Boretech Eliminator vs Pro Shot vs CLR

[Milo 2.0]

I guess you don't want to hear how well Barkeepers Friend removes carbon and copper from my bore.

By all means, have at it, lol

 

[grovey]

Wipe out/patch out is all I've used for the last few yrs. I've only been shooting seriously for a few yrs, and it was recommended by someone more in the know when I asked them what product would you use if it was the only one you were using "off their shelf". Take that for what it's worth as I'm cheap, and he knew I only shot in factory stuff.

Now... after reading all the CLR posts as of late on here I decided maybe I should use it on a few guns that had 5-600 rds with nothing used but the WO/PO . I do believe CLR removed some more "stuff " than the WO/PO hadn't , but I'm also pretty sure it also removed the Dyna tek bore coat I had applied to one of the rifles...

I had a grey slimy coating on my cleaning rod from the 2nd rifle that I didn't have on the first rifle which wasn't treated with the DTBC. Now I fear I've fouled the bore with this mess. I've shot it since with some mismatched components just to see if I could throw together a training load with what I had on hand, and it didn't like it. I ran into pressure and pierced a primer at only 2/10ths over max. I cleaned it again including the CLR again, and didn't get any more grey sludge. Getting it borescoped Tuesday ...

How's that for technical test results? ... lol

 

[ClassCat]

Wipe out/patch out is all I've used for the last few yrs. I've only been shooting seriously for a few yrs, and it was recommended by someone more in the know when I asked them what product would you use if it was the only one you were using "off their shelf". Take that for what it's worth as I'm cheap, and he knew I only shot in factory stuff.

Now... after reading all the CLR posts as of late on here I decided maybe I should use it on a few guns that had 5-600 rds with nothing used but the WO/PO . I do believe CLR removed some more "stuff " than the WO/PO hadn't , but I'm also pretty sure it also removed the Dyna tek bore coat I had applied to one of the rifles...

I had a grey slimy coating on my cleaning rod from the 2nd rifle that I didn't have on the first rifle which wasn't treated with the DTBC. Now I fear I've fouled the bore with this mess. I've shot it since with some mismatched components just to see if I could throw together a training load with what I had on hand, and it didn't like it. I ran into pressure and pierced a primer at only 2/10ths over max. I cleaned it again including the CLR again, and didn't get any more grey sludge. Getting it borescoped Tuesday ...

How's that for technical test results? ... lol

Love my Tipton Carbon Fiber rods.

 

[cw308]

I tried CLR for the first time , after finishing a good barrel clean . Alot of something came out . After all the posts , I pulled the trigger on a Lyman Bore scope ordered from Brownells today .

I want to get all the guess work out of the way and see for myself what's going on inside the barrel . Never thought I needed one until now . And it's just another tool in the shed .

 

[Medic505]

The ingredients in CLR produce the brownish color when used on stainless steel

Total BS

 

[Medic505]

I used CLR after shooting last weekend. I did a number on the carbon but didn't totally clean it without brushing. And no, the patches were not brown after my barrel was clean.

 

[KenOath]

On Hunting trips I use Boretech Eliminator saves me carrying another bottle.. All other times I’m using Boretech Carbon and Copper remover,the Carbon remover gets a helping hand from Iosso and brush..
I’m tempted to try the foam spray as have heard it works well..

 

[cw308]

I've tried JB & Kroil oil , Wipe Out - Patch Out , KG - 1 & KG - 12 , Ballistol & patched out with Hoppes #9 . The last cleaning was with Ballistol the Hoppes , dry patched to finish , finished patches came out clean . Back in the safe untill the following Sunday . Read on the forum about CLR , picked up a jug to try , ran a patch on my Parker hale jag , ran it up an down about 10 times . The patch came out brown , ran a second patch , that patch came out pretty clean .dry patched the CLR out followed by Hoppes an dry patched to be safe all chemicals were out . Sunday I'll see if anything changes . What would be the difference if it said CLR gun cleaner . Quite a few have tried it . I switched to wet tumbling with SS Pins an dish detergent to clean my brass , when it first came out I wouldn't every give it a try but when I did I gave my dry tumbler , corn an walnut media to a friend . Nothing wrong with trying .

 

[LarryDScott]

If you dont have a bore scope, you cant call a barrel clean w/o it. White patches lie, the scope doesn't. LDS

 

[Stan Taylor]

We'll you guys talk me into it I ordered a 5 gallon container of bore tech C4 today.

 

[Stan Taylor]

5-gallons ?.?.?
That's more then you'll need in the rest of your life.
Might as well send me a gallon, buddy

I clean a lot I use it at work when barrels come out of furnace from stress relief.

 

[22DASHER]

I clean a lot I use it at work when barrels come out of furnace from stress relief.

I was not going to ask questions because I just assumed you put it in your coffee.

 

[Performance Shooting]

Just curious as to everyone's thoughts on Butch's? It what I've been using for years, but I dont own a bore scope...

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Just curious as to everyone's thoughts on Butch's? It what I've been using for years, but I dont own a bore scope...

That, bronze brushes, one size smaller pierce jag than your caliber, pro shot patches, flitz/iosso, and red/blue jb is all youll ever need to clean any barrel. At a shortrange br match thats about all youll see used (and pretty much everybody there has a borescope and has limited time to get a barrel clean)

 

[20PPC]

About the only thing I shoot these days is a 30BR although I am going to chamber something up for 600 yards.
It's not unusual for me to go 150 rounds between cleaning and this is what works for me.
I start out with patch out wipe out with excellerator , then to GM top engine cleaner ( the stuff in the old rusty quart cans ) for the carbon.
I must be in the minority because I've not heard anyone mention it .
Then finish with eliminator.
After the eliminator the patches come out snow white and we're ready for the next match.

 

[Stan Taylor]

5-gallons ?.?.?
That's more then you'll need in the rest of your life.
Might as well send me a gallon, buddy

This jug is got a little over a gallon when my other container gets here you can have what's left in this one Donavan.

 

[cw308]

20 PPC
I've used Wipe Out & accelerate for awhile , worked fine . After dry patching . I ran a patch with Ballistol , the patch came out dirty . Then I switched to KG -1 & KG -12 also worked well . After dry patching I ran a patch of Ballistol , also came out dirty .

Switched to Ballistol & Hoppes#9 worked the best , dry patched an tried CLR the patch came out dirty . I ordered a Lyman Bore scope . Everytime I finished all my cleanings the finished patch was clean . I'll see with the scope what's going on .

P.S. I do know for sure my barrel shoots best clean and dry .

 

[Medic505]

This jug

Stan, out of curiosity, how much does a 5 gallon jug of Bore Tech cost?

 

[Stan Taylor]

Stan, out of curiosity, how much does a 5 gallon jug of Bore Tech cost?

I will let you know when it comes in this week they attach a invoice I would ask the Secretary but is on vacation.we get dealer prices it is 300 dollars plus shipping.

 

[ClassCat]

I will let you know when it comes in this week they attach a invoice I would ask the Secretary but is on vacation.

I get mine in 55 gallon Drums. If you believe that one i have a bridge in Brooklyn N Y for sale CHEAP !