I an curious about the cleaning process you guys use after shooting your cap & ball revolvers. I shot my Ruger Old Army today for the first time. After getting home I pulled the cylinder. Removed the nipples. Took off the wood grips. Then took a bucket of hot soapy water and put everything into the water except for the grips. Brushed and cleaned everything really well and then rinsed in more hot water. Then took a air hose and blew everything off and out and set aside to dry. I will lubricate tomorrow.
Does this seem like a good way to clean these revolvers? Many years ago I would completely disassemble my black powder revolvers and that seemed a bit extreme not to say time consuming.
What works for you guys when cleaning these revolvers? Anything different for say Colt, Remington and Rugers as well as others. Thanks!
Does this seem like a good way to clean these revolvers? Many years ago I would completely disassemble my black powder revolvers and that seemed a bit extreme not to say time consuming.
What works for you guys when cleaning these revolvers? Anything different for say Colt, Remington and Rugers as well as others. Thanks!