I didn’t pull the nipple ( stainless ) but did scrub the bore really well. I had coated it with Ballistol and the patches came out a light brown. Hoppes #9 solvent the bore . Patched dry. Break free CLP the bore then bore brushed. Patched dry. Then a light CLP patch. It’s going to be a solid month till I can get her out and finally shoot her. I doing basically 6 days a week , 12 hour days. My one day off is booked. ****** ole lady syndrome. lol.
I heard that modern caps aren’t corrosive. Depending on how strongly people feel about how clean a gun is, one might not choose to clean after popping only a cap, without concern for damage. I can attest to that with my Pedersoli, but that there is a thin chrome plating in the Pedersoli. YMMV
Thanks for the reply. I read Ballistol can give a brownish look when left in a barrel. I patched it at full strength. And thanks for the Hoppes in question. I just got some of the Hoppes black powder cleaner in. Has a damn child proof cap that I’m struggling with.
. I only used the normal Hoppes because it was open and I haven’t shot black powder yet. I honestly appreciate the advise from all. Wardawg
Water and dish detergent, maybe with Windex or ammonia added, are all you need to clean black powder. Water can be cold or hot, people make claims both ways for effectiveness, just dry the bore really well after and run an oiled patch down, followed by a dry one.Thanks for the reply. I read Ballistol can give a brownish look when left in a barrel. I patched it at full strength. And thanks for the Hoppes in question. I just got some of the Hoppes black powder cleaner in. Has a damn child proof cap that I’m struggling with.
I used to do that too, for at least 25 years, and then it dawned on me if I cleaned my gun very well with the nipple out, blowed some air thru the nipple hole and then stored the rifle with the barrel down, there were no need to worry and so far it has worked for several years. Might not work for everybody, I guess you just take your own chances but I know primers are getting hard to get, so that maybe saving a few was worth the effort.
OMG!! THEY BROKE?!!?
