J JIMMY77 Bearcat Joined Dec 8, 2010 Messages 5 Dec 14, 2010 #1 What's the best way to remove the powder burn area between the cylinder and the barrel??
wwb Hunter Joined Nov 18, 2004 Messages 2,966 City & State/Province wisconsin Dec 14, 2010 #2 If you're referring to the forcing cone, Brownells carries caliber-specific forcing cone cleaning tools. For the rest of the area, solvent (like Hoppe's #9) and a bronze brush will do the job.
If you're referring to the forcing cone, Brownells carries caliber-specific forcing cone cleaning tools. For the rest of the area, solvent (like Hoppe's #9) and a bronze brush will do the job.
OP J JIMMY77 Bearcat Joined Dec 8, 2010 Messages 5 Dec 14, 2010 #3 Thanks, I have the Hoppe's, but I was not sure on the brush. Bronze or stainless steel?
P powder smoke Hawkeye Joined Aug 16, 2005 Messages 9,911 City & State/Province Milo Maine Dec 15, 2010 #4 I use a tooth brush. ps
W WESHOOT2 Hunter Joined Mar 19, 2005 Messages 2,124 City & State/Province Duxbury, Vermont, USA Dec 15, 2010 #5 I use mostly bronse 'toothbrushes'.
9 98Redline Blackhawk Joined Dec 9, 2010 Messages 681 City & State/Province PA Dec 15, 2010 #6 Never use stainless steel on your gun. The stainless will be at least as hard or harder than the metal on the gun and can actually remove metal or damage the finish. Stick to bronze or softer metals.
Never use stainless steel on your gun. The stainless will be at least as hard or harder than the metal on the gun and can actually remove metal or damage the finish. Stick to bronze or softer metals.
Cholo Moderator Staff member Moderator Supporting Member Joined Dec 30, 2008 Messages 11,183 City & State/Province Georgia Dec 15, 2010 #7 I use a tooth brush and plastic dental pics. No need to ruin your toothbrush, your wife's will work just as well, maybe even a bit better...
I use a tooth brush and plastic dental pics. No need to ruin your toothbrush, your wife's will work just as well, maybe even a bit better...
OP J JIMMY77 Bearcat Joined Dec 8, 2010 Messages 5 Dec 15, 2010 #8 Thanks for the input. I have my wife's Sonicare and my Hoppe's in hand.TIME TO CLEAN. LOL