Leading removel

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I just figured out why my Shiloh 45-90 barrel isn't shiny like it should be.
The bore is severely leaded.
I've been scrubbing the bore for days, and the crap just keeps coming out.
It is coming out, but theres a real stubborn bit near the throat thats being a Biatch.
Hoppes #9 will eat the copper fouling out of your bore if you soak it overnight, but can take days as well.
Is there any reason #9 wouldn't dissolve leading or is there something better?
 
Nessy I bought some off Karl, but this is so severe,that its like fighting a dinosaur with a toothpick.
This rifle is leaded the worst I've ever seen, or heard of.
The lead has been in there, shot over, and added to for I'd guess since it was made 30 some years ago.
I guess that would explain why I can get the first 3 shots touching then its all bets off.
I love this little rifle it got me a buff, and I'm certain it will be a tack driver once the lead is gone, and my Kelly front sight comes.
 
I believe the going method is to fill the barrel with a 50/50 mix of peroxide and white vinegar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes then rinse and clean thoroughly as normal. Don't hold me accountable for any side effects as I am only passing on this info. It is supposed to disolve the lead quickly & leave barrel steel unaffected. Would not leave soaking any longer though.
Cheers
jaguar
p.s. not sure on if it affects blueing or stock finish either...
 
Stick a cork in one end of the bbl. and fill'er up with mercury. let it sit for a few minutes, drain and save the mercury for next time, and your troubles are over.
 
Get one of those copper mesh pot scrubbers from the grocery store.

Remove the staple thing from the center & take it apart. Cut a piece off & wrap it around a bore brush.

Work this down the bore until the fouling is removed. The copper being softer than steel will not harm the bore. It might be an idea to check the pot scrubber with a magnet to make sure its copper. I don't think they make them out of steel, but it is best to be sure.

Rod. :wink:
 
jaguar said:
I believe the going method is to fill the barrel with a 50/50 mix of peroxide and white vinegar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes then rinse and clean thoroughly as normal. Don't hold me accountable for any side effects as I am only passing on this info. It is supposed to disolve the lead quickly & leave barrel steel unaffected. Would not leave soaking any longer though.
Cheers
jaguar
p.s. not sure on if it affects blueing or stock finish either...
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You'll be SORRRR-YYYYYY....

Some guys in the Cast Bullet Association did some controlled tests with various permutations of this witch's brew a few years ago. Bad, very bad...

The Chore-boy that Rod B told you about is the way to go. A few rounds loaded up with Cream of Wheat scours the lead out quite nicely as well.

What you really need to figure out is WHY the sucker is leading in the first place. My guess is that it's never gotten completely clean just yet, your bullet lube is failing badly, or you're pushing bullets that are far too soft much too fast (i.e. non traditional loads with traditional alloys).

If it fouls again after you get it TRULY clean, and you're shooting traditional loads, then I'd contact Shiloh. If they just shrugged their shoulders, then I'd hand lap the barrel.
 
look for the brass core boy pot scrubber, works good, in my shiloh , never mind all that other stuff its not that hard with the pot scrubber , also 20-1 tin to lead bullets and spg lube and 2ffg blackpowder and i never have lead in my rifle, i have had some with hard bullets and smokeless powder, whlehto@shaw.ca
 
The rifle isn't leading anymore, this was done before I got it.
I'm using SPG lube, 3o-1 alloy and Goex cart grade 87 grains.
I've got most of it out now, and I think shooting it will spread what's left out a bit, so it comes out easier.
 
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