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Powderman · April 9, 2013, 01:56 AM

I use a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and water in an ultrasonic cleaner for my guns. It will absolutely STERILIZE the gun--no carbon anymore, and it will also do a good job of loosening up the other fouling in the barrel.

Here's a caution, though--I also use an air compressor to blow all the parts dry, then I give them a good coating of WD-40, and let it sit for about an hour while I do other things. The WD-40 displaces any moisture left over.

I then wipe dry, and re-lube with a good medium weight oil.

Works great for me!

April 9, 2013, 01:56 AM	#5
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	I use a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and water in an ultrasonic cleaner for my guns. It will absolutely STERILIZE the gun--no carbon anymore, and it will also do a good job of loosening up the other fouling in the barrel. Here's a caution, though--I also use an air compressor to blow all the parts dry, then I give them a good coating of WD-40, and let it sit for about an hour while I do other things. The WD-40 displaces any moisture left over. I then wipe dry, and re-lube with a good medium weight oil. Works great for me! __________________ Hiding in plain sight...