A couple of newbie questions

[Steve Grentus]

After a day at the range, what type of cleaning do you usually do while at the range? Secondly, where can I buy a brass range ramrod to use instead of my Enfield's ramrod? Looked but couldn't find any place that sells one piece ramrods. Thanks in advance

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[30coupe]

After a day at the range, what type of cleaning do you usually do while at the range? Secondly, where can I buy a brass range ramrod to use instead of my Enfield's ramrod? Looked but couldn't find any place that sells one piece ramrods. Thanks in advance

gh

This guy has them on ebay. Prices seem reasonable and he'll make them to your specs. There are probably others, but I ran across this one today.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thompson-C...947174?pt=Vintage_Hunting&hash=item417cb27fe6

 

[mooman76]

I don't do any cleaning at the range. others do but I prefer to do it when I get home and I usually do it as soon as I get home or at a minimum the same day.

 

[galamb]

Likewise - I do my cleaning at home as long as I will be able to get at it within a few hours.

For brass ramrods you can check out October Country. The have them in a couple of lengths and go for about 30 bucks.

 

[azmntman]

TOW has em too. Bout same price I believe

 

[30coupe]

Oh, forgot to answer your other question. I usually clean at the range using Dutch Schoultz's system. If you are new to black powder, I highly recommend ordering Dutch's system. It will be the best 20 bucks you spend on this sport.

You can find it here: http://www.blackpowderrifleaccuracy.com/index.html

 

[Jim Evans]

RMC Sports sell a lot of brass rods and ship real fast.

 

[bpd303]

Usually I run several patches with moose milk on them, then clean with water & soap, dry & oil well when I get home.

 

[jamesthomas]

Track of the Wolf also has hickory ramrods 48" is their standard length, already tipped for about $14.00.

 

[Spikebuck]

For brass ramrods you can check out October Country.

OC's wood handled brass rod is very nice. But be sure to ask them to put a muzzle guard in that's an appropriate size for your gun. Mine came with a "skimpy" guard that won't work in anything larger than a 50 cal. I got the 3/8" ramrod. Fortunately I already had a heavy-duty muzzle guard from ToW I could use.

 

[cynthialee]

My range is my back yard so I don't clean at the range.

But I do keep a small bottle of soap water and another of rubbing alcohol so I can do a field clean if I ever go shooting somewhere else.

 

[hanshi]

I usually run a wet patch followed by 2 or 3 dry patches before I pack up and leave. When I get home I do a detailed cleaning.

 

[dg98adams]

I second RMC for a Brass range rod....

I am about to order a 2nd.

For end of day cleaning at the range, when I don't have to be home right away.... I might run a couple cleaning patches (I usually have some soaked in #13 Bore Cleaner..., then several dry patches, pull the nipple, and scrub the fouling off, then finish with some lubed patches....

Sometimes, I am back at the Scout range at 7am so that might be all I do for cleaning that day.

Normally, I use hot soap and water while watching TV to do a thorough cleaning (if the wife ain't up).

I will go ahead a clean (cleaning patch/dry patches) in the morning before we get started and pop some caps and fire 1-2 shots before the Scouts show up.

:hmm:

 

[palonghunter]

I occasionally run a couple of alcohol soaked patches down the barrel, followed by a few dry patches. I do that every 3-4 shots. Other than that, I save the major cleaning for when I get home.

 

[AZbpBurner]

I preclean at the range. I carry a little squeezy bottle filled with 1/3 GoJo hand cleaner (without Pumice), 2/3 water and a couple of drops of dish detergent. I use this to swab the bore between shots, and to mop out the barrel before leaving the range. I also wipe down around the lock. I follow-up with a patch of some WWI GI bore cleaner, although anything containing oil, diesel, or kerosine will work.

I've yet to violate my cleaning rule of never letting next mornings sun rise on a dirty gun, but if I had to, I'm confident I wouldn't have any worry about corrosion from powder residue.

 

[Okie Hog]

i swab the bore with a patch wet with Windex with vinegar. Makes cleaning much easier at home.

 

[Steve Grentus]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I ordered (from October Country)a range rod,brass ramrod plus some cleaning items for use both at the range (will run a few patches down her) and a more complete cleaning at home. Again thank you all for the replies.

regards
gh

 

[Billnpatti]

At the range, I use a mixture of 1 part Ballistol, 1 part Pine-O-Pine and 10 parts water. It really cuts the fouling out of your barrel. Of course, it doesn't take the place of a good cleaning with soapy water. It does an excellent job on cap and ball revolvers. Just disassemble, spray down with the mixture, let the parts sit for a minute or two and wipe away all of the fouling. The cylinder chambers and bore will need to be scrubbed but for a revolver, this mixture will be all you need. Rifles need the full Monty with soap and water, though.

As an added note, you can substitute Pine-Sol or Murphy's Oil Soap for the Pine-O-Pine if you wish. If you can't get Ballistol, a good water soluble cutting oil will work but Ballistol is best.

 

[Steve Grentus]

I have Ballistol, Bore Butter,and Baricade. Which would be best to prevent rust after a hot soapy post range bath? Thanks in advance.

gh

 

[don hepler]

I like to break the nipple loose as soon as possible, even though I use anti-seize, on the threads.