Best product for removing wad fouling???

.300 Weatherby Mag · September 5, 2011, 01:37 AM

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!!!

B. Lahey · September 5, 2011, 02:05 AM

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.

mete · September 5, 2011, 02:37 AM

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.

Dave McC · September 5, 2011, 06:09 AM

Best?

Elbow grease....

Also, 4/0 steel wool on a dowel, chucked up in a variable speed drill, Hoppe's 9 optional....

Slugo · September 5, 2011, 06:52 AM

WD40...

jaguarxk120 · September 5, 2011, 08:03 AM

Try brake cleaner from the auto parts store, use the house brand much cheaper. As noted above be careful of finished with any solvent.

zippy13 · September 5, 2011, 10:37 AM

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 brush

Mossberg 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.

oletymer · September 5, 2011, 11:08 AM

The bronze tornado brush from Midwest and WD40 will clean it out quickly.

oneounceload · September 5, 2011, 04:52 PM

I prefer brake cleaner but any decent petroleum-based solvent will work

travis204 · September 5, 2011, 06:30 PM

I've found Gumout Carb & Choke cleaner works best, followed by Montana X-treme for a second choice. JMO - Mike

Geezerbiker · September 5, 2011, 06:32 PM

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...

Tony

.300 Weatherby Mag · September 6, 2011, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Buy a gun with a chrome plated bore ,they collect plastic much less.

I got this mossberg for $100.. Most of my other guns have chrome bores or if they don't (1100 and 870), I maintain them well enough that its a non-issue...

BigJimP · September 6, 2011, 09:23 AM

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...

September 5, 2011, 01:37 AM	#1
.300 Weatherby Mag Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2008 Posts: 1,777	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
B. Lahey Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,857	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. __________________ "A human being is primarily a bag for putting food into; the other functions and faculties may be more godlike, but in point of time they come afterwards." -George Orwell

September 5, 2011, 02:37 AM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	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. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

September 5, 2011, 10:37 AM	#7
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	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 brush Mossberg 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.

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September 5, 2011, 06:09 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	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
Slugo Junior member Join Date: September 15, 2001 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,007	WD40...

September 5, 2011, 08:03 AM	#6
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	Try brake cleaner from the auto parts store, use the house brand much cheaper. As noted above be careful of finished with any solvent.

September 5, 2011, 11:08 AM	#8
oletymer Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 338	The bronze tornado brush from Midwest and WD40 will clean it out quickly.

September 5, 2011, 04:52 PM	#9
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	I prefer brake cleaner but any decent petroleum-based solvent will work

September 5, 2011, 06:30 PM	#10
travis204 Junior Member Join Date: August 27, 2011 Location: sw pa Posts: 3	I've found Gumout Carb & Choke cleaner works best, followed by Montana X-treme for a second choice. JMO - Mike

September 5, 2011, 06:32 PM	#11
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	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... Tony

September 6, 2011, 09:23 AM	#13
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	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...