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Old May 10, 2017, 08:10 PM   #1
Bernie Lomax
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Copper solvent: is it really necessary every time?

Just cleaned my rifle bore with Break Free and am feeling lazy. I really don't want to screw around with the Butch's now and get the copper out like I usually do because, like I said, I'm feeling lazy and also, I don't want to stink up my apartment with that stuff right now. Also, I really didn't shoot that many rounds.

So is it really necessary to use copper solvent every time, or can you just use a mild CLP most of the time and hit it with copper solvent only occasionally? I would have already made the decision not to use the Butch's this time, except this gun will probably be put away for some months now, so I'm worried about leaving any fouling in there that might attract moisture from the air (although the barrel is chrome-lined.)

Opinions? Suggestions?
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Old May 10, 2017, 08:49 PM   #2
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I have never used copper solvent, in over 40 years. Hoppes #9 does the trick.
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Old May 10, 2017, 09:04 PM   #3
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Same here, have never used copper solvent.
Not saying it doesn't serve a purpose, just that I have never seen the need for it.
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Old May 10, 2017, 09:15 PM   #4
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I never use copper cleaner either.
I've seen hoppes and outers both interact with copper.. although I don't use either of those anymore.

It might be a problem in high power rifles or at long range but I don't notice it "build up" in my guns, It seems to leave a streak and then level off and I just ignore it.
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Old May 10, 2017, 09:54 PM   #5
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After a thousand rounds or so you should use it. You'll fine accuracy improves.
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Old May 10, 2017, 10:55 PM   #6
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Unless you have a very polished bore, and for long storage, there is a need for some sort of copper solvent. If you need one that workes well and does not stink, try Wipe Out foaming bore cleaner.

For any one that thinks the reformulated Hoppe's #9 works well, I urge you to have your bore scoped so you can really see what is in the bore.

I ain't pickin' on Hoppe's (I still use it too) as there are other solvents that do not work well on copper too.
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Old May 11, 2017, 10:38 AM   #7
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I think the old Hoppes works better than the new synthetic.
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Old May 11, 2017, 12:52 PM   #8
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Nope

I have used janitorial grade ammonia and it removed copper pretty well.
Hoppes No. 9 works too.
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Old May 11, 2017, 01:22 PM   #9
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The use of copper fouling occurs the most when you have gun that is pushing the projectiles in excess of 2500 fps. I don't know of any revolvers or auto pistols that can do that. The single shot pistol is capable of it though.
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Old May 11, 2017, 02:25 PM   #10
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Never used it.
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