First ML Barrel Cleaning

[AndyJ]

Hello to all....spent the day getting introduced into the world of ML by a couple of fine chaps near Birmingham, AL...got to shoot their cap rifles and found it very interesting and fun...peppered them with many questions and they were patient with a noob...Last evening went to an antique ML show in NW Alabama and came home with one I never expected...Knight Wolverine that hasnt been shot for 15-20 years though it appeared to be in fine condition; wanted to take it with us to the guys today but I thought it was best to give it a thorough cleaning first...glad I did as the nipple was well clogged with rust. So my question is...I've only had newer rifles prior and cleaned them with Hoppes #9 gun bore cleaner and lubed with Break Free Synthetic gun oil...so used both on the knight barrel....is that ok? I got the impression from chatting with the guys today that there was some cleaner/lube products that were not good with Black Powder.
Thanks for your comments.
Tom

 

[kyron4]

You may not get much input from folks here as this is a traditional muzzleloading forum and nontradtional/ modern guns are frowned up on by most.

That said, use whatever you want to clean rust and crude from a neglected bore but completely clean and dry the bore with rubbing alcohol and dry patches before shooting. Petroleum products and black powder don't mix well. Most clean their BP guns with hot water or hot soapy water after shooting. Your bore can rust in as short as a few hours to a few days if not cleaned after shooting . You may try our sister site Modern Muzzloaders for more help.

 

[AndyJ]

Thank you for the heads up...I didn't know there was a site just for modern ones....my apologies...I'll join and
post there...thanks

 

[Louisk]

Thank you for the heads up...I didn't know there was a site just for modern ones....my apologies...I'll join and
post there...thanks

Go handle some traditional muzzleloaders and you'll be back here.