ATTN: CLR users...

[Thud]

Dang I need more popcorn

 

[bobinpa]

Here is a visual reference to what CLR does to stainless. If you use it, be careful, lol. This will etch stainless. Pictured is a SS barrel drop. The matte finish on the one side is etched with CLR. IMO, keep it out of your bore.View attachment 1207008

I had a similar experience with a brake, except mine discolored....

 

[dave@aDave]

you know you gave me an idea. I wonder if piss would make a good cleaning agent. it kills grass rusts steel. has to work on measly carbon

U.S. Marines at Chosin Reservoir peed on their M1's to thaw them out. Must be good stuff

 

[DickE]

CLR:
Precautionary statement (s) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. Wash skin thorough after handling. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling this product. Wear protective gloves. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Avoid breathing fumes.

SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component CAS# OSHA HAZARD % by Weight 1. Lactic Acid 79-33-4 YES 5.00-18.00 2. Lauramine Oxide 1643-20-5 YES 1.50-7.50 The exact percentages (concentration) of mixture has been withheld as a trade secret in accordance to paragraph (i) of §1910.1200. S
Lactic Acid is also a component of yogurt, anyone tried using yogurt to clean their barrels? LOL

 

[rijndael]

Lactic Acid is also a component of yogurt, anyone tried using yogurt to clean their barrels? LOL

Lactic acid is also in your muscles, it's a byproduct of glycolysis.

 

[Bill Clifton]

I thought this all got hashed out over a year ago

 

[1911nut]

What about Drano? Anyone use it.

There’s Gel, Gel Max and Gel Max Ultra

 

[Don Shelton]

Yep, I stopped using it after soaking a bolt in it for a few minutes...

Yeah,I had a bolt seize in action,after ride from ny to Missouri for last years rendezvous. I was heading to benches,checked rifle and bolt would not move..finally got it out with a mallet. Completely corroded,,,went back to Borden for nitride coating,,,,never again

 

[DickE]

 

[mike a]

But does it cure Covid?

 

[jelenko]

And..... eh?

 

[Thor357]

I've been using this.
Fantastic results!!!
Plug end of barrel, squirt this in until it squirts back at you.
Let set approx. 1 hour, run brush 6-7 times.
Run acetone soaked patch through until it comes out clean, repeat as needed.
Perfectly clean barrel every time!

 

[jelenko]

How are you determining the barrel is clean?

 

[Thor357]

Borescope.
Patches.

 

[jelenko]

Sorry. I challenge whether Hoppes, no matter how long its' soaking in the barrel, removes all the carbon as observed through a borescope.

 

[LCazador]

Dang I need more popcorn

yes sir!! we keep resuscitating old posts so not only are we running out of material but popcorn as well!!
Merry Christmas all!! Cheers!

 

[Thor357]

Sorry. I challenge whether Hoppes, no matter how long its' soaking in the barrel, removes all the carbon as observed through a borescope.

Okay, lemme try to download some pics of my barrel(s) for you.
I'm pretty computer illiterate so be patient (read old ).Compared to what it was, this is spotless!!!

 

[jelenko]

Ah. The key is the first couple inches from the chamber. That's where the hard carbon builds up.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Thats a lot of carbon. Try the boretech carbon remover and a bronze brush. Itll come out

 

[Thor357]

Thats a lot of carbon. Try the boretech carbon remover and a bronze brush. Itll come out

Yeah, right.
There is virtually NO carbon. (note the word virtually)
The images ARE from a couple inches down from the chamber, with the exception of the open image which is about midway down the barrel.
I did try bore tech along with a dozen or so other so called cleaners.
Hoppe's #9 has done the best by far.