Comments on Remington's 40-X Bore Cleaner?

chanroc · October 5, 2010, 09:07 PM

Grew up with (and still use Hoppe's #9), but I picked up a bottle of Remington's 40-X Bore Cleaner at Wally World. While it does a nice job cleaning, it seems a little too gritty for me to use on my revolvers. I make sure to run dry patches, then flush it with Break-free CLP, but I still think there's some of that "grit" in my cylinder. Am I being too paranoid? Anyone else use this stuff? What's been your experience? While I've always had good luck with Hoppe's, I'll take any feedback on your favorite bore cleaner. Thanks!!

Gdawgs · October 6, 2010, 07:33 AM

I tried it a few times on heavily leaded barrels. It works but it still takes a lot of elbow grease and time. And yes you have to be very diligent about flushing all the grit out. I later read some people's recommendations about using strands of copper pot scrubbers wrapped around a patch. The copper works MUCH better and is quicker. I'm going to stick with the copper from now on.

Uncle Buck · October 6, 2010, 08:40 AM

Chanroc, I agree with Gdawgs. I still use it occasionally (when I am out of my other cleaners Hoppes #9 and Tipton Bore Solvent), but it is not the magic cure all that a good scrubbing can't produce.

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chanroc · October 6, 2010, 08:17 PM

Gentlemen...Thanks. I think I'll stop using it and just go back to using Hoppe's! I'll have to give the copper pot scrubber a try as well. Thanks again!!

October 5, 2010, 09:07 PM	#1
chanroc Member Join Date: September 18, 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 27	Comments on Remington's 40-X Bore Cleaner? Grew up with (and still use Hoppe's #9), but I picked up a bottle of Remington's 40-X Bore Cleaner at Wally World. While it does a nice job cleaning, it seems a little too gritty for me to use on my revolvers. I make sure to run dry patches, then flush it with Break-free CLP, but I still think there's some of that "grit" in my cylinder. Am I being too paranoid? Anyone else use this stuff? What's been your experience? While I've always had good luck with Hoppe's, I'll take any feedback on your favorite bore cleaner. Thanks!!

October 6, 2010, 08:40 AM	#3
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	Chanroc, I agree with Gdawgs. I still use it occasionally (when I am out of my other cleaners Hoppes #9 and Tipton Bore Solvent), but it is not the magic cure all that a good scrubbing can't produce. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.

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October 6, 2010, 07:33 AM	#2
Gdawgs Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2009 Location: MN Posts: 656	I tried it a few times on heavily leaded barrels. It works but it still takes a lot of elbow grease and time. And yes you have to be very diligent about flushing all the grit out. I later read some people's recommendations about using strands of copper pot scrubbers wrapped around a patch. The copper works MUCH better and is quicker. I'm going to stick with the copper from now on.

October 6, 2010, 08:17 PM	#4
chanroc Member Join Date: September 18, 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 27	Gentlemen...Thanks. I think I'll stop using it and just go back to using Hoppe's! I'll have to give the copper pot scrubber a try as well. Thanks again!!