Gary, I think it is pretty obvious from our preference in shotguns that we don't accept change very easily. Many of us grew up with stuff like Hoppes and just refuse to turn loose of that memory. From a practical standpoint I won't use anything that might harm the finish on wood, etc. to really get rid of plastic fouling I spin a bronze bristle brush through the bore using a electric drill.
I use the electric drill for that too, Joe, but I found something I like better than the bronze brush. I took a long section of aluminum rod and split the end with a hacksaw, just enough to hold a piece of green Scotchbrite pad snugly. That stuff really cleans a bore and leaves a pretty mirror polish on it. Never have been able to see where it removed any metal or caused any damage in any way.
SRH
