Does patch out do a good job of cleaning bp rifles?
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Nontypical Buck
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Does patch out do a good job of cleaning bp rifles?
I use this stuff to clean my rifles. This or Hoppes 9 and I really like it.
http://www.eabco.com/WipePatchout.htm
I have a few other things but that's mostly what I have and use. Now I let a friend shoot my black powder rifle a few times as he had never shot one before. So it needs a cleaning. In the past on my old one I used water and soap. This one I haven't shot much. After shooting it the first few times I use this Patch Out to clean it. Now that it needs cleaning again is this stuff okay to use? It seems to get a lot of powder out but want to make sure it gets the gun good enough. Since it's what I have can I use it or will it not remove all that needs removing on a black powder rifle?
http://www.eabco.com/WipePatchout.htm
I have a few other things but that's mostly what I have and use. Now I let a friend shoot my black powder rifle a few times as he had never shot one before. So it needs a cleaning. In the past on my old one I used water and soap. This one I haven't shot much. After shooting it the first few times I use this Patch Out to clean it. Now that it needs cleaning again is this stuff okay to use? It seems to get a lot of powder out but want to make sure it gets the gun good enough. Since it's what I have can I use it or will it not remove all that needs removing on a black powder rifle?
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RE: Does patch out do a good job of cleaning bp rifles?
To be sure the barrel is good and clean get a brass brush and run it through a few times using good old soap and water, then follow with a good quality oil and you should be good to go. Best of luck. BP
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RE: Does patch out do a good job of cleaning bp rifles?
I have never used the stuff. But I also do not normally treat a rifle for lead, copper, and plastic residue unless I believe the rifle needs it. Normally if it is just fouling, simple soap and water will take care of that in most cases. BUT if that stuff works, I sure am not going to tell you not to use it. The main thing is.. you're comfortable using the product.
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Status: online I have never used the stuff. But I also do not normally treat a rifle for lead, copper, and plastic residue unles
cayugad
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Status: online I have never used the stuff. But I also do not normally treat a rifle for lead, copper, and plastic residue unles
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I have never used the stuff. But I also do not normally treat a rifle for lead, copper, and plastic residue unless I believe the rifle needs it. Normally if it is just fouling, simple soap and water will take care of that in most cases. BUT if that stuff works, I sure am not going to tell you not to use it. The main thing is.. you're comfortable using the product.
I have never used the stuff. But I also do not normally treat a rifle for lead, copper, and plastic residue unless I believe the rifle needs it. Normally if it is just fouling, simple soap and water will take care of that in most cases. BUT if that stuff works, I sure am not going to tell you not to use it. The main thing is.. you're comfortable using the product.
I just didn't know if it would remove the black powder as well that's why I was asking. I always used the soap and water method on my old muzzle loader but have used this when I cleaned my new one. I guess I'm using it this time too. Not sure what I will try next. It's just what I have on hand and easier than soap and water but it does cost a bit more.
I'm not sure about this stuff now though as they changed the bottles slightly and you can tell it's a different product. It smells differently and just feels differently on my hands. I'm not sure what they changed so I hope this new bottle works as well as the last ones I've used.
I can't say this stuff is the best or anywhere near it just that I like it about the best out of what I've used. Although once or twice I've gotten a few things out with Hoppes 9 that this seemed to miss but other times I like this stuff better. Especially if you let it sit a bit.
Should I give the Cowboy cleaning stuff a try that you guys seem to like? Or what's the best product to try out next?
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RE: Does patch out do a good job of cleaning bp rifles?
I have been using the Montana X-treme products and like them, but if you are going to shoot black powder, swab the stuff out with alcohol before you shoot. I can't swear to it, but I had some nasty fouling one day. Whether it was the MX that caused it I can not say. It might have been the rotten weather conditions.
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