Which Copper solvent?

[Dan Gliballs]

Forrest Bore Foam seems to work for me but to be honest I only ever do the solvent thing once a year.

 

[Mr. Gain]

My recommendation would be C2R. I used to use KG carbon remover and big bore cleaner (copper solvent) but for the last couple of years have used only C2R. It does an excellent job through chemical action with no scrubbing needed. I still use KG carbon remover for muzzle threads and the big.nore cleaner for brass marks on the bolt, but that's all. (Sweets is horrible! I bought some 20 years ago, used it once, and never again.)

 

[Richard Parsons]

Just started using Boretech. First wet patch down comes out bright blue from the outset. No hanging around waiting for solvent to soak in. Very happy with it.

 

[Barkingsnake]

Sugetions on what is the best bore cleaning solvent & is it best to use 2 products one for genral carbon fouling followed by one for copper or one product that claims to do all in one go?

Forgot to mention it is a stainless barrel if that makes a difference?

Any opinions on Sweets copper solvent?

I know it's an old thread but looking for solvents it came up. I've used 762, KG12, Forrests etc etc in the past and this is the best I've found Bore Tech Eliminator Bore Cleaner | The Best Gun Cleaning Solvent From Bore Tech

If you've a stainless steel barrel, avoid anything like 762 like the plague as it'll etch it.

 

[finnbear270]

Just started using Boretech. First wet patch down comes out bright blue from the outset. No hanging around waiting for solvent to soak in. Very happy with it.

What material is your jag made of?

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Mercury outboard Quicksilver is the benchresters favorite but it is dangerous if it contacts your body/eyes/lungs so use it only outside and wear full protection.

 

[Richard Parsons]

What material is your jag made of?

Plastic..
Not copper !

 

[finnbear270]

Plastic..
Not copper !

Sounds like a result then , Must admit I sent for a bottle of Eliminator & was impressed also.

 

[Barkingsnake]

I think the Bore Tech jags I use are are aluminium but I could be wrong.

 

[Scotty99]

I’ve tried several over the years but now stick with Wipeout Tactical Advantage, it’s good on carbon and copper.

 

[6.5Pow]

Bore tech for me also. Use with proof positive jags

 

[stephentri]

KG1 and KG12

 

[johndeere]

C2R is my go-to cleaner

 

[Namman]

Lucky you did not soak some iodine crystals in with it an allowed it to dry = nitrogen triiodide, contact explosive.

Makes great fly paper.

 

[BigPat]

I have been using Montana Copper Killer……incredible stuff that removes copper fouling very easily but hells bells it smells of super strong ammonia so needs to be used with care and to be fully removed from all gun parts after cleaning.

 

[bluesako]

as above, montana copper killer, awsome stuff, and montana extreme, best ive ever used bs

 

[Yorkie]

I too like the Montana Xtreme products. I find their bore solvent is excellent and the Copper Killer is very effective. Stinks to high heaven though.

The Copper Killer is advertised as being totally barrel safe.

 

[Muir]

Plain old Hoppes #9 when I need it... often when I don't. I love the smell.
When I want copper completely out, I do it electronically.~Muir

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Plain old Hoppes #9 when I need it... often when I don't. I love the smell.
When I want copper completely out, I do it electronically.~Muir

Is that using the Outers unit or an internet driven homemade version.

 

[bluesako]

yeah but your a mad scientist muir its alive its alive