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Daryl

How did you keep the bronze brush and the cleaning rod from unscrewing when you reversed the drill?

Thank you
Mike

One method for plastic removal, the same one I sometimes use for removing Urethane, uses a Copper Pot Scrubber. They are actually "doughnut" shaped, so when you cut into it, it turns into a rolled up sheet. Take a bore brush one gauge smaller than your bore, and cut the copper the same width as the brush. Unroll the copper and roll the brush up in it. Used in a drill, it removes plastic and urethane well and won't scratch the bores.

Agree with Stan. Building a laminate of carbon and plastic seems like a bad idea. Environmental conditions could explain why some get away without cleaning.

As for a best way to remove plastic, have found Slip2000 is about the fastest solvent for choke tubes. Just put them in a jar for 15 minutes or so, then wipe off.

As for bbls, every solvent mentioned works. Here are some I've used: WD40, Kroil, Liquid Wrench, Hoppes #9, Ballistol, Klenzoil, Brake cleaner, Carb cleaner, mineral spirits, and diesel (yup, just once).

Abrasives like scotchbrite, copper wool, wire brushes on drills, etc. facilitate removal, but are messy. I hate cleaning the crud out of bristles. Abrasives are not necessary if you can find the patience to let chemistry work for you. Just generously apply whatever solvent you like - I hose WD down the bore usually. Then forget about it.........like 2-3 hrs minimum, more is better. Overnite is best. In the AM plastic comes out in sheets just with snug fitting patches.

Not everyone has patience, so cordless drills have their place.

Skeettx, I just tightened the joint a bit and the reverse pressure was not enough to untighten it.

Shooter Choice is great stuff! I shoot 5 to 10,000 rounds a year, typically I soak my tubes in a tube of ATF and acetone for several days. If I can't Shooters Choice is the way to go. If you want to have a conversation about the importance cleaning call Briley. If you get the boss you will get a sermonette. It is very important if you do much shooting.
bill

Daryl
Thank you
Mike

+1 for carb cleaner

Mercury Quicksilver fuel system cleaner is awesome stuff for removing plastic, powder, and metal residue from both shotgun and rifle bores. It is every bit as effective as Shooters Choice but costs less per ounce. Available at your Mercury outboard dealer.

"Agree with Stan. Building a laminate of carbon and plastic seems like a bad idea. Environmental conditions could explain why some get away without cleaning.

As for a best way to remove plastic, have found Slip2000 is about the fastest solvent for choke tubes. Just put them in a jar for 15 minutes or so, then wipe off.

As for bbls, every solvent mentioned works. Here are some I've used: WD40, Kroil, Liquid Wrench, Hoppes #9, Ballistol, Klenzoil, Brake cleaner, Carb cleaner, mineral spirits, and diesel (yup, just once).

Abrasives like scotchbrite, copper wool, wire brushes on drills, etc. facilitate removal, but are messy. I hate cleaning the crud out of bristles. Abrasives are not necessary if you can find the patience to let chemistry work for you. Just generously apply whatever solvent you like - I hose WD down the bore usually. Then forget about it.........like 2-3 hrs minimum, more is better. Overnite is best. In the AM plastic comes out in sheets just with snug fitting patches.

Not everyone has patience, so cordless drills have their place. "




True Story. Best post on the matter.

Shooter choice is what we used on the team, I would shot 400rd a weekend and 50---150 register targets.