[GaryArkansas]

I've got some stubborn leading in a 9mm barrel. I bought some Hoppe's, but I'm not sure how to use it (or if its even the right thing for lead fouling).

How do I use it?

Is there a better way to delead a barrel?

Thanks - Gary

[denfoote]

Lewis lead remover.
Get it at Brownells.

http://216.243.198.184/aspx/ns/store/productdetail.aspx?p=21587

[pdowg881]

I was told by someone over on Rimfire central that #9 is very bad for the aluminum receiver of the 10/22. Is that true?

[KINGMAX]

use it carefully - it is strong stuff

[pdowg881]

But what parts does it harm? Is it just that if any get into the action where It sits it can corrode the aluminum?

[KINGMAX]

soft metals and wood sealers

[pdowg881]

Maybe i should swutch to breakfree for everything? I hear good stuff about it.

[deadin]

Hoppe's #9 - How Do You Use It?

A dab behind each ear is usually enough.

[kennedy]

nothing tastes better than a sandwich held with hands smelling like hoppes

[TimboKhan]

nothing tastes better than a sandwich held with hands smelling like hoppes

+1 to that


You will be alright using hoppes on your aluminum receivered firearms (including the 10/22) as long as your not intending to slop it all over the gun. I mean, it is a solvent after all. I use Hoppes for bore cleaning and rem-oil for everything else. There are a million different ways to clean a gun, but those two products cover most everything I need to do.

[dfariswheel]

As above, Hoppe's isn't going to dissolve your aluminum gun parts.

HOW you use Hoppe's is to coat the bore and give it time to work.
Too many people run a wet patch down the bore and immediately wipe it right back out.

Solvents need time to work to dissolve copper fouling and carbon.
NO bore solvent will "remove" lead.
Any chemical that will remove lead, will remove YOU.

Solvents can work their way under the lead between it and the barrel and loosen it's bond, allowing it to be brushed out.
Whether copper or lead, give the solvent at least 30 minutes to an hour to work.
Inside a steel barrel, you can actually leave Hoppe's #9 permanently without damage.

A faster method for removing lead is to buy a Lewis Lead Remover Kit from Brownell's.
This special tool uses brass screens to pull the lead out without damaging the barrel.

[Texas Colt]

I use Hoppes to clean all my guns. It does a great job removing powder fouling immediately and it will loosen lead fouling if you allow it time to work (like dfariswheel said).

Now if I could just convince my wife that it really does smell good :evil:

[orionengnr]

In a brandy snifter, neat.
After dinner, before bedtime.
Helps me sleep :)

[obxned]

As cologne and air freshener.

[Redneck with a 40]

If you soak your barrel in Hoppe's and let it sit overnight, it will eat the copper and your patch will come out blue. Its worked for me. Hoppe's may not be the fastest stuff, but it works. Oh yeah, I love the smell, use it as an air freshener.:D

[Caimlas]

I haven't used hoppes in years, but how I use it is:

- apply with patch through bore
- clean the action
- use brush on bore
- wipe bore with a couple extra hoppes-soaked rags
- use oiled rag on bore and gun

[p85]

I like Hoppes #9 but I have found for severe lead fouling, Shooters Choice works better.

After I bought my 10, I fell into a deal for 180 grain truncated cone lead reloads. I would go to the range and shoot 200 or so. The barrel would be heavily fouled with lead. Hoppes didn't seem to work as well as the Shooters Choice.

[aka108]

I generally clean the bore after shooting then push a final patch saturated with Hoppes thru the bore. Let the rifle sit with the barrel level for a day or two and then run a few more patches thru. They come out green with all the disolved copper. Been using the stuff for over a half century.

[Kimber1911_06238]

I usually end up using it as a cologne....whether I want to or not

[shooter1]

I use a dab behind each ear. Drives the ladies at the gunshows crazy!
str1

[esti]

I'm female and a newbie. I'm surprised how much I really like the smell. Thanks for the tips. I wondered why I had some green spots on the patches. Thanks for the explanation.

[Jeff22]

Shooter's Choice has a specific solvent for lead removal. It works pretty good.

For really bad leading, a mix of Kroil penetrating oil and solvent works pretty well to get under the lead fouling.

NOTHING smells better than Hoppe's #9.

[evan price]

Try Ed's Red sometime. Cheaper, better.

Personally I use Hoppe's #9 as after shave. Finish shaving, rinse lather away, a splash of #9 on the palm, rub together, rub cheeks. Works every time!

[Jkwas]

I wrap a piece of "chore boy" copper mesh around an old bore brush. Takes the lead out pretty good with ordinary solvent. You get it at the supermarket.

[langenc]

ditto Jkwas post #24. Will not hurt the bore but be careful of the crown--ALWAYS.

[Quoheleth]

If Hoppe's wants to run a couple of throw-back commercials, I might suggest:

A little dab'll do ya!

OR

If you want
To see your bore shine
Scrub with the best:
Use Hoppe's Number Nine!

Quoheleth

[bannockburn]

One thing you want to make sure of and that is not to use Hoppes on guns that are chrome or nickel plated. In order to plate a gun, the plater must first apply a copper plate to the gun, as chrome or nickel will not adhere to the metal directly. Then the chrome or nickel is applied, bonding it to the copper plate. These plated parts are somewhat porous and if the Hoppes workes it way through the top plate down to the copper plate, then the bond between the plated surfaces will dissolve and the plating will flake off.

[Dr.Rob]

Sunday morning growing up the house smelled of Hoppes and pancakes.

I was going to mention the nickel thing, but Bannock beat me to it.

I give smaller parts (like a pistol slide) a good scrub with a paintbrush full of it, or use a nylon toothbrush with it. It's a great powder solvent. Over time if you have bronze ond copper brushes, Hoppes will turn them green too. I keep small steel 'trays' from an old cleaning kit for soaking smaller parts.

You can also RE-USE Hoppes if you are poor, just dump the dirty stuff back in with a funnel... the solids settle out in the bottom of the bottle.

[BAT1]

Work with out the scrubbing. How about the foam and the chore boy? Hoppes is a dead give away that you've been out shooting. Kerosene and fragrance. Smells better than napalm.

[RNB65]

Be careful with Hoppes #9 around anything made of wood (stocks, grips, furniture, etc.). It will discolor and dissolve wood finish in a hurry.

Trust me, I know. :o

[Lupinus]

I use a foaming bore cleaner, foam the barrel, let it sit for about thirty minutes while I clean the rest of the gun, then brush with #9 a few times.