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cussedemgun
can someone suggest a good cleaner that will remove copper fowling from a rifle barrel. what works best, how hard is it on finishes etc., & where can i get it?
thanks for any help i can get, "nitro solvent" aint workin' Jim

"all I really need to know I learned in kindergarten" Robert Fulghum
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  • p3skyking
    Blue Wonder cleaner seems to remove everything except the barrel so far.

    Available from several sources, on or offline.
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  • gunnut505
    Try Barnes Copper Solvent, but go easy at first; it's fairly aggressive.
    If that doesn't do it; get an Outers Foul Out electronic cleaner.
    Then when you get it all out, do it again.

    The fouling you're getting may be caused by a rough bore; maybe some JB Bore Paste on a wet patch will help smooth out tool marks & other small scratches that are retaining copper.

    If you know it all; you must have been listening.<br>WEAR EAR PROTECTION!
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  • He Dog
    Before you go to the expense of getting an electronic cleaner try (1) Blue Wonder or (2) Butch's Bore Shine. The Blue Wonder will do the job.

    He Dog
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  • JustC
    sweets 7.62 works on hard copper fouling,..but use it according to the directions. Some cleaners are best used for routine cleanings,..as they are designed to not be as aggressive,...sweets is aggressive and will remove copper so much the patches will come out dark blue,..not green like lesser aggressive products. Be sure to soak the bore in oil for a day or so after using it.

    why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
    Got Balistics?
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  • PJ
    Try Wipe Out. Just foam the bore, let it stand overnight and run a couple of patches through the next morning. You will be amazed.
    Pete

    "Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live"
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  • ArmaliteA4
    Shooters Choice..# 1
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  • joeaf1911a1
    I use the Hoppies # 9 as it is less expensive for the cleaning, Then
    I run a soaked patch with Shooters Choice (more expensive) and leave
    it overnight. Then a couple of patches and then oil. Seems to work
    well. A bit of trouble but cheaper. Also a bore guide AND a plastic
    coated rod keep muzzle wear down when cleaning from the muzzle on such as a M-1. Never a jointed cleaning rod. Thats for combat use only in
    my estimation.
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  • cussedemgun
    Thank you all! I went to the store and the only product suggested that they carry was "Blue Wonder" --- It is. It works lots more better than what I had. Thanks again, who said I was too old to learn something new? Jim

    "all I really need to know I learned in kindergarten" Robert Fulghum
    anyone who says "nobody needs a full auto" has never been in front of a brown bear charge
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  • grizzclaw
    Shooters choice.

    Thanks, Grizztribefans@sssnet.com
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