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Determine if Barrel is "Shot" . . . ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dano1" data-source="post: 744161" data-attributes="member: 14209"><p>I am in agreement with Lefty, Powder solvents are the way to go. Hoppes #9 is probably the best powder solvent out there. Shooters Choice is right there too. these solvents, as long as they are ammonia free, can be left in the bore over night. I leave have to soak my 7 STW over night to get the powder out of it.... </p><p> </p><p>Kroil works really well too, but must be left in the bore for at least 24 hrs to creap under the fouling. After that it's easier to knock the carbon out.</p><p> </p><p>this is an extreme case, so I'd also reccomend using non-embedding, J-B bore paste with a tight patch to address the carbon as well. Follow the directions very carefully and don't over use it.</p><p> </p><p>When I saturate my bores for overnight soaking, I run at least 2 patches with the muzzle pointed slightly down so the solvent doesn't creap or drip back into the action and into the trigger housing. This is where gun vises or cradles are awesome.</p><p> </p><p>I will also use a saturated brush for cleaning being careful while letting it exit the barrel as to not mess up the crown.</p><p> </p><p>I use combination of these solvents and methods (not mixing solvents) but going back and forth between methods as necessary to get the barrel clean. </p><p> </p><p>Once you get the barrel clean it will be easier to get it clean the next time if you run a pach saturated with Kroil down the bore and leave it for an hour or so, then run two dry patches to remove the excess. It will go into the "pores" of the steel and help keep the carbon fouling from sticking as much.</p><p> </p><p>Hope this helps, it's what I do and works for me.</p><p> </p><p>Dan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dano1, post: 744161, member: 14209"] I am in agreement with Lefty, Powder solvents are the way to go. Hoppes #9 is probably the best powder solvent out there. Shooters Choice is right there too. these solvents, as long as they are ammonia free, can be left in the bore over night. I leave have to soak my 7 STW over night to get the powder out of it.... Kroil works really well too, but must be left in the bore for at least 24 hrs to creap under the fouling. After that it's easier to knock the carbon out. this is an extreme case, so I'd also reccomend using non-embedding, J-B bore paste with a tight patch to address the carbon as well. Follow the directions very carefully and don't over use it. When I saturate my bores for overnight soaking, I run at least 2 patches with the muzzle pointed slightly down so the solvent doesn't creap or drip back into the action and into the trigger housing. This is where gun vises or cradles are awesome. I will also use a saturated brush for cleaning being careful while letting it exit the barrel as to not mess up the crown. I use combination of these solvents and methods (not mixing solvents) but going back and forth between methods as necessary to get the barrel clean. Once you get the barrel clean it will be easier to get it clean the next time if you run a pach saturated with Kroil down the bore and leave it for an hour or so, then run two dry patches to remove the excess. It will go into the "pores" of the steel and help keep the carbon fouling from sticking as much. Hope this helps, it's what I do and works for me. Dan [/QUOTE]
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