Boretech rimfire blend
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shoot4fun
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Not an expert but you're getting this for what you paid.
Boretech C4, Eliminator and Coper Remover are all very good products and all hold a spot on my cleaning table.
Rimfire ammo is much different from centerfire ammo. The bullet lube and lead deposits are not generally induced by centerfire ammo. That, according to Boretech, is why Rimfire Blend exists.
Boretech C4, Eliminator and Coper Remover are all very good products and all hold a spot on my cleaning table.
Rimfire ammo is much different from centerfire ammo. The bullet lube and lead deposits are not generally induced by centerfire ammo. That, according to Boretech, is why Rimfire Blend exists.
Call the customer service - very nice people to deal with and they are the experts on their products rather than trying to get "opinions" on here. They will explain the difference.
From what they told me IF my memory is correct, the rimfire blend removes lead fouling and is designed specifically for 22 rimfires and the nasty carbon and powder residue that it leaves behind which is different than a center fire because of the lower heat generated by a rim fire which creates more residue in the bore.
From what they told me IF my memory is correct, the rimfire blend removes lead fouling and is designed specifically for 22 rimfires and the nasty carbon and powder residue that it leaves behind which is different than a center fire because of the lower heat generated by a rim fire which creates more residue in the bore.
SSL
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With respect, this is the perfect place to get "opinions" if they come from actual users. Any manufacturer is free to make claims that may or may not be true or cite instances that occur only under highly specific conditions. Call customer service to determine what makes it different from Eliminator? Yes, but be aware that a manufacturer will virtually never give you any negative reports. They are, after all, in the business of selling their products...all of them.
Personally, I have not had any experience with this product, so I remain interested and open to proof of use under "real world" conditions by real users.
Personally, I have not had any experience with this product, so I remain interested and open to proof of use under "real world" conditions by real users.
Didn't mean to offend anyone, and yes real-world experience is invaluable. I am a strong advocate of this philosophy. Test and verify for yourself is a wise approach.
However, the OP's original question was about the difference between Bore Tech's Eliminator and Rim Fire Blend. Therefore, I believe Bore Tech's representatives are the best ones to explain the differences in their products and there are significant differences according to what they told me.
However, I agree with you in general about manufacturers claims, a lot of which are, let's say, overly optimistic.
I did try Rim Fire Blend in my 22 revolvers and was not impressed with it. It leaves a residue and since it is water based, I was concerned about getting into the internal cylinder ejector rod area and inside the crane which happens if you use it on the cylinder chambers. However, this problem is unique to revolvers since most use a bore guide with a rifle.
One aspect I did observe is the C4 does a much better job on carbon than Rim Fire Blend. But again, it's the aqueous base that concerns me with getting it in revolver internals. So, I just went back to old Hoppe's No. 9 for my revolvers and guess what - the 10 ring didn't notice the difference.
TRSR8
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Leading is a non issue in a quality RF barrel unless you shoot crap ammo.
Any citrus solvent is extremely good at cutting rimfire waxy lubes, especially with match ammo.
Rimfire blend, good rod, good boreguide, quality bronze brushes and C4 for carbon in the throat and you’ll never go wrong.
Any citrus solvent is extremely good at cutting rimfire waxy lubes, especially with match ammo.
Rimfire blend, good rod, good boreguide, quality bronze brushes and C4 for carbon in the throat and you’ll never go wrong.
coldboreshot
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The formula in the solution.
10XSHOOTER
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The folks at Vudoo posted a video here a while back on cleaning. Their solution was to soak a bore mop in C4, put it in the chamber and let it soak for 10-15 minutes. Twist the bore mop several turns and then one wet patch of C4 and then patch until dry. Been using this method in my Vudoo with a Shilen Ratchet Barrel.
Very few rounds to settle the bore down and shoots better than I can!
Very few rounds to settle the bore down and shoots better than I can!
Intell
Silver $$ Contributor
I’ve used Rimfire blend for a lot of years and it works great, I also use the carbon remover from boretech in the chamber area every 3-4 boxes.
They did change something about 5-7 years ago when they went from glass bottles to plastic. My last new bottle didn’t have the strong Citrus smell of the older glass bottles I used. It still seems to work, but the smell is different and it also feels different when I get it on my hands. The new has a slicker more oily feel than the old.
They did change something about 5-7 years ago when they went from glass bottles to plastic. My last new bottle didn’t have the strong Citrus smell of the older glass bottles I used. It still seems to work, but the smell is different and it also feels different when I get it on my hands. The new has a slicker more oily feel than the old.
I respect Erik Cortina and his opinions. But just remember, he's the guy that promotes using CLR, toilet bowl cleaner, to remove carbon in center fire rifle barrels, albeit SS only. I guess that works for him or he wouldn't do it but that is one piece of advice I'll pass on.
I think the answer to all these cleaning questions, theories, "secrets" etc. is to do your own testing and determines what work best for you, your shooting discipline, etc. A good place to start is with a commercial solvent designed specifically to clean firearms. Read and follow the mfg.'s instructions then make changes if necessary.
TRSR8
Silver $$ Contributor
This isn’t F class friend. while this is their new/new thing, you go to any decent BR match, Rf or CF you’ll see plenty of bronze brushes Including barrel makers.
Also FWIW, Speedy’s deal is powder specific, some powder fouling , the nylon will absolutely not work
I started cleaning my 22 LR rifles with BoreTec RimFire Blend and felt I was getting good results but like a fool I let my Walther develope a carbon ring. I had to use Flitz and a stiff nylon bore brush and lots of effort, and still had traces of carbon in the throat. I chucked a short piece of an old cleaning rod with the nylon brush and Flitz and spun it with a drill to finally get the last carbon out. Now the first thing I do when I get home from a match or practice is put a CF 22 cal. bore mop on that short piece of cleaning rod, diped in BoreTec C4 and leave it in 3-4 hours and then one or two patches with BoreTec Eliminator. If I only have 50-60 rounds down the barrel I usually will wait until I have over 100 rounds to do this. So far I haven't had to deal with another carbon ring in any of my competition rifles.
I like accurate .22s, but have no real target rifles. I'm not a competitor. My practices will likely make the compulsive grit their teeth while sleeping, but these things have worked well for me in the last sixty years.
I haven't tried every solvent, but suspect most will remove the very mild fouling created by .22 LR cartridges, often without brushing. Hoppe's #9 works so well, I probably won't try anything else unless I run out of Hoppe's. I brush with a bronze brush when necessary; depends on the gun, but maybe every few years or so I brush. Brushng does no harm unless you're very careless. I don't clean a bore when switching ammos, I just shoot. I've used a Hawkeye bore scope for at least fifteen years.
Relax and enjoy shooting your .22s. It's only a game, not a life-long obsession. Perhaps that's why I'll never be a competitor.
I haven't tried every solvent, but suspect most will remove the very mild fouling created by .22 LR cartridges, often without brushing. Hoppe's #9 works so well, I probably won't try anything else unless I run out of Hoppe's. I brush with a bronze brush when necessary; depends on the gun, but maybe every few years or so I brush. Brushng does no harm unless you're very careless. I don't clean a bore when switching ammos, I just shoot. I've used a Hawkeye bore scope for at least fifteen years.
Relax and enjoy shooting your .22s. It's only a game, not a life-long obsession. Perhaps that's why I'll never be a competitor.
dhenry132
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That works really well in the shooting world if you’re shooting a Honda Civic, but shooting Lamborghinis and Ferraris not so much
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