Foaming Bore Cleaners

Tatsumi67 · January 14, 2008, 05:33 PM

Thanks to the great Hoppe's #9 discussion I thought I would submit this question:

Ive seen alot of foaming bore cleaners, and I've heard people rave about them, but I've been hesitant to try one as I am uncertain as to their effectiveness.how are they used? are they worthwhile?

Scorch · January 15, 2008, 02:47 AM

I have used a couple of them (Hoppes and Outers). They work well, but are expensive per application. I use them to clean out the gas tubes on semi-auto rifles I tade for. Makes a world of difference.

oldbillthundercheif · January 15, 2008, 03:50 AM

The Breakfree foam is great, but it's expensive. I only use it after extended range sessions when my bores are in need of an intense cleaning.

WESHOOT2 · January 15, 2008, 08:00 AM

RB-17

But not foam.....

Railslider · January 15, 2008, 05:00 PM

I use Breakfree's foaming bore cleaner. I have the small 3 oz. can, the little bitty one, I think it was $10 but I've cleaned at least 12 pistol barrels with it. Great for pistols, I still have a fair amount left in the can, but I think it could get expensive if you used it every time you cleaned a rifle.

hoghunting · January 15, 2008, 05:03 PM

I started using Wipe-Out about 2 years ago and haven't used anything since. All it takes is a 2 second spray in the barrel. Let it sit overnight - not harmful as it does not use ammonia. Then patch it out the next day. Works great and sure beats scrubbing with a brush. Unfortunately it doesn't work on lead cast fouling.

January 14, 2008, 05:33 PM	#1
Tatsumi67 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 575	Foaming Bore Cleaners Thanks to the great Hoppe's #9 discussion I thought I would submit this question: Ive seen alot of foaming bore cleaners, and I've heard people rave about them, but I've been hesitant to try one as I am uncertain as to their effectiveness.how are they used? are they worthwhile? __________________ "Do what you can, what you want, what you must,feel the hunger inside, just don't lose your trust" - KMFDM, Trust. NRA Member,Minnesota State Safety Certified, Eagle Scout Currently schemeing on an AR-15 build.

January 15, 2008, 02:47 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I have used a couple of them (Hoppes and Outers). They work well, but are expensive per application. I use them to clean out the gas tubes on semi-auto rifles I tade for. Makes a world of difference. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 15, 2008, 08:00 AM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	maybe better? RB-17 But not foam..... __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 15, 2008, 03:50 AM	#3
oldbillthundercheif Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2006 Location: New Orleans Posts: 2,450	The Breakfree foam is great, but it's expensive. I only use it after extended range sessions when my bores are in need of an intense cleaning.

January 15, 2008, 05:00 PM	#5
Railslider Member Join Date: December 11, 2007 Posts: 25	I use Breakfree's foaming bore cleaner. I have the small 3 oz. can, the little bitty one, I think it was $10 but I've cleaned at least 12 pistol barrels with it. Great for pistols, I still have a fair amount left in the can, but I think it could get expensive if you used it every time you cleaned a rifle.

January 15, 2008, 05:03 PM	#6
hoghunting Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2006 Posts: 1,559	I started using Wipe-Out about 2 years ago and haven't used anything since. All it takes is a 2 second spray in the barrel. Let it sit overnight - not harmful as it does not use ammonia. Then patch it out the next day. Works great and sure beats scrubbing with a brush. Unfortunately it doesn't work on lead cast fouling.