Hoppe's #9 smell
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Started using Hoppe's 9 when I was given my first .22 rifle a bit north of 70 years ago. One Hoppes product that beats 9 is their Benchrest, which works a bit better on copper. It is as safe as #9 but requires soaking overnight for several days on the stubborn jobs. A dozen or so years ago, I started experimenting w/some newer, more efficient solvents (some of which are shown behind the winner, none of which has the satisfying odor of old #9):
Speaking of the (wonderful) smell of older Hoppe's 9 and the Hoppe's air freshener, after burying my pickup to the floor boards in some S. Tx clay and collecting an inch of water on the floor mats, my wife complained that my truck smelled like a wet puppy every time she rode in it.
The Hoppe's air freshener became a rather uplifting additive to my truck. I now refresh it with (new) Hoppes from the loading room regularly, but sure wish I'd have stashed a bottle or three of the old Hoppes for that duty.
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hps
+1 on the stainless bars. Not sure why but they work great for all kinds of stinky stuff.
Elkins45
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Am I the only person who wonders what Hoppe’s #1-#8 are?
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1976B.L.Johns.
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I like the aroma of Hoppe's #9.
And the aroma of beaver castor........
Noticed that I said "aroma"?
Have also been so hungry that the back end of a skunk did not taste too bad.............
(Just kidding)
And the aroma of beaver castor........
Noticed that I said "aroma"?
Have also been so hungry that the back end of a skunk did not taste too bad.............
(Just kidding)
.308 Norma
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Nope, I've wondered about that too, along with wondering what Jack Daniels #1-#6 are. And what about Chanel #1-#4?
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I love the smell of Kroil. It leaves a long lasting smell as well.
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People actually pay money for this? Dump a little Hoppes on a folded up paper towel stuffed in your vents. Same effect for free.Started using Hoppe's 9 when I was given my first .22 rifle a bit north of 70 years ago. One Hoppes product that beats 9 is their Benchrest, which works a bit better on copper. It is as safe as #9 but requires soaking overnight for several days on the stubborn jobs. A dozen or so years ago, I started experimenting w/some newer, more efficient solvents (some of which are shown behind the winner, none of which has the satisfying odor of old #9):
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Speaking of the (wonderful) smell of older Hoppe's 9 and the Hoppe's air freshener, after burying my pickup to the floor boards in some S. Tx clay and collecting an inch of water on the floor mats, my wife complained that my truck smelled like a wet puppy every time she rode in it.
The Hoppe's air freshener became a rather uplifting additive to my truck. I now refresh it with (new) Hoppes from the loading room regularly, but sure wish I'd have stashed a bottle or three of the old Hoppes for that duty.
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hps
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LOL....Guess so, my son gave it to me as a joke re: my smelly truck. I do like the smell of #9, but wet puppies aren't all that bad, either.
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hps
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Nope, I've wondered about that too, along with wondering what Jack Daniels #1-#6 are. And what about Chanel #1-#4?
Got me to wondering too. So I hopped (lol) on over to Hoppe's site and found this... "In 1903, Frank August Hoppe mixed nine chemicals and created the world’s most effective gun cleaner. As a well-trained young soldier, Frank knew that gun care went far beyond just a clean rifle, but actually helped to ensure his safety while on the front lines of battle. Since that time, Hoppe’s has emerged as the leading gun care company, having grown along-side hunters, shooters, and soldiers who depend on their firearms every day. It has remained the most trusted name in gun care by advancing and evolving technologies to meet those needs. From the ever-popular and versatile No. 9 and the quick and easy BoreSnake, to the marvel of efficiency we call Gun Medic, Hoppe’s is the only name you need to know for firearm cleaning and protection."
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.308 Norma
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Really? Why? One of our grandson's gave me a BoreSnake for Christmas last year. I haven't used it yet. Now I'm wondering if I ever should. Or should I just leave it in the box and give it to someone else for Christmas this year?Damn... Had me right up until BoreSnake!Man, I AHTE those things!
Todd.
Can't speak for others, but I started using Hoppe's over 70 years ago and at the tender age of 9 and not being a California resident
, had not heard about carcinogenicity of Hoppe's (ETA :until many years later and old habits are hard to break). Have to admit to being negligent about wearing gloves, especially with some of the milder solvents but do wash hands thoroughly after exposure. @ 83, thank the Lord, I am still cancer free and still enjoy a sniff of Hoppe's now and then (even when not in my truck). Oh, and I made and handled MEK and a lot of other hazardous chemicals for about 25 of those years. As for bore snakes, I've heard of the pull through breaking and becoming lodged in bores.
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hps
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MacAR
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It's great, isn't it? I've used #9 (and Hubbard's!) for many years myself, and think it does a good job on my guns and pocket knives. I don't mind the smell, either. Of course, I'm also someone who finds the aroma of fresh-turned earth, new mown hay, and milking parlors on December days extremely appealing.
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Don`t fight it. Enjoy the essence of the perfume like aroma that lingers. Once smelled, never to be forgotten.
ApacheCoTodd
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Really? Why? One of our grandson's gave me a BoreSnake for Christmas last year. I haven't used it yet. Now I'm wondering if I ever should. Or should I just leave it in the box and give it to someone else for Christmas this year?
I like the concept well enough but having had to remove those from customers' guns many times, I've seen all I want to of them outside of maybe shotguns.
Maybe they were old, maybe oversized, maybe using degrading fluids but none the less, there they were and by the time they would make it to me - the customer will have compressed them with a rod from BOTH ends!
Kinda like that guy who uses a .243 brush in a .223 and then tries to change direction mid-bore.
Todd.
WheelGunMan
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Damn... Had me right up until BoreSnake!
Todd.
I like them for a quick wipe down.
What is it about them that you don't like?
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Dudedog
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Hoppe’s #9... a couple of dabs behind the ears and on your collar line and Voila! What Lady could not resist your intense masculinity and manliness...
My Grandfather used Hoppes, my dad did to, maybe it is an acquired "taste" but it smells good to me. I do agree the old formula smelled better.
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Love the smell of Hoppes, but like Ballistol better, sadly the smell dissipates after about 20 min. Ballistol is a great cleaner, great lubricant and I do not have to wear gloves. Non-toxic.
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