[Gunsmoker]

I run my brass brush through a couple times and then run my patches through until they come out clean. I noticed that if I run the brass brush again, the patches will still have more junk on them. Is this necessary (a second time)?

If I put a light to the bore, it is not a silver color like the outside. It is more of a dark copper shade. Should I be getting the bore to a silver color?

Also, I noticed that the chamber on the bore (the part of the barrel where the bullet sits waiting to be hit by the pin) is also a dark copper shade. The first centimeter or so is a nice silver color, but when you look deeper in the chamber the color is dark copper.

Any tips on how to get the color looking silver? Thanks.

[rustymaggot]

is the accuracy suffering? some copper in a barrel can actually improve accuracy. fills in the rough spots. i have a rifle that lost 5 inches on its groups after i used a copper solvent to clean out the copper fouling. after i shot it some more and filled it up with copper again it went back to sub 1 inch groups at 50 yards. funny but that happens sometimes.i say if it isnt messing up accuracy then dont worry.

[plexreticle]

Depends on which gun. Rimfires I don't touch until the accuracy is noticablly affected. Centerfires I clean untill I can't see any crud or buildup in the bore.

If you want to really get the copper and fouling out used a solvent specifically for copper removal. I like Shooter Choice or Hoppe's Copper Solvent but you have to let it soak in. Sweets 7.62 is good if your in a hurry.

[Gunsmoker]

I have a Hi-Power 9mm and have been using Winchester 115 gr ball ammo (the white box).

Is this ammo making my barrel/gun more dirty than a more expensive ammo?

So this dark color is copper? Will it damage the barrel?

Do all bullets cause copper to accumulate on the bore?


Thanks.

[10-Ring]

First off, I have noticed WWB to be a tad on the dirty side vs. other factory ammos and really ALOT smokier than most other factory ammos available today...so just be more proficient in cleaning your piece ;)
As for your question. I do a simple cleaning after every time out to the range. But do a deeper cleaning after about 1000 rounds (usually every month or so).

[possum]

As for your question. I do a simple cleaning after every time out to the range. But do a deeper cleaning after about 1000 rounds
+1 i do the same!

[Handgun Midas]

WWB is definitely dirtier than most ammo. It blackens the muzzle of my 1911 when I shoot it.

However, buying 100rds of WWB 45ACP at Walmart for $22 is the most economical way that I have found to purchase ammo without ordering in bulk.
I much prefer to get CCI in bulk; which is quite clean IMO.

[aaronrkelly]

Honestly, all I ever do is toss a bore snake down the barrel.....maybe run a bore brush through it a couple times.

I dont have any "match" guns, just users......and the guns dirty are still capable of more then I am.

[HSMITH]

I clean the chamber well, and that is it. Seasoned bores shoot a lot more predictably than clean bores.

[brett30030]

first mop the barrel in Hoppe's, let is set a couple of minutes while i work on the rest of the gun. Then a bore brush soaked in Hoppe's. After that i blast it with Non-chlorinated brake cleaner. Usually only needs one or two patches thru it and your ready to oil it. :)

I wish i had found how well the brake cleaner does before i had spent all the Time and Money using products specifically for gun cleaning.:banghead:

[Wags]

I clean my pistol bores by first running a wet patch of a good copper cleaner thorugh it. Then a brush through a couple times. Then a clean patch using a jag until it comes out clean. You can also then put a couple drops of your favorite oil and run the jag back through. Sometimes I'll also do the copper cleaner and jag combination before I start the cleaning process if the ammo is exceptionally dirty.