Top Recommendations for Bore Cleaners in Tennessee

[Alan]

I'm on the hunt for some effective bore cleaners. What do you guys recommend for keeping the barrels of our rifles in top shape? I'm looking for something that really gets the job done without too much scrubbing.

 

[kelljp]

Ballistol

 

[BKLooney]

Either Ballistol or Hoppes #9, they both work great.

 

[fullagofast]

I have been thinking of mixing up some Ed's Red. Has anyone tried that before?

 

[BKLooney]

I've been meaning to do the same, heard great stuff about it but I've never tried it.

 

[FTG-05]

I have been thinking of mixing up some Ed's Red. Has anyone tried that before?

My version of Ed's Red: 50/50 mix of Kroil and synthetic ATF.

 

[fullagofast]

Kroil is pricy though!

 

[MC2]

Wipe Out or X Out foaming spray. Great copper kill. Hoppes #9 for powder solvent.

 

[jdlii]

Butch's Bore Shine. I have been a high power competitor for 40+ years. Hoppes #9 used to be the only choice but, products evolved. Butch's Bore Shine gives me the best results. I use J&B Bore Paste to remove copper fowling after 500 to 1000 rounds.

A heavily soaked patch is used to coat the bore several times and the rifle is placed muzzle down to allow the solution to dun down the full length of the bore. More is applied as needed until the patches come out clean. Rem Oil is used to coat the bore for storage, until the next match.

 

[Mark37082]

I've tried several. I am always on the lookout for the next "best thing" in gun care. I've heard that Breakthrough carbon pro is doing a great job on carbon removal. I may have to try it. Currently, I'm using Boretech Eliminator, but I've got cabinets full of stuff.

 

[TripleR Ranch]

Take half of your own total retirement income and half of your spouse's and add them together. If it's more than 42,000 you'll need to file. If you are single: 25,000.

 

[Clint Osborn]

As jdlii described, if you REALLY want to clean to bright metal Butch's to get out the Carbon and JB Paste with VFG pellets to get out the copper (I mix with Kriol). (There are 2 types of JB, 1 is for cleaning & the other is for polishing)

For MY firearms I only use this process when brand new, unknown (new to me) or if accuracy opens up. Be patient, use a good bore guide & treat the entire length of the bore to the same amount of strokes. JB Bore Paste is an abrasive lapping compound and is "lapping" the lands & the edges. I want "clean" not "rounded". Clean afterwards with Butch's, dry patch clear, Oil patch to coat & leave light Oil before putting up.