electronically clean rust in barrel

[buddy3658]

Has anyone ever clean a muzzleloader barrel electronically to clean rust out of the inside does it work well I been reading some about it whats the best way to go any help will be a big help . Thanks Tim

 

[steved]

I've used electrolysis to clean the outside of a barrel and other parts but not the inside so I have no hands on experience to pass along. Check out the below link for how-to info on cleaning a bore.
http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=39312

 

[NorthCoastBigBore]

I tried this out on an antique Marlin a couple of weeks ago. It worked very well, I used a battery charger on low and the washing (not baking) soda. I could see the rust being pulled from the barrel; could not see rifling before but could after this was complete. Obviously a pitted bore, is a pitted bore; won't turn it into a tack driver but can make it more usable. The rust that had "plated" itself to the rod was impressive.

Steel rod isolated on both ends; use a funnel in the muzzle to limit the mess.

Be VERY certain you have your polarity correct!

Tip - unless you have the barrel submerged in a horizontal setup (which I am told some people do...) then watch your fluid level constantly, it bubbles out fast. A funnel secured on the end helps a lot to keep it in the barrel (and off the floor). Makes a heck of a mess if you aren't careful.

 

[necchi]

Yeah I did this awhile back and it worked great. Here's a link to the thread that had a lot of added comments and tips; http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/264212/post/1082320/hl//fromsearch/1/