Hoppe's Lead Remover kit---

Prince55 · October 25, 2008, 01:19 AM

Has anyone used the Hoppe's Lead Remover Kit for handguns ?
Does it do a pretty decent job ?

Thanks

clem · October 25, 2008, 02:35 AM

Yes & yes.

drail · October 25, 2008, 11:22 AM

Anyone who shoots large quantities of lead needs this tool. Be careful when adjusting the tension on the rubber plug, if you expand it too much it will be VERY HARD to pull through the barrel. You want some resistance but within reason. Make a couple of passes and clean the lead off of the brass screen between passes. The sooner you can do this after firing (like at the range while the gun is still warm) the easier it is to get it all out.

**Unclenick** · October 26, 2008, 01:26 AM

The ones I have are the original patent Lewis Lead Removers, but the principle is the same. It can help a great deal to run a patch of Kroil or PB Blaster or Shooter's Choice Lead Remover in and let it sit overnight before usig the tool. Put a patch of Gun Scrubber or other solvent degreaser through it to remove the surface lubricating properties of the penetrant or cleaner, then use the bronze gauze and rubber plug to scrape it out.

You might also want to look at Sharpshoot-R's new No-Lead product. It is the first actual lead solvent I am aware of that doesn't harm steel. In addition, the Outer's FoulOut III is available that removes lead electrolytically.

Prince55 · October 26, 2008, 01:58 AM

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions.
I found out about Kroil by using it on some leaded .22 lr bores.
Do they make the Hoppe's Kit in many calibers ?
I ordered one for the .41 cal., but didn't see any others for sale.

**Unclenick** · October 26, 2008, 02:07 AM

There used to be .45, .44, and .38/.357/9 mm versions.

October 25, 2008, 01:19 AM	#1
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	Hoppe's Lead Remover kit--- Has anyone used the Hoppe's Lead Remover Kit for handguns ? Does it do a pretty decent job ? Thanks

October 26, 2008, 01:26 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	The ones I have are the original patent Lewis Lead Removers, but the principle is the same. It can help a great deal to run a patch of Kroil or PB Blaster or Shooter's Choice Lead Remover in and let it sit overnight before usig the tool. Put a patch of Gun Scrubber or other solvent degreaser through it to remove the surface lubricating properties of the penetrant or cleaner, then use the bronze gauze and rubber plug to scrape it out. You might also want to look at Sharpshoot-R's new No-Lead product. It is the first actual lead solvent I am aware of that doesn't harm steel. In addition, the Outer's FoulOut III is available that removes lead electrolytically. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 26, 2008, 02:07 AM	#6
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	There used to be .45, .44, and .38/.357/9 mm versions. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 25, 2008, 02:35 AM	#2
clem Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2001 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 847	Yes & yes.

October 25, 2008, 11:22 AM	#3
drail Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 3,150	Anyone who shoots large quantities of lead needs this tool. Be careful when adjusting the tension on the rubber plug, if you expand it too much it will be VERY HARD to pull through the barrel. You want some resistance but within reason. Make a couple of passes and clean the lead off of the brass screen between passes. The sooner you can do this after firing (like at the range while the gun is still warm) the easier it is to get it all out.

October 26, 2008, 01:58 AM	#5
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. I found out about Kroil by using it on some leaded .22 lr bores. Do they make the Hoppe's Kit in many calibers ? I ordered one for the .41 cal., but didn't see any others for sale.