Lead Removal Tricks?

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    kmittleman

    kmittleman

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    Nov 22, 2010
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    Hi guys,

    I’ve noticed what looks like stripes of lead in the rifling of my Lyman Deerstalker. I only shoot PRB’s so I think that’s what it is. I’ve heard that you should only use water based cleaning products for BP guns. However, this leading isn’t coming out.

    Do you all have any tricks for this?

    K
     
    slsc98

    slsc98

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    Over the years I’ve tried numerous methods with success and now which I reach for is a balance between how bad the fouling is (one particular slug barrel brought to me by a neighbor comes to mind) and my philosophy of “do the least harm” first:

    1) JB’s compound on a patch wetted with Shooters Choice;

    2) Remington 40X Bore Cleaner (now on Clearance pricing at MidWayUSA - thinking of the progeny, I stocked up on two or three my anticipated lifetime’s supply!)

    3) Shooters Choice Lead Remover

    4) Lewis Lead Removal Tool (brass screens)

    5) A solution of 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% white vinegar …
     
    John from MD

    John from MD

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    kmittleman said:
    Hi guys,

    I’ve noticed what looks like stripes of lead in the rifling of my Lyman Deerstalker. I only shoot PRB’s so I think that’s what it is. I’ve heard that you should only use water based cleaning products for BP guns. However, this leading isn’t coming out.

    Do you all have any tricks for this?

    K
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    If you are only using Patched round ball, then lead is never touching the barrel. Many guns get streaks near the muzzle from using a short starter or even from the ram rod head hitting the rifling. If you were to look at what you believe to be lead streaks with a bore scope, you will see that it is actually polishing of the machine marks in the barrel.
     
    kmittleman

    kmittleman

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    Nov 22, 2010
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    Howard County
    John from MD said:
    If you are only using Patched round ball, then lead is never touching the barrel. Many guns get streaks near the muzzle from using a short starter or even from the ram rod head hitting the rifling. If you were to look at what you believe to be lead streaks with a bore scope, you will see that it is actually polishing of the machine marks in the barrel.
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    That’s what I thought, but I never seem to be able to get the fouling out, even after an hour of cleaning.
     
    outrider58

    outrider58

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    kmittleman said:
    I just rinse it with soap/water in the sink, clear out larger fouling with a brass brush, and then use moose milk soaked patches (not in that order).
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    Sounds about right. It's been some years since I've shot BP. Maybe a nylon brush instead of a brass brush? IDK. If the accuracy is holding up, I wouldn't much worry about appearances as long as you aren't experiencing corrosion or pitting.
     
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