Years ago I bought a long brass gun cleaning rod from Brownells I chuck into a cordless drill. I also sometimes do what you do which is to go a size larger on the wire brush.
Old or New double barrels
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Years ago I bought a long brass gun cleaning rod from Brownells I chuck into a cordless drill. I also sometimes do what you do which is to go a size larger on the wire brush.
Whatever happened to just shooting "cleaner" shells, like Win-AA
I can't speak for anyone else but two things.....the first is I like cleaning my guns. Its a good opportunity to enjoy them. And second, because i mostly shoot vintage, how clean a shell may be is the absolute last consideration. First is pressure, next is load, third is fps, fourth is shell length, fifth is price......you get my drift.
sillymike
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I know, that's why there was a smiley afterwards...
- I was thinking about a certain situation where a certain silly-guy found himself in a few decades ago where hot-glue/wax/whatnot were used to "create" some projectiles... and that someone somehow found himself with the most fouled barrel... when a few run with a brush and patches didn't get rid of them... it was decided that Federal buchshots were needed
Sorry for the thread derail
(Kids, don't try this at home)
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MosinMan13
- What are the chokes on that?
- I was thinking about a certain situation where a certain silly-guy found himself in a few decades ago where hot-glue/wax/whatnot were used to "create" some projectiles... and that someone somehow
found himself with the most fouled barrel... when a few run with a brush and patches didn't get rid of them... it was decided that Federal buchshots were needed Sorry for the thread derail
(Kids, don't try this at home)
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MosinMan13
- What are the chokes on that?
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Understood. Up until a couple years ago I owned several shotguns but not one with fluid steel barrels. They ALL had a form of laminated barrels so had to be shot with black powder only. Cleaning was not an option and was just part of the experience IMO. I will say though that I enjoyed cleaning the muzzleloaders more than the suppository guns so I shot them more often. I also found it relaxing to sit and "roll my own" for the suppository guns with the old roll crimper. Took awhile to make a box but it wasn't about production. Again, all part of the experience.
I know, that's why there was a smiley afterwards...
- I was thinking about a certain situation where a certain silly-guy found himself in a few decades ago where hot-glue/wax/whatnot were used to "create" some projectiles... and that someone somehow
Sorry for the thread derail
(Kids, don't try this at home)
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MosinMan13
- What are the chokes on that?
From a distance, that sounds hilarious. Probably not so much at the time.
I had to deal with the wife after shooting skeet with black powder shells. Held the barrels over the bathtub and let the kettle flow thru. Our new white tub surround was staind grey for about a month. Barrels got hotter faster than expected and I dropped them in the tub. After that I decided to use the toilet and what do you know. It stays grey for alooonnnnggg time to. Now I have to clean my muzzleloaders outside. Not only the mess I make but the wife can't stand the smell of old ffg
I always wanted a double but never seemed to be able to get one so decided to just buy one. Bid on many in the auctions but for their age went to high . Finally bought a Spainsh made one with 3 inch chambers as my theory was using regular shells it would be a little bit more sturdy. It arrived in the mail in spotless condition as if never used even. I am happy with it .
Licensed to kill
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- Peace Country Alberta
I just use an ice cream pail to catch the water. Doesn’t help the smell though. I’ve heard of guys with the SS Ruger old army’s taking them apart any putting them in the dishwasher.
Now that’s funny!
I new an old gunguy, not a gunsmith but he had a dishwasher in his shop.just for that reason.
My wife is my dish washer. She loves the smell of g96. Hates the smell of ffg
Wife didn't think so
sillymike
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MosinMan13
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I know, that's why there was a smiley afterwards...
- I was thinking about a certain situation where a certain silly-guy found himself in a few decades ago where hot-glue/wax/whatnot were used to "create" some projectiles... and that someone somehow
Sorry for the thread derail
(Kids, don't try this at home)
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MosinMan13
- What are the chokes on that?
I step away from the thread for a week or two and come back to learn about dishwashers and such.
Anyway! I’ve had it out a bunch, safe to say there is no longer a raccoon over population issue at my barn. The vegans weren’t happy, I did offer to live transfer them to their back yards but suddenly they became less animal loving at the idea.
To answer you, Full and Full, it makes a splendid pattern.
I am finding some strange things though, I’m shooting 7-1/2 target load 1-1/8th 3 dram, I find the action hard to break open and I’ve had some interesting primer strikes. Should I find a lighter load? 7/8-1oz?
Well - The gun will naturally be harder to open after firing, as the hammers are being cocked. Hard to comment on your primer strikes without a better description, but 3 dram loads shouldnt pose a problem for your gun.
BTW - Break action guns need to be lubed properly in critical areas, to avoid wear causing the gun to go loose on face.
BTW - Break action guns need to be lubed properly in critical areas, to avoid wear causing the gun to go loose on face.
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