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September 5, 2011, 01:37 AM | #1 |
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Best product for removing wad fouling???
What is the best product for removing plastic wad fouling from a shotgun barrel... I bought a used mossberg 500 barrel and the bore is coated with a thick layer of plastic... Hoppes #9 isn't getting it... Shooter's Choice works with a with a brass brush but its quite slow... What is the best product you've found for this purpose... Thanks!!
I've never had a problem like this as I clean my shotguns regularly and don't let this stuff build up!!! |
September 5, 2011, 02:05 AM | #2 |
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Powderblast, no contest.
But be careful with it, "melts some types of plastics", while a great atttibute for this job, can be a problem as well. I've cleaned my 500 with the stuff many times and have yet to melt off the stock, though.
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September 5, 2011, 02:37 AM | #3 |
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When using solvents with plastic such as stocks -- always test the solvent on the stock first [in a small area].
A "tornado" brush is much better than a bronze brush Buy a gun with a chrome plated bore ,they collect plastic much less.
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September 5, 2011, 06:09 AM | #4 |
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Best?
Elbow grease.... Also, 4/0 steel wool on a dowel, chucked up in a variable speed drill, Hoppe's 9 optional.... |
September 5, 2011, 06:52 AM | #5 |
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WD40...
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September 5, 2011, 08:03 AM | #6 |
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Try brake cleaner from the auto parts store, use the house brand much cheaper. As noted above be careful of finished with any solvent.
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September 5, 2011, 10:37 AM | #7 |
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Shooter's Choice works with a with a brass brush but its quite slow...Yes, Shooters Choice needs a little time to work. I put my chokes in a jar of the stuff and let it work overnight. Patience is a virtue. A "tornado" brush is much better than a bronze brushMossberg recommends, "A stiff brass bristle brush is useful for removing stubborn deposits." Perazzi and Krieghoff recommend using only bronze brushes. IIRR, the original "Tornado" brush was in stainless steel, but is now available in bronze. Be careful what you use in your gun. |
September 5, 2011, 11:08 AM | #8 |
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The bronze tornado brush from Midwest and WD40 will clean it out quickly.
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September 5, 2011, 04:52 PM | #9 |
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I prefer brake cleaner but any decent petroleum-based solvent will work
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September 5, 2011, 06:30 PM | #10 |
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I've found Gumout Carb & Choke cleaner works best, followed by Montana X-treme for a second choice. JMO - Mike
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September 5, 2011, 06:32 PM | #11 |
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Ed's red. Do a Google search for the formula. You can mix up a quart of it for less than a couple ounces of most gun cleaning solutions...
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September 6, 2011, 09:23 AM | #13 |
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Shooters Choice works best for me ...but let it sit, for about a minute, and it comes right out.
If its stubborn - use a T handle - choke and chamber brush ( brass bristles ) ....and it should be a piece of cake... |
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