Originally Posted By: Stan
Hoppe's is tough to beat as a powder solvent, and so traditional for us Americans. But, I have to admit to having an occasional fling with a small bottle of (British?) bore cleaner that came in a nice cleaning kit that had a rosewood three-piece rod, jags, patches, brush, and another small bottle containing Rangoon oil. I wish I could remember the name of that stuff, but for now all I can remember is the heavenly aroma of that dark brown liquid. Only thing that comes close is my wife's Tuscany perfume, and it's not really even in the race. grin

I might have to walk out to the shop and take a sniff and look at the name. Can't get it off my mind.

SRH


That sounds like Youngs '303'. Its made by the same people as Rangoon oil (Parker Hale who also made cleaning kits). Unfortunately it too has recently been 'reformulated' and doesn't have the same smell. Both Youngs 303 (bore cleaner) and Rangoon oil (rust preventative) are good products.