T/C #13 Bore Cleaner

deroche117 · 01-03-2010, 07:42 AM

Anyone know what's in T/C's "petroleum free" #13 bore cleaner? Seems to work better than plain old water but mail ordering ANYTHING related to firearms in Massachusetts is a pain in the azz now thanks to our wonderful attorney general.

sabotloader · 01-03-2010, 07:51 AM

deroche117

you really do not need it... it was a good real BP cleaner - and I use to used it - but for me regular blue Windex is a far better cleaner....

Lonehunter61 · 01-03-2010, 08:40 AM

You can use amix of water soluble machinst oil and water to make a batch of moose milk and it works and as a patch lube for target shooting w/roundball. Also a Simple Green and water mix for cleaning works 1 to 2part could maybe go as strong as 50 /50. I have used mainly cool water in my longrifle I plug the flash hole and pour water in till its full and let it set for 15/20min not fancy but it works

cayugad · 01-03-2010, 09:34 AM

I have used T/C #13 and thats enough said. Never was impressed with it. Simple Green, 409, Windex, and just soap and water will do the same thing. Actually there are so many home made cleaners out there, I stopped getting the commercial ones. Although a favorite was Birchwood Casey #77.

That #13 looks and smells like moose milk. I will not swear that is what it is though.

Breechplug · 01-03-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sabotloader

deroche117

you really do not need it... it was a good real BP cleaner - and I use to used it - but for me regular blue Windex is a far better cleaner....

I second that,,,also it sure cost a lot less than a bottle or some of the pre saturated patches of it. I started using Windex last Fall and now it's all I use, Thank's for the tip Mike!
(BP)

Lonehunter61 · 01-03-2010, 09:39 AM

I agree Cayugad I think the # 13 was a moose milk solution ,

bronko22000 · 01-03-2010, 10:06 AM

I used #13 usually after a hot soap and water wash. But what I have found is that T/C #17 is a far better cleaner. The commercial stuff as mentioned is good too. Save the trouble and buy the stuff at walmart.

Bernie P. · 01-04-2010, 06:50 AM

Works well but I use Balistol mixed with water.This works even better and costs far less.

TRACKER · 01-04-2010, 08:21 AM

Windex to clean the bore ???
Is it because it has amonia ??
No rusting or whats good to swab it with if using blackhorn 209 ???
Sorry not trying to steel your post , just curious abought the windex ....

Semisane · 01-04-2010, 08:39 AM

I frequently use "Windex Vinegar Multi-Surface" for cleaning and swabbing. Works great. The little bit of acid in the vinegar seems to add to its cleaning properties.