Best Bore Cleaner - The Firearms Forum

lthome5 · 08-11-2009, 11:07 PM

Can anyone let me know what is the best cleaner/lube to use on muzzleloaders? Any difference in a substance used to clean between shots and one to thoroughly clean up after a days shoot?

Rocket J Squirl · 08-12-2009, 01:41 AM

Two schools of thought. If you firearm is a modern and you can take it apart.
Hot soapy water and patches. So hot that the metal will dry itself.

The second would be Thompson Center's 1000+ products. If you use thier patches, bore butter and cleaner. Your rifle will never be dirty, and you cna fire for days without cleaning.

either way:

NEVER USE PETROLIUM BASED OILs

Black powder reacts to oil, and turns to sludge.

Do the hot soapy water wash, rinse with hot clear water, then lube with T/C 1000+.

You will be the evny of the crowd, how still insist on using oils, or modern cleaning stuff on bore stuffers

quigleysharps4570 · 08-12-2009, 05:52 PM

Glass Cleaner with Vinegar is another good one to clean with.

08-11-2009, 11:07 PM	#1
lthome5 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4	Best Bore Cleaner Can anyone let me know what is the best cleaner/lube to use on muzzleloaders? Any difference in a substance used to clean between shots and one to thoroughly clean up after a days shoot? -->

08-12-2009, 01:41 AM	#2
Rocket J Squirl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 418	Re: Best Bore Cleaner Two schools of thought. If you firearm is a modern and you can take it apart. Hot soapy water and patches. So hot that the metal will dry itself. The second would be Thompson Center's 1000+ products. If you use thier patches, bore butter and cleaner. Your rifle will never be dirty, and you cna fire for days without cleaning. either way: NEVER USE PETROLIUM BASED OILs Black powder reacts to oil, and turns to sludge. Do the hot soapy water wash, rinse with hot clear water, then lube with T/C 1000+. You will be the evny of the crowd, how still insist on using oils, or modern cleaning stuff on bore stuffers

08-12-2009, 05:52 PM	#3
quigleysharps4570 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 161	Re: Best Bore Cleaner Glass Cleaner with Vinegar is another good one to clean with.