pre shooting lube removal

[robert bw]

Hello yall, I was just wondering how yall clean your cap and ball cylinders from lube, oil, etc., before firing.I have heard lighter fluid, alcohol,ect.

I am real leary of flammable solvents,as I once had a chain fire I suspect was caused by such.Last time I used lighter fluid I briefly took a torch to the cylinder to rid it of any flammables.

Call it an overabundance of caution, but I have no desire to repeat my chain fire experience(slightly related side note, my buddy was with me, at the time and I made a remark about one of my long dead ancestors who my family tree said died of "accidental gunshot wound while cleaning"FWIW.

Just wondering the best way to get it completely free of any potential flammables.Thanks

 

[Grenadier1758]

Use either denatured alcohol or rubbing alcohol to dampen a patch. The alcohol will evaporate. The lighter fluid can leave a slightly oily flammable coating. Give the alcohol a minute or two to dry and you shouldn't have any issues. There is no need to apply a lot of alcohol to remove the preservative oils.

 

[necchi]

Use either denatured alcohol or rubbing alcohol to dampen a patch.

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[robert bw]

Thanks Fellas, ill stay away from lighter fluid.Like my fingers right where they are! :shocked2:

 

[Flintlock]

Wipe them out with a clean rag, then fire a cap on each nipple before loading.

 

[robert bw]

But by golly man, you seen the price of caps lately?Even when I pay to much caps are only stocked during MZ loading season.

Otherwise I gotta make a 90 mile round trip.I know that's recommended,but that's just not an option for me.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Use either denatured alcohol or rubbing alcohol to dampen a patch.

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That's my bus.... :thumbsup:

 

[1860 Army]

Get Brake Free or any brake cleaner from your auto parts store.

 

[robert bw]

Sounds kinda flammable.Does it evaporate completely?

 

[1860 Army]

Yes. Almost instantly. Also should of read Brake Clean, not Brake Free.

 

[Zonie]

Disk brake cleaner does not burn and it evaporates very rapidly.

It totally destroys oil so don't use it on your pistols grips.

It should be used outside and stand upwind when spraying it. It isn't good for your body.

Every Auto Supply store carries several different brands and they all work about the same.
Given a choice, buy the "house brand" to save a buck or two.

 

[robert bw]

Now that I think about it,seems like I should just spray the cylinder alone.

I had a product known as"Rusty Duck" spray lubricant and I didn't remove it before I had a chain fire, plus I had used bearing grease instead of my current choice, Crisco.I know that was my fault all day on that one.

Now I am more attentive to these issues.

 

[smo]

Use either denatured alcohol or rubbing alcohol to dampen a patch.

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