Bore Cleaners and copper removers

Pheonix · June 30, 2003, 03:58 PM

I am currently using Hoppes Copper remover as my bore cleaner. I want better. I am now looking at Blue Wonder Gun Cleaner. It looks promising. I, however, am a cheapskate. What other products should I look into and does anyone know where I could get free samples?

doctorj · June 30, 2003, 08:46 PM

You may be a cheapskate, but I would still recommend MPro7. It's expensive, but it doesn't take much and it won't eat brass brushes. I only use it if I've shot the gun; otherwise I just use CLP. Do an Internet search for MPro7-- they have a website. I don't know for sure, but they may be persuaded to send you a sample.

Pheonix · June 30, 2003, 08:49 PM

With MPro 7 do you recommend the jell or the spray?

martin · July 3, 2003, 05:53 PM

MPro is great on lead and powder, but, not much on copper. If all you shoot is lead it is really good. Otherwise hang on to your copper solvents.

Kor · July 5, 2003, 04:14 AM

I've been using Break-Free's new Bore Cleaning Foam for the past few months now with good success(judging by the blue-stained patches that come out of my barrels). It's convenient to use(squirt the foam into the chamber until you see it come out of the muzzle, wait 15 minutes, patch out), doesn't stink like ammoniated copper solvents, and supposedly won't harm your bore if you neglect to wipe it out quickly enough. It's a little pricey(around $10-12 a can), but it seems to go a long way. Like any other copper solvent, though, you should use a regular bore cleaner to remove the carbon fouling first.

ruger red · July 7, 2003, 10:20 PM

I use a product called KLEENS it is a combustion chamber cleaner that you can buy at your local GM dealer in a aersol can, I learned about it from some friends that use it for cleaning their precision rifles, I have used it with very good results. It removes copper and lead residue.

June 30, 2003, 03:58 PM	#1
Pheonix Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 425	Bore Cleaners and copper removers I am currently using Hoppes Copper remover as my bore cleaner. I want better. I am now looking at Blue Wonder Gun Cleaner. It looks promising. I, however, am a cheapskate. What other products should I look into and does anyone know where I could get free samples?

June 30, 2003, 08:46 PM	#2
doctorj Member Join Date: December 30, 2002 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 51	MPo7 You may be a cheapskate, but I would still recommend MPro7. It's expensive, but it doesn't take much and it won't eat brass brushes. I only use it if I've shot the gun; otherwise I just use CLP. Do an Internet search for MPro7-- they have a website. I don't know for sure, but they may be persuaded to send you a sample. __________________ I would not hurt thee for the world, but thou art standing where I intend to shoot! [Quaker warning]

July 5, 2003, 04:14 AM	#5
Kor Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 742	I've been using Break-Free's new Bore Cleaning Foam for the past few months now with good success(judging by the blue-stained patches that come out of my barrels). It's convenient to use(squirt the foam into the chamber until you see it come out of the muzzle, wait 15 minutes, patch out), doesn't stink like ammoniated copper solvents, and supposedly won't harm your bore if you neglect to wipe it out quickly enough. It's a little pricey(around $10-12 a can), but it seems to go a long way. Like any other copper solvent, though, you should use a regular bore cleaner to remove the carbon fouling first. __________________ "When the Cambrian measures were forming, They promised perpetual peace. They swore, if we gave Them our weapons, that the wars of the tribes would cease. But when we disarmed They sold us and delivered us bound to our foe, And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: 'Stick to the Devil you know.' " - Rudyard Kipling, The Gods of the Copybook Headings, 1919 "These are my true riches. A man's worth is counted in the number of his rifles." - Mulay Achmed Mohammed Raisuli the Magnificent(Sean Connery), The Wind and the Lion, John Milius(Warner Brothers, 1975)

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June 30, 2003, 08:49 PM	#3
Pheonix Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 425	With MPro 7 do you recommend the jell or the spray?

July 3, 2003, 05:53 PM	#4
martin Member Join Date: December 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 79	MPro is great on lead and powder, but, not much on copper. If all you shoot is lead it is really good. Otherwise hang on to your copper solvents.

July 7, 2003, 10:20 PM	#6
ruger red Member Join Date: June 5, 2003 Posts: 1	I use a product called KLEENS it is a combustion chamber cleaner that you can buy at your local GM dealer in a aersol can, I learned about it from some friends that use it for cleaning their precision rifles, I have used it with very good results. It removes copper and lead residue.