If you watch the CVA video on youtube on how to clean your Optima http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvF0YzIamak.. CVA suggests Soaking the breech plug in the Barrel Blaster Parts Soaker for about a hour http://www.cva.com/CVA-Product-View.php?id=150 then use the inline combo Nipple pick to clean out the plug. Thats is if you use traditional powders.

Some of us that have been around a bit have taken this a step further with BH209 powders.


For Bh209 users what is really needed is a 3mm Drill Bit attached to a broom handle or suitable tool and a small welders tip for the smaller end. Only use trandition smokeless cleaning solvents for BH209.

Here is one I made in my shop the other day.