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Dimitri · October 30, 2000, 01:22 PM

What everyone fails to mention with black powder is that clean up is not just a matter of getting at the nooks . . . You need to take the gun apart completely -- all the screws, springs, parts. Then clean thoroughly. Soap and water works well, or Formula 409. Then you lube the parts with a preparation like Bore Butter and reassemble the gun.

Otherwise, you're gonna get corrosion. Your brass may not corrode, but the primer will, also you don't want to get the residue of the brass on your dies and press. So, wash the brass in soap and water. Or the ol' soap, water, vinegar, salt, lemon juice mixture.

You sure you really wanna do this?

[This message has been edited by Dimitri (edited October 30, 2000).]

October 30, 2000, 01:22 PM	#8
Dimitri Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2000 Posts: 34	What everyone fails to mention with black powder is that clean up is not just a matter of getting at the nooks . . . You need to take the gun apart completely -- all the screws, springs, parts. Then clean thoroughly. Soap and water works well, or Formula 409. Then you lube the parts with a preparation like Bore Butter and reassemble the gun. Otherwise, you're gonna get corrosion. Your brass may not corrode, but the primer will, also you don't want to get the residue of the brass on your dies and press. So, wash the brass in soap and water. Or the ol' soap, water, vinegar, salt, lemon juice mixture. You sure you really wanna do this? [This message has been edited by Dimitri (edited October 30, 2000).]