Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
What is wrong with my barrel?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="QuietTexan" data-source="post: 2412966" data-attributes="member: 116181"><p>I'm going to say something that might be scary to a lot of people - I received a legitimate recommendation from a manufacturer to use a stainless steel bore brush with Sweets 7.62 to remove heavy corrosion from a barrel. They said their 1MOA accuracy guarantee would still be effective after that cleaning procedure. I did it and will say it shinned that sucker up like a new penny, but the pitting and damage to the lands only became more apparent. I guess there's something to be said for getting a very clear picture of the damage though.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Where in CO are you? Mile High Shooting up in basically Longmont is a good vendor and I'm sure they'd have local shop recommendations versus trying to get a pre-fit. Nothing against a pre-fit, and you can still go with one in the long run but nothing replaces a good talk with an actual guy who fits barrels. Let me know what they tell you too please, I upgraded from A-Bolt II to an X-Bolt with no expectation of it being any better for re-barreling but if it's becoming a more viable option I'd be open to it.</p><p></p><p>And still be very careful in the basement even in CO. I lived there for a long time, and between an unsealed sump pump (pre-radon concerns <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🤣" title="Rolling on the floor laughing :rofl:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f923.png" data-shortname=":rofl:" /> ) and a gas heater there was a ton of moisture in the basement, even finished out. We did our own buildout and the inspector didn't know his head from his rear when it came to ventilation, so I'd expect there are just as many moldy basements now as back when I was living in one. </p><p></p><p></p><p>JB and Kroil, on VFG pellets. Tipton makes felts also, but the original VFGs are better if you can find them.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.brownells.com/gun-cleaning-chemicals/patches-mops/cleaning-pellets/weapons-care-system-pellets-prod13839.aspx[/URL]</p><p>[MEDIA=amazon]B07L1D22SB[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p></p><p>I really do think the felt pellet vs patch makes a bigger difference that Iosso vs JB. I don't use the felts for normal cleaning, but when it comes to lathering up with a paste and Kroil, it seems to scrub better. YMMV.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="QuietTexan, post: 2412966, member: 116181"] I'm going to say something that might be scary to a lot of people - I received a legitimate recommendation from a manufacturer to use a stainless steel bore brush with Sweets 7.62 to remove heavy corrosion from a barrel. They said their 1MOA accuracy guarantee would still be effective after that cleaning procedure. I did it and will say it shinned that sucker up like a new penny, but the pitting and damage to the lands only became more apparent. I guess there's something to be said for getting a very clear picture of the damage though. Where in CO are you? Mile High Shooting up in basically Longmont is a good vendor and I'm sure they'd have local shop recommendations versus trying to get a pre-fit. Nothing against a pre-fit, and you can still go with one in the long run but nothing replaces a good talk with an actual guy who fits barrels. Let me know what they tell you too please, I upgraded from A-Bolt II to an X-Bolt with no expectation of it being any better for re-barreling but if it's becoming a more viable option I'd be open to it. And still be very careful in the basement even in CO. I lived there for a long time, and between an unsealed sump pump (pre-radon concerns 🤣 ) and a gas heater there was a ton of moisture in the basement, even finished out. We did our own buildout and the inspector didn't know his head from his rear when it came to ventilation, so I'd expect there are just as many moldy basements now as back when I was living in one. JB and Kroil, on VFG pellets. Tipton makes felts also, but the original VFGs are better if you can find them. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.brownells.com/gun-cleaning-chemicals/patches-mops/cleaning-pellets/weapons-care-system-pellets-prod13839.aspx[/URL] [MEDIA=amazon]B07L1D22SB[/MEDIA] I really do think the felt pellet vs patch makes a bigger difference that Iosso vs JB. I don't use the felts for normal cleaning, but when it comes to lathering up with a paste and Kroil, it seems to scrub better. YMMV. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
What is wrong with my barrel?
Top