I'm just getting back into MLs after a 20-year absence, and I've forgotten a lot of the basic stuff and have a couple of questions regarding cleaning:
1. I've read that ammonia can cause a barrel to rust, or at least contribute to it rusting. Some people, on the other hand, swear by as one of the best things to clean with. What's the true story?
2. I've been using Bore Butter as a lubricant after cleaning, but have been told that Wonder Lube is better. If this is true, then what is Bore Butter good for--lubing patches, or what? ::
3. I've been running a dry patch through the bore to get rid of the Bore Butter before shooting, but I was just told that you should never run a dry patch through the bore. Is this true.
1. I've read that ammonia can cause a barrel to rust, or at least contribute to it rusting. Some people, on the other hand, swear by as one of the best things to clean with. What's the true story?
2. I've been using Bore Butter as a lubricant after cleaning, but have been told that Wonder Lube is better. If this is true, then what is Bore Butter good for--lubing patches, or what? ::
3. I've been running a dry patch through the bore to get rid of the Bore Butter before shooting, but I was just told that you should never run a dry patch through the bore. Is this true.