Remove brake to clean barrel?

[Thisguy65]

For the guys that use muzzle brakes, do you spin them off when you clean the bore -or- do leave it on? Reason I ask is solvent interacting with the carbon on the crown and loosening it up. Therefore it leaves carbon on the crown that is not "symmetric" anymore.. Don't know if this effect accuracy or not.

I'm one of those that pefers to leave it alone if it aint broke and the muzzle brake is not broke..lol

 

[hogpatrol]

I have the Harrels slotted and leave it on and just get in there with some q-tips to clean it.

 

[Berger.Fan222]

I've done it both ways - take it off and use q-tips to reach through slots at the end to make sure no solvent is left on the crown. I don't think it makes any difference. It does take a bit of effort with the q tips to get all the solvent off of the brake though.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Stick the muzzle down in some simple green in an ultrasonic cleaner

 

[tmwinds]

Stick the muzzle down in some simple green in an ultrasonic cleaner

Works great on a stainless brake but will discolor aluminum or blued brakes. Ask me how I know.

 

[mshelton]

Stick the muzzle down in some simple green in an ultrasonic cleaner

Works great on a stainless brake but will discolor aluminum or blued brakes. Ask me how I know.

Will also taking the bluing off a Citori receiver...

 

[avidflyer]

Stick the muzzle down in some simple green in an ultrasonic cleaner

Agree....

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ok yall got me there i should say stainless only!

 

[gotcha]

I have several muzzle brakes, all stainless. I've learned to have them machined to be readily removed and replaced. I use aerosol Brake cleaner to clean the ports and bore of the brake then be sure to re-oil all the components since the Brake cleaner removes ALL oil and leaves parts subject to corroding, even stainless....... I have one aluminum brake (bead blasted finish) and have found no dis-coloring. ..... Caveat: If you try this method be sure to use eye protection. ouch ouch ouch!!!!!

 

[maxscm]

I saw a Gunsmith remove a Brake from very expensive Custom Rifle , the Crown of the Barrel was Pitted terrible from lack of cleaning properly. The Rifle owner swears he cleaned after every shooting cession , It needed re-crowning. I remove my muzzle Brakes every time I Clean, And I remove my Suppressors to clean the carbon from the muzzles also.

 

[CaptainMal]

Remove mine.

Found out carb cleaner does not work well removing carbon from the brakes. I actually use C-4 bore cleaner on a small brush to push through all the holes and clean the carbon off.

Old-fashioned Hoppes #9 also works but smells too bad to use indoors.

 

[Thisguy65]

I saw a Gunsmith remove a Brake from very expensive Custom Rifle , the Crown of the Barrel was Pitted terrible from lack of cleaning properly. The Rifle owner swears he cleaned after every shooting cession , It needed re-crowning. I remove my muzzle Brakes every time I Clean, And I remove my Suppressors to clean the carbon from the muzzles also.

Depending on caliber the pitting could been fire cracking/fire pitting.

 

[MGYSGT]

Remove mine.



Old-fashioned Hoppes #9 also works but smells too bad to use indoors.

My wife thinks Hoppes should be a mans cologne.

 

[savagedasher]

If a break isn't cleaned it will effect how the gun shoots. Larry

 

[Thisguy65]

What about Kroil? It is a penetrating oil any negative effects on CB or accuracy because of it if?

 

[Raythemanroe]

I leave it on while cleaning the bore, I do remove it and clean the brake.. I like to put a couple drops of oil on the threads..Crown usually pretties right up with some solvent..


Ray

 

[Thisguy65]

Who uses Kroil as layer of protection for their bore? Concern that it is a penetrating oil and not being able to fully remove it when going to the range. I normally patch with a oil patch followed by 2 dry patches for storage.

 

[Raythemanroe]

I use Kroil after solvent and brushing, Then a few drops of Butches oil..


Ray

 

[savagedasher]

Who uses Kroil as layer of protection for their bore? Concern that it is a penetrating oil and not being able to fully remove it when going to the range. I normally patch with a oil patch followed by 2 dry patches for storage.

3000 degree of heat under 50.000 psi pretty much removes Kroil.
Larry

 

[okie]

My wife thinks Hoppes should be a mans cologne.

lol, thats funny! It does smell manly