Read the MSDS on any of the mink oil shoe polishes and you will find many contain little if any actual mink oil. What folks are suggesting is that you use, at least for now, is some water based patch lube. Some dish soap or Murphy’s oil soap in water will work. The idea is to dissolve that fouling ring, and a water based lube will accomplish that.
The ratio hasn’t been that critical, but if you’re bothering to test things, consistency is always a good idea. You at least know what you are trying. There is definitely a crowd that likes the Dawn, and no doubt it works. I just happen to use Murphy’s, another ‘standard’, because that’s what I have used for years. The quantity Moose milk mix I use, and again, just because, is 1 part Murphy’s, 1 part Ballistols and 20 parts distilled water (already used it in a steamer and it’s cheap). Probably not as slick as the 50/50 Dawn and water, but it does work for me as long as the temperature is above freezing. Remember, the ‘active ingredient’ is water.
Yes sir, I agree 100%. For a target shooting scenario, I could see how a water/soap shooting patch could be conducive.
Using dry moose milk patches, swabbing between shots will definitely be needed.
Yep. I used Bore Butter for years with no ill effects what so ever. None of the many critters I've killed when I was using BB for a lube complained one bit. I never did buy into the barrel seasoning thing and really didn't care. I still have some left that I'm considering mixing with bees wax for a conical lube.
why mix it bore butter makes a great bullet lube specific product also. by the way I buy my BB by the gallon special order but then me and my son shoot in excess of 1000 rounds a year through our various guns I expect that to go up as his soon to be wife is now hooked after attending her first shoot we shot all day without wiping at all
I have been reading all of these different lube solutions.have never had the issue.have been shooting black powder since the sixties l use spit never a problem does anyone else use this old method.The correct size ball and patch and powder charge is the ke to accuracy just me .
. Like I said earlier it's fine untiI it gets toward the bottom. I hope polishing helps but I have my doubts.
Something really seems odd here. Is this a factory new barrel? Has it sat for any extended period after shooting without cleaning? Have you examined the condition of the bore with a borescope? Are there and dovetails or screw holes near where this is occurring? Apologize if any of the above are or seem redundant, but it’s time to step back and look at everything.What polishing compound are you guys recommending?
Today I thought I'd try 80 grains of Swiss just to see how things went. I used the Dawn and water lube and..... well the ball got hung up about 1 1/2 " from the bottom. I tried the palm saver and then a leathercraft wooden mallet to drive it down with no luck. So I tried a ball puller and no go it's stuck hard. I poured some water and dawn in to see if it will loosen up enough to pull it out. After waiting awhile my wife and I tried again with no luck. I kept pulling the puller through the ball. So I tried one last thing before I pulled the breech plug. Screwed the puller in again even farther and put a crescent wrench on the cleaning rod in front of the handle and hit the wrench with a plastic mallet and it finally came loose. This is ridiculous
Well, to polish you'll need to pull the breech plug any way. I guess you could get creative and make a lead lapping plug without pulling it but it makes it easier. You can find videos on how to make this plug. It's not hard but you'll want to index it so it goes in the barrel the same way each time. Brownell' sells both polishing and cutting lapping compound. Follow the instructions and it'll be fine. Use a brass bore protector but I'm sure you know that. It's not hard, good luck.What polishing compound are you guys recommending?
Today I thought I'd try 80 grains of Swiss just to see how things went. I used the Dawn and water lube and..... well the ball got hung up about 1 1/2 " from the bottom. I tried the palm saver and then a leathercraft wooden mallet to drive it down with no luck. So I tried a ball puller and no go it's stuck hard. I poured some water and dawn in to see if it will loosen up enough to pull it out. After waiting awhile my wife and I tried again with no luck. I kept pulling the puller through the ball. So I tried one last thing before I pulled the breech plug. Screwed the puller in again even farther and put a crescent wrench on the cleaning rod in front of the handle and hit the wrench with a plastic mallet and it finally came loose. This is ridiculous
