Bore cleaning products

[sakodude]

I was reading the JB thread and agree it's the best for hvy fouling. what chemical do u prefer for general carbon/copper removal w/ jag,patches and brush?

 

[fdshuster]

You're going to get a lot of other views on this one, kind of like the Chevy vs Ford debates. Without slamming any other products out there, because I realize there are other than my choices that work: Butch's Bore Shine for normal cleaning. Warthog 1134 for heavy, stubborn copper and light carbon fouling. JB bore paste for the occassional cleaning required to remove moderate to heavy carbon. And I'm done on this one.

 

[RonAKA]

Barnes CR-10 (has ammonia in it) for solvent, and cotton patches wrapped around a nylon brush with a Dewey rod is what I use for centerfire. For rimfire I use a Boresnake with a general purpose solvent at the brush, and a bit of oil on the tail. There are many ways, but I find this one works for me.

 

[jonbearman]

I use butch's and when I get heavy fouling I use montana BMG formula.It is ammonia based and you should not leave it in the bore overnight.Just follow the instructions and nothing will get wrecked.

 

[dogdude]

I'll take the CHEVY!!!! dogdude

 

[kdvarmint]

Ford, and a side of Butches Bore Shine.

 

[ollie]

Dodge, and i like the foaming bore cleaners.

Clean your gun the way you always do then try another kind of cleaner. If you get more out then you learned something.

 

[artbosco]

what chemical do u prefer for general carbon/copper removal w/ jag, patches and brush?

For initial powder/copper removal, Butch's Bore Shine (BBS) on a patch used with a jag.

For general powder/copper removal, one patch of Sweets 7.62 on a jag, followed by a stiff Dewey nylon brush soaked with BBS.

For carbon, regardless of density, JB on 3 to 5 tight fitting patches on a jag.

I clean the entire chamber with a 3"X3" patch on a loop, or a bore mop, soaked with lighter fluid [it evaporates quickly] before inserting a rod guide, and after the barrel's general cleaning, to ensure all the residual chemicals have been removed.

 

[BoydAllen]

My choice of methods and materials depends on what barrel, powder, cleaning interval, and whether their are time constraints, as when cleaning at the range, or in the field. Generally, for clean powders, and lapped barrels, I find that Butch's Bore Shine, with patches and a bronze brush works fine when cleaning at the range. If I am cleaning at home, and have plenty of time, I tend to favor Wipeout foam, followed by a little brushing and patching for any remaining carbon. I tend to avoid abrasives, and favor the best available rod guides. Rod technique is also important. Generally, if find that shooters resist spending money on good guides and have sloppy rod technique. I am sure that this gladdens the hearts of barrel makers, and gunsmiths.