JB's and T/C bore cleaner

[FallingCrows]

For years I've used T/C or Butch's bore cleaner and a bucket of hot, soapy water. When the patches came out clean I'd figured I was done.

Well, I was wrong!

I've been to the range and notice one of my shots would go wild. I don't know what one. I thought about lapping the barrel until I heard about JB Bore Compound being an aggressive cleaner, so I decided to try it.

After 3 hours or JB's, T/c bore cleaner, Hopp's No. 9, a bass bush, and a lot of patches. I finally got the bore spotless.

I couldn't believe how dirty the bore was, even after using just T/C bore cleaner.

I hope this was the cause of my wild shots.
- FallingCrows.

 

[roundball]

When the patches came out clean I'd figured I was done.

I learned that as well...ever since then my cleaing regimen includes a couple dozen strokes with a good bore brush every time to keep the bore clean & scrubbed to the bare raw metal so nothing can ever build up in there

 

[gmww]

I started using JB bore shine after reading a debate about seasoning barrels and those that don't. I figured what the heck. So I tried JB and brought my barrel back to bare metal. I had the similar results.

 

[cayugad]

J-B Bore Paste is some great stuff. It will really shine a barrel. It will remove, lead, copper, plastic, and all the other stuff that some of us find in our bores.

Be sure and run a good gun oil in the bore after using Bore Paste. You have taken the barrel back to the bare metal, and it needs to be protected. I like Birchwood Casey Sheath or Rem Oil w/Teflon.

 

[Landngroove]

My T/C Penn. Hunter Carbine Flinter, had not been showing good accuracy for some time. Like you, I used the bucket of hot soapy water, until the patches came out clean. Well, after reading a post by fellow member roundball, about bringing the bore back to raw metal, I decided to give it a try. I used a bronze bore brush, and patches, with Shooters Choice Black Powder Cleaning Gel Bore Cleaner. To my surprise, the patches came out black. I continued until they came out clean. Next time I shot the Penn. Hunter, the accuracy was much better. So, I think you're on the right track. Let us know how you make out.

 

[roundball]

".....Shooters Choice Black Powder Cleaning Gel Bore Cleaner....."

That stuff really works great doesn't it...a used barrels I bought one time seemed to have "tar" pressed into the land/groove corners and S/C BP gel dissolved it right out...

 

[FallingCrows]

After I was done. I ran a patch soaked in Break Free CLP.
When I get ready to go shooting. I'll run a dry patch to remove any excess oil.

I'm looking forward to seeing how it shoots.
- FallingCrows

 

[LittleMoe430]

Count me in on the JB bandwagon! My accuracy with my GreyHawk 50-cal. really went bad since I started shooting PRB's during the winter. Groups went from about 2" (50 yds) during the really cold months to over 6" during the warmer weather. I tried different patch materials, changed lubes and balls, but nothing worked. I figured it had something to do with the temperature...until I read this post . I gave that barrel two good scrubbings with JB and a thorough washing-out with hot, soapy water. Shazzam! My groups are back to a little under 2", sitting on my butt with my elbows on my knees at 50-60 yds., using my original cast balls, pillow ticking w/crisco and 70 grains of FFFg. I am sold.

 

[gmww]

I can't say enough about J-B. On a side note, I also like the Butch's bore shine for BP. Really good stuff to for disolving the stuff.

I also use WD40 or Kroil to keep my gun rust free while waiting for the next range day. Course I clean it up with tight dry patches before the first shot.

 

[Old Ironsights]

Can't really say I've needed to use either. My Flinter comes clean with fresh water and a .50/.54 Bore Snake.

Gotta love removable breeches! :grin:

 

[Sully]

There are custom barrel makers out there that will VOID the warranty if you put JB in the barrel.

 

[2172]

These posts got me to try a bronze brush...it seemed to get stuck in bbl I only had it in about 2", and had a tough time pulling it out. The brush was marked "for muzzleloaders"...how do you guys get your brushes to work and not get stuck?
I've got two 30+ year old guns that shoot great, but I'd like to be sure the bbls are really clean..Hank

 

[roundball]

These posts got me to try a bronze brush...it seemed to get stuck in bbl I only had it in about 2", and had a tough time pulling it out. The brush was marked "for muzzleloaders"...how do you guys get your brushes to work and not get stuck?
I've got two 30+ year old guns that shoot great, but I'd like to be sure the bbls are really clean..Hank

Hank, it's been my experience that only when the brush is brand new with razor sharp tips do they tend to get stuck in the bore...after a a couple uses they don't seem to stick any more.

TIP: If one sticks on you, don't try to pull it straight back up with gorilla power, just rotate the ramrod clockwise...that'll make the bristles start curving from the rotation, which will 'effectively' make the diameter of the brush smaller...the bristles will lose their grip on the bore walls and while turning the rod like that just slide it right up out of the bore.

 

[2172]

Roundball, thanks..that makes sense the brush was brand spanking new...Hank