What's the best bore solvent/cleaner?

[Alfadog]

I've been using Hoppe's No. 9 ever since I started shooting as a kid (it's what my dad used and the smell brings back memories). I was wondering if any of the newer cleaners/solvents are any better. Or should I go to something like Breakfree CLP and have a product that lubricates and prevents rust as well as cleans?

Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

 

[Alfadog]

Sorry for double post. Had to get signature straightened out.

------------------
Alfadog
NRA Life Member

"DO NOT TAKE COUNSEL OF YOUR FEARS."
--G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen., USA, 6 March 1944

[This message has been edited by Alfadog (edited July 08, 2000).]

 

[JH]

Hi Alfadog:
The smell of Hoppe's #9 brings back fond memories of cleaning guns with my dad after shooting when I was a kid. Do a search in the gear & accesories forum and you'll come up with lots of opinions. Most comments suggest that the newer products work better. I use MPRO7 for cleaning and Ballistol or Boeshield T-9 for lubrication and protection. Good luck.

Jeff

 

[MrBlonde]

When cleaning guns, I use Hoppes #9. I have heard there is better, maybe I should try using some other kind...

 

[Halo]

I use Hoppe's Semi-Auto for routine cleaning. I occasionally use Hoppe's Benchrest for more thorough cleaning of copper fouling.

 

[Clark]

It is interesting so many posts talk about smell. When I saw the topic, I wanted to say something about smell too.

I like Break Free Bore Solvent. I bought a big container and fill the small ones.

I like the smell.

 

[Brasso]

Birchwood Casey Bore Scrubber. It has a slight oil base and is great for preventing rust as well. I use it to clean the entire gun. It cleans, lubes, and keeps the rust away. I usually follow up with a bit of transmission fluid on the parts that really need lube.

 

[railroader]

At makarov.com there is a recipe for home made bore solvent/cleaner. You can make about a gallon for around $10. I have mine in a small bucket with a basket to put the parts in then I just soak them for a while then brush them off. You will find the recipe under technical info.

 

[denfoote]

I use Simple Green. It works, and it is non-toxic.

------------------


Yeah, I got a permit to carry,it's called the friggin Constitution.---Ted Nugent

"Glock 26: 17 rounds of concealed carry DEATH comming your way from out of nowhere!!! THAT'S FIREPOWER, BABY!!!"

 

[bk40]

for bore cleaning I normally use a mixture of Kroil and Shooters Choice. Worked great for me so far.

 

[ol blue]

Shooters Choice for the bore. MPro7 for the action. (while the bore is soaking) As far as preventing rust and lubrication, I like Break-free LP for the action, and Butches Gun oil for the barrel....ol blue

 

[SARDUDE]

I have the best luck with the Break Free CLP.
Seems to cut the crud fastest. To keep in line with others though,I do like the Hoppes#9 smell the best!

 

[WalterGAII]

I'm sure that the Shooter's Choice/Kroil combo is the most popular among benchrest and varminthunters. However, Butch's Bore Shine is coming on strong.

I still use Hoppe's #9. Lubricate with Mobil 1, 15W50.

 

[slickpuppy]

Yes, I have finally found the one...IOSSO Bore Paste. Nonabrasive and removes leading, copper, and powder fouling without a brush. Far superior to the others mentioned, and yes, I have them all in my kit box collecting dust now.

 

[Alfadog]

Thanks to everyone for all the great tips. I bought some Shooter's Choice this afternoon. Now I need to go shoot my guns really dirty so I can try it out.

------------------
Alfadog
NRA Life Member

"DO NOT TAKE COUNSEL OF YOUR FEARS."
--G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen., USA, 6 March 1944

 

[byerly]

I use Shooter's Choice for the barrel. Every once in a while I use Barnes CR-10 or Sweet's 7.62 to remove copper fouling. Later, byerly

 

[twoblink]

I use PowderBlast! first, get's the preliminary gunk off. Then run a few Hoppe's #9 patches through, and you see all the stuff that PowderBlast didn't get. Same with the trigger assembly. Afterwards, when the gun is all clean, I wipe it dry, then spray a little bit of CLP on it. I make sure everything gets coated, and then wipe it clean. That's it.

Albert

 

[Rainbow Six]

WalterGAII,

I love Butch's Bore Shine for copper removal! I do the majority of my cleaning with MPro-7 though. It is non-toxic and it doesn't run me out of the house. It also works like crazy for carbon and grease/oil removal.

I usually follow a good MPro-7 cleaning with a good swabbing with Butch's Bore Shine to remove the bronze transfer from the bronze bristle brush. Then I spray the bore down good with MPro-7 and rinse it thoroughly with extremely hot water to remove the amonia that's in the Butch's.

My pistol bores that I use this process on are spotless and they seem to get easier to clean each time.

I highly recommend both MPro-7 and Butch's Bore Shine. BTW, Butch's Gun Oil is the absolute best gun lube I have ever used. I like it MUCH better than CLP. It kinda smells sweet too.

------------------
The Glock freak formerly known as Chris...

[This message has been edited by Rainbow Six (edited July 09, 2000).]

 

[volky]

Okay, you guys got me. I looked around and can`t find IOSSO bore paste or Butch`s bore shine.

Hope these are mail order items. Any info??

Thanks

 

[Rainbow Six]

volky, go to www.midwayusa.com for Butch's Bore Shine.

4oz. product#324-820
16oz. product#440-524

FWIW, IOSSO paste IS abrasive. I don't care what the company claims about it.

------------------
The Glock freak formerly known as Chris...