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Rigmarol · November 9, 2013, 12:45 PM

I admit I don't tear my Colts down each time as far as I do when I shoot them with the C&B cylinders in them. When I shoot with BP cartridges, I clean them up the same as I do my smokeless powder revolvers. Frame, Cylinder, Barrel, inspect and put together.

I use hot soapy water, WD40 (water displacement) and oil.
I lube up the Arbor and Rachet with Wonder Lube and I'm ready for the next match.

If you shoot BP with fillers, you MIGHT not get a full seal on your cartridge case and you MAY get more blow by than a normal round and it CAN create a bit more fouling to clean up. If you shoot a full load, you will more likely get a good seal and not as much blow by fouling.

I use my own cast bullets using Dick Dastardly's "Big Lube" style bullet to carry as much lube as possible. Lots of lube seems to keep the barrel fouling down for an entire match just fine without having to field clean the guns.

I have no problems shooting 40 rounds through each pistol and 80 through my rifle during a match.

November 9, 2013, 12:45 PM	#5
Rigmarol Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 344	I admit I don't tear my Colts down each time as far as I do when I shoot them with the C&B cylinders in them. When I shoot with BP cartridges, I clean them up the same as I do my smokeless powder revolvers. Frame, Cylinder, Barrel, inspect and put together. I use hot soapy water, WD40 (water displacement) and oil. I lube up the Arbor and Rachet with Wonder Lube and I'm ready for the next match. If you shoot BP with fillers, you MIGHT not get a full seal on your cartridge case and you MAY get more blow by than a normal round and it CAN create a bit more fouling to clean up. If you shoot a full load, you will more likely get a good seal and not as much blow by fouling. I use my own cast bullets using Dick Dastardly's "Big Lube" style bullet to carry as much lube as possible. Lots of lube seems to keep the barrel fouling down for an entire match just fine without having to field clean the guns. I have no problems shooting 40 rounds through each pistol and 80 through my rifle during a match.