Where to get chore boy copper pads in GVRD

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I tried a new softer lead cast just for S & G and got some leading in my 1895.
I've been to a few places (walmart grocery stores) but can't find the elusive chore boy copper pads in the Langley BC area. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
 
I found some copper scrubbers at the local Dollar Store. 4 for $1.25
Make sure you take a magnet to make sure that they're not copper-coated steel
 
If you're shooting cast boolits only from the rifle, then scrubbing the bore with copper is the last thing you want to do as any copper fouling in the bore will screw up accuracy for lead shootin. You would have to use a copper remover such as Wipe Out or Barnes CR-10 to clean the bore after ya scrubbed it with the copper pad. Just more work that ain't needed.

I would get some Butch's Bore Shine which removes both lead & copper and is easy to use. You can get the stuff from 4th. Gen Tactical in Nanaimo. Check out their website as they got lots of good cleaners and lubes to choose from.:)
 
The copper scrubbers I found at my local $ store were copper washed steel scrubbers. I managed to get a couple from a fellow CGNer.
 
Bronze wool is another alternative to copper scoring pads if you can find it. I bought some from Brownells. Unless you can push a cleaning rod really fast down your bore, neither is going to leave metal fouling of it own. Mechanical methods are generally best for removing lead fouling; the only things that dissolve lead are mercury and a 50/50 vinegar/hydrogen peroxide mixture.
 
tjhaile said:
Bronze wool is another alternative to copper scoring pads if you can find it. I bought some from Brownells. Unless you can push a cleaning rod really fast down your bore, neither is going to leave metal fouling of it own. Mechanical methods are generally best for removing lead fouling; the only things that dissolve lead are mercury and a 50/50 vinegar/hydrogen peroxide mixture.
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Good find..Thanks
 
SHELL SHUCKER are you suggesting scrubbing a copper pad through the barrel will leave copper fouling?
Interesting didn't think that would be possible as it's not under pressure.
I do have Wipeout on hand so I'll run a jag through with some Hoppes to clean then put some Wipeout in there and see if what you say (if that's what you're saying) is true.

I run cast 95% of the time but still have some favorite high pressure hunting loads using jacketed bullets.
So far accuracy has been very acceptable with both until I tried this new cast stuff.
 
noahs ark said:
SHELL SHUCKER are you suggesting scrubbing a copper pad through the barrel will leave copper fouling?
Interesting didn't think that would be possible as it's not under pressure.
I do have Wipeout on hand so I'll run a jag through with some Hoppes to clean then put some Wipeout in there and see if what you say (if that's what you're saying) is true.

I run cast 95% of the time but still have some favorite high pressure hunting loads using jacketed bullets.
So far accuracy has been very acceptable with both until I tried this new cast stuff.
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Most folks that run nothing but cast boolits (Like me) through their guns will never use brass or bronze brushes to clean the bore, as they leave traces of copper or brass in the bore which is harmful to lead boolit accuracy. Plastic brushes and patches are best.

All traces of the stuff should be removed to ensure maximum performance. The opposite is true for folks that shoot jacketed bullets. Wipe Out works great if you have the patience to use it properly. IE: Place the rifle muzzle-down in a clean soup can, insert the tube of the Wipe Out down through & ahead of the chamber and give short shots of the stuff(Waiting about 5 seconds between shots) until you start seeing the white foam heading up the chamber, then stop & withdraw the tube.
This is all best done with the gun leaning in a corner in a secure room.(Cause it's gonna be sitting like that over night)

Have a piece of paper towel ready to plug the chamber mouth to prevent the Wipe Out from overflowing into the action or onto stock finishes. Wipe Out will almost instantly ruin oil based stock finish and certain painted on ones as well.

Next morning, look at the colour of the fluid in the can, and if you see a hint of blue (Or lots) that's the dissolved copper residue. You then run snug fitting patches through the bore with a bit of Wipe Out on 'em until they come out clean.

I know this method ain't for everyone, but it has served me well, though it does require careful use. That's why I'm gonna switch over to Butch's Bore Shine as it is an easer and non-harmful product to use. I'll still keep some Wipe Out and Barnes CR-10 on hand though for restoring bores such as old milsurps to shootable condition.

Research and try as many products as needed to get the best & safest results. Mercury......Not a fookin chance.
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Thanks for the reply, personally cant stand the Butchs smells to much like cat pee. I have a small bottle sitting in the corner since i bought it a couple years ago.
I'm going to clean the bore with scrubber then Wipeout then see if my groups change for better or worse. Hope I can get out to shoot before going back to camp. It's a looooong 21 days of not getting to fondle a firearm.
 
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