Simple Green…how much to dilute ???
 

Simple Green users - If I buy the economy jug and dilute it myself, what ratio would you recommend? By the way, I plan on using this solution as a field cleaning agent; pulling the plug on my Encore after 15 shots or so and squirting some down to barrel followed by a few patches. Gonna stick with hot soapy water and rifle solvent for final cleaning at home.

Again, what Simple Green dilution would you recommend for field cleaning applications? Any other recommendations for using Simple Green would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys…:)

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Hunter John

I can help you with the dillution rate but I do have a question. Why do you feel it is necessary to pull the plug after 15 shots and squirting some down the barrel? Just curious...

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Sabot – That’s an honest question. I purchased about 4 lbs. of Pyrodex RS and a bunch of regular shotgun primers just before the cleaner primers and powders became really popular and now want to burn them on the range experimenting with various loads. I have to admit, I’m a bit spoiled by APP and Kleanbore and the ease of loading that goes along with using these products even after firing 15 or 20 shots. With Pyrodex and regular shotgun primers, it takes a bit of an effort sometimes with the range rod to get the projectile seated after firing 15- 20 shots…and that’s with swabbing with the 50/50 mix spoken so often here.

Anyway, just thought if would be a minor inconvenience to pull the plug (I removed the silly primer holder on my Encore so pulling the plug is easy) and use some inexpensive cleaner to field clean the barrel.

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts…

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Hunter John

I keep forgetting about Pyro....I never did use to much of the stuff then t7 cane out...

thanks mike

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I mix my simple green strong... like 1/3 SG to 2/3rds water, but then, I clean some nasty stuff with it.

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Speaking of pulling the breech plug every so often - - when I went out last Saturday, I was so engrossed in shooting and recording different bullet info that I forgot all about the breech plug (I'm relatively new to the inline game). I shot about 30 shots using Pyro pellets. When I got home, I thought I was going to have to put the gun in a vise to get the plug to break loose!
I finally got it, but it was really tough - and I didn't even tighten it when I put it in, just finger tight.
Now I have some 777 loose - I'll see how that compares. Just hope I don't get the dreaded "crud ring". :D

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jaybe

Jerry I have another one of those theories about breech plugs - I am at work right now and the write up is at home --- tonight when I get home I'll post it... I shot the Omega this week end 33 shots on Saturday - 100/110 grains of T7 Tuesday last night I thought I have better get the breech plug out and clean of that are - spun right out not a problem - it all about getting it sealed from the barrel....

mike

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I use to have problems with my breech plugs untill I started wrapping the threadswith teflon tape I also wrap my nipples. Now no problem.

James M.

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Pink or white teflon tape?

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For field use between shots, the thinner - the better!

What works best are swabbing cleaners that dry fast. The last thing you want to see are a large pile of used patches after a range visit -- majority used to dry-out your bore before loading.

The best field cleaners for typical inlines is 70% rubbing (isoprophyl) alcohol. It cuts all your fouling & dries real fast. Usually both sides of (1) dry patch is all that's needed with regular swabbing habits (2-3 shots).

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Interesting,I tried the tape for a while too,I ended up with pure nickle neverseize and since I wipe between shots I never bother to do any cleaning till I get home, so far no problems. Lee

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ALL

Swabbing between shots: I still resist the need to use alcohol in a barrel that is being shot and I do not think it is necessary and it does burn. T7 is absolutely correct with the thought the thinner the better - the quicker it drys the better... but the real key is do not get the barrel that wet in the first place...

I use plain old regular windex with ammonia... the ammonia evaporates very rapidly and this solution dissolves T7 residue like butter. I pre-wet several patches in a container that will seal the patches from the air.

In preparation, I do wet the patches to the point that they are saturated, there is an excess of fluid laying in the bottom of the container. I then squash/squish the entire stack of patches and pour the excess fluid of and back into the container. I keep wringing the patches until I can not get anyfluid out of the pile. The patches are not dry but they are notwet. Seal the container and head to the range. If the patches on top are to dry turn the whole pile over and use the patches on the bottom. These pre-dampened patches work really great - there is no excess fluid left in the barrel - I swab with one patch both sides and reload. If you listen to the air being forced out of the nipple you will know if you are leaving fluids behind... If you are and you here the fluid just keep working the ram rod the air being forced in and out will dry the breech in a hurry.



just my thing and I use this same method inline or sidelock

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I use either No 13 cleaner or 91% alchohol at the range with the patches damp not dripping wet followed by one dry patch both sides. Weather as you know can change the way you clean as well.

Jay, the next time your plug gets stuck real bad like that squirt some cleaner down the bore walk away for a few minutes and then come back and it should come right out. If you get it stuck with T7 just use some water or cleaner.