I need another solvent besides Boretech
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Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
If you can't find it locally, see if anyone has any Butch's Bore Shine. If not that...you can always order it (this is what I generally have to do because all of my local shops suck the Big One unless I want to drive an hour to Cabelas and pay their prices plus gas in the gas guzzler)!!
MidwayUSA (among others) carry a full line of Bore Tech, Butch's, Montana Extreme, etc., etc. See here for the Bore Tech Eliminator:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=225250
Good luck!!
If you can't find it locally, see if anyone has any Butch's Bore Shine. If not that...you can always order it (this is what I generally have to do because all of my local shops suck the Big One unless I want to drive an hour to Cabelas and pay their prices plus gas in the gas guzzler)!!
MidwayUSA (among others) carry a full line of Bore Tech, Butch's, Montana Extreme, etc., etc. See here for the Bore Tech Eliminator:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=225250
Good luck!!
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
Montana Extreme 50 BMG formula is as strong as it comes. Butch's works almost as good.
Montana Extreme 50 BMG formula is as strong as it comes. Butch's works almost as good.
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
Effective bore cleaning:
Patch of rubbing alcohol. Dry patch.
Patch of Kroil. Dry patch.
Patch of rubbing alcohol
Patch of household Ammonia. Wait a minute. Dry patch.
Patch of alcohol. Dry patch.
Patch of light Kroil. Put the gun up.
Dry patch before shooting. Shoot.
Stop buying expensive cleaners, but if you must, use TM Solution.
Effective bore cleaning:
Patch of rubbing alcohol. Dry patch.
Patch of Kroil. Dry patch.
Patch of rubbing alcohol
Patch of household Ammonia. Wait a minute. Dry patch.
Patch of alcohol. Dry patch.
Patch of light Kroil. Put the gun up.
Dry patch before shooting. Shoot.
Stop buying expensive cleaners, but if you must, use TM Solution.
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need to break in a GAP barrel ... . </div></div>
Why?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need to break in a GAP barrel ... . </div></div>
Why?
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
I take butch's and sweets .... Mix them together and put it in a dried out eye solution bottle. Then I put it in the freezer for a day and it makes it real "gel like". After that just keep it in a SAFE place that is refrigerated and it will stay thick. Then just run a patch down your bore, let sit about 5 mins , clean and your ready to shoot. Best part is that it doesn't take hardly any time and you keep your cleaning solvents alot longer.
I take butch's and sweets .... Mix them together and put it in a dried out eye solution bottle. Then I put it in the freezer for a day and it makes it real "gel like". After that just keep it in a SAFE place that is refrigerated and it will stay thick. Then just run a patch down your bore, let sit about 5 mins , clean and your ready to shoot. Best part is that it doesn't take hardly any time and you keep your cleaning solvents alot longer.
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
P.s. Do not do this unless u r fixing to go the range. The ammonia will eat away your rifling
P.s. Do not do this unless u r fixing to go the range. The ammonia will eat away your rifling
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
I'd suggest federal gold metal match or hand loads in the caliber that says on the side of your barrel.
I'd suggest federal gold metal match or hand loads in the caliber that says on the side of your barrel.
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DMann</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need to break in a GAP barrel ... . </div></div>
Why? </div></div>
Because I spent alot of money on a gun and they recommend a break in procedure.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DMann</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need to break in a GAP barrel ... . </div></div>
Why? </div></div>
Because I spent alot of money on a gun and they recommend a break in procedure.
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kalman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd suggest federal gold metal match or hand loads in the caliber that says on the side of your barrel. </div></div>
Well played,
but if you must ... TM Solution.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kalman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd suggest federal gold metal match or hand loads in the caliber that says on the side of your barrel. </div></div>
Well played,
but if you must ... TM Solution.
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
What ever works. I have a buddy that greases his ar 15 bolt with castrol motor oil and swears by it
What ever works. I have a buddy that greases his ar 15 bolt with castrol motor oil and swears by it
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
hoppe's and a nylon brush seem to work just fine for me.
hoppe's and a nylon brush seem to work just fine for me.
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
I use butch's, like mentioned though....it does have a strong aroma.
I use butch's, like mentioned though....it does have a strong aroma.
Re: I need another solvent besides Boretech
Hoppes Copper and Powder worked well for me when I broke in my GAP barrel. Most match grade barrels these days don't need break in so your GAP barrel will "break in" with minimal effort.
A 50/50 concoction of Kroil and Hoppes Powder works well with JB Bore Paste for me also. But I've only used this to refresh neglected service rifle barrels though.
The GAP break in is mainly out of principal not necessity. I wouldn't get too wrapped around it.
Hoppes Copper and Powder worked well for me when I broke in my GAP barrel. Most match grade barrels these days don't need break in so your GAP barrel will "break in" with minimal effort.
A 50/50 concoction of Kroil and Hoppes Powder works well with JB Bore Paste for me also. But I've only used this to refresh neglected service rifle barrels though.
The GAP break in is mainly out of principal not necessity. I wouldn't get too wrapped around it.
