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fouling

  1. p5200

    Gunsmithing removing copper fouling questions

    I have a Savage 10fp .223 which has had around 100 rnds. through it and has been cleaned quite often between rounds in sort of a break in fashion. seems when I soak with Hoppees for a few minutes, the patches come out with still, a light blue tint on them. I have been using a Dewey rod with...
  2. M

    Never ending copper fouling

    I just got a new match barrel put on my 6.5 Grendal. I shot 20 rounds through it and went to clean it. I used shooters choice bore cleaner and patches. I would run a wet patch, wait ten minutes and run a dry patch. I have gone through about 20 patches now and the copper is still coming out...
  3. T

    Gunsmithing Copper Fouling Question

    I recently built a 6.5x284. I have a Benchmark barrel on it and it still copper fouls quite a bit. I currently have 160 rounds through it. It shoots very well but I hate the fact that it fouls so much. Is this just the result of the caliber. I have had other barrels and they have cleaned up...
  4. T

    Quick question on copper fouling

    I recently built a 6.5x284. I have a Benchmark barrel on it and it still copper fouls quite a bit. I currently have 160 rounds through it. It shoots very well but I hate the fact that it fouls so much. Is this just the result of the caliber. I have had other barrels and they have cleaned up...
  5. G

    Copper fouling phenomemon

    Ive got about 30 rounds through my new TRG 42 .338 and ive been cleaning the barrel every 3 rnds or so and the last time i was on the bench i ran maybe 10 rnds. Heres whats wierd, theres no sign of copper on any of my patches. has anyone else seen this because ive never had it happen with any of...