cleaning new barrel

[Don B]

I am about to purchase a new Lyman .54 percussion Great Plains Rifle. I've heard some reports that Lyman's factory rustproofing can be tough to remove. Will brake parts cleaner do the job? I'm assuming that I'll want to brush and wet patch until dry patches come out clean. Or is there more to it than that? How do I get the rustproofing out of the breech plug recess? Will swabbing with patches wrapped around a .32 brush do the job?

Thanks,
Don

 

[Rebel]

That is what i use to get it out. It takes a little brushing and patching to get it clean, but it is worth it. If you don't get it out it is really hard to do after you have shot the gun.

 

[jtmattison]

I haven't tried brake cleaner but Hoppes solvent works. I use a .35 caliber brush for the breech. Soak the barrel with solvent and let sit a while then brush. Repeat 3-4 times and then swab with patches. I then like to give it a hot soapy water wash and lube as normal. The stuff is tough but not really that hard to remove.

HD

 

[Slake]

brake cleaner will work on just about[url] anything...dependin[/url] on the brand it might hurt the finish of your gun and your skin too

 

[renovato]

If you plug the barrel and let some solvent sit in there for a while, it'll be a lot easier to scrub out. Mineral spirits seems to work well too. It's a chore, but thankfully you only need to do it once.