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ChrisF
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by ChrisF » Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:27 pm
What is the best way to remove lead from a barrel
GrumpyBear
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by GrumpyBear » Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:33 pm
I typically use very tight patches soaked in kroil, or/and lead away patches depends on how heavy the lead is and how stubborn.
Dennis Armistead
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by Dennis Armistead » Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:34 pm
ChrisF wrote: ↑ Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:27 pm
What is the best way to remove lead from a barrel
Chris, I use "lead free cloth" and a jag, works great. Just don't rub it on the case hardening. It will remove it.
Dennis
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Lumpy Grits
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by Lumpy Grits » Wed Jul 24, 2019 5:10 pm
Brass brush with a 50/50 mix of ATF and kerosene.
Gary
"Hav'n you along, is like loose'n two good men"
martinibelgian
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by martinibelgian » Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:06 am
1 of the newer lead removers like borekleen rimfire solvent - eliminates a lot of the work. Their chameleon gel for really stubborn stuff, it will also work for carbon fouling. Or shoot PP bullets, no leading to worry about if done correctly
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John Bly
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by John Bly » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:05 am
Tight patch and turpentine. This really gets the lead out quickly. I use Grumbacher pure gum spirits. You can get it at art supply stores or online. I've used Kroil but it seems to lead up again faster after using Kroil.
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bobw
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by bobw » Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:04 am
Use paper patch bullets and never put it there in the first place. bobw
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johnl
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by johnl » Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:04 pm
For handguns nothing best Lewis lead removal. Not sure if it would work on a rifle due to barrel length, but it might?? I’m with Bob, use paper patch
semtav
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by semtav » Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:07 pm
John Bly wrote: ↑ Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:05 am
Tight patch and turpentine. This really gets the lead out quickly.
Ditto I used about a gallon of it in my first couple years,
Now I do as Bobw !!
bobw wrote: ↑ Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:04 am
Use paper patch bullets and never put it there in the first place. bobw
BFD
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by BFD » Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:14 pm
Some people figure this out right away, some take a little longer, some never catch on...
I can't imagine why anyone shoots greasers in a singleshot.
Gussy
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by Gussy » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:15 pm
I believe the OP asked how to remove it, not how to prevent it.
A very tight patch with solvent. So tight it has to be driven through the bore. Might take several if it's bad.
BFD
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by BFD » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:18 pm
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
But turpentine, kroil, etc. and a very tight patch - maybe some JB bore paste. And finally you will have a temporary solution to the symptoms, but not a cure for the problem. A little paper will go a long ways to fixing that conundrum.
ChrisF
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by ChrisF » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:25 pm
No clue how to PP
BFD
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by BFD » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:27 pm
ChrisF wrote: ↑ Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:25 pm
No clue how to PP
It's about as easy as falling off a log. If you want to learn, it doesn't take long. Does take a new mould.
Lumpy Grits
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by Lumpy Grits » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:29 pm
BFD wrote: ↑ Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:14 pm
Some people figure this out right away, some take a little longer, some never catch on...
I can't imagine why anyone shoots greasers in a singleshot.
In my case-Arthritis in my hands.
Gary
"Hav'n you along, is like loose'n two good men"