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Hoppes copper remover vs. Boretech Cu+2
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1795021" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Not defending Hoppes, but it does have it's place. As stated in another post, It is one of the solvents that can be left in the bore for extended periods. Not many solvents can because they harm the bore.</p><p></p><p>Like you, a long time it was a staple that we used to keep our barrels in good shape.\</p><p>but now that we have more powerful and higher pressure cartridges that foul more, we have to change the solvents that are best for the use, and Hoppes is just not strong or fast enough for today's cartridges and barrels.</p><p></p><p>The demands have increased and Hoppes have not adjusted. I still use it for it's attributes and use it to remove much stronger solvents. On really fouled barrels,</p><p>I will use Sweets 762 and it is very strong and "Must" be removed after using so I follow up the cleaning with a Hoppes solvent to assure that there is no Sweets left in the bore or chamber. (I have seen my share of chambers and bores ruined by leaving solvents in them damaging the chamber) so I also recommend a good swabbing with a swap and some Hoppes #9 before applying oil for storage.</p><p></p><p>Even though some say it is safe to leave their solvent in the barrel indefinitely, I just don't trust them enough to do so, so after cleaning properly I take the extra step to apply a light coat of oil that I can trust.</p><p></p><p>I know Hoppes was intended to clean bores, But it just doesn't do it as well as we need.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1795021, member: 2736"] :):) Not defending Hoppes, but it does have it's place. As stated in another post, It is one of the solvents that can be left in the bore for extended periods. Not many solvents can because they harm the bore. Like you, a long time it was a staple that we used to keep our barrels in good shape.\ but now that we have more powerful and higher pressure cartridges that foul more, we have to change the solvents that are best for the use, and Hoppes is just not strong or fast enough for today's cartridges and barrels. The demands have increased and Hoppes have not adjusted. I still use it for it's attributes and use it to remove much stronger solvents. On really fouled barrels, I will use Sweets 762 and it is very strong and "Must" be removed after using so I follow up the cleaning with a Hoppes solvent to assure that there is no Sweets left in the bore or chamber. (I have seen my share of chambers and bores ruined by leaving solvents in them damaging the chamber) so I also recommend a good swabbing with a swap and some Hoppes #9 before applying oil for storage. Even though some say it is safe to leave their solvent in the barrel indefinitely, I just don't trust them enough to do so, so after cleaning properly I take the extra step to apply a light coat of oil that I can trust. I know Hoppes was intended to clean bores, But it just doesn't do it as well as we need. Just my 2 cents J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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