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Hello: locknload here. I have asking around about this particular cleaning product. So far, the folks I've spoken to have not heard about it. I'm from Long Island New York; that's where I found out about this product, started using it, & found it to be quite effective. It's called RB17. For those of you that are not familiar with it, the main ingredient (hold onto your butts!) is manure! That's what I said, manure. Seems as though this guy developed it some time back. And the ammonia compound from the manure is what does most of the work. This stuff really cleans good! I've been using it for some years now. I was just wondering, is there anyone out there who has tried this stuff? If so, what are your thoughts on it? I'm really sincere about this. If anyone would like to try it, I can forward the contact information on where to get it. It really works; it cleans the bore & chambers of revolvers, rifles, semi-autos, etc. Anyway, let me know. God bless... from locknload (now an official Oklahoman!)
 
Welcome to The High Road locknload, and welcome to Oklahoma.

Since you are now an Okie, would you like some instructions on another use for manure? Cow chip tossing is all the rage in some parts of Oklahoma.

Just kidding. I'm an Okie too. Just wish I did not live in Lawton. Gonna move in the near future.
 
It works quite well for removing lead from pistol barrels.

Do not leave in bore for too long, very aggressive.

Derived from horse "stuff" :D
 
I try to stay away from ammonia - there are other non ammonia cleaners for powder (like Mpro 7) that are better and won't attack the metal.

I use miltec for lube, combo of the two, while not cheap, seems to work well.
 
Don't intend to hijack the thread, but might as well join in here rather than having a bunch of related threads, I guesss.

I recently picked up what I perceive to be a new product from Hoppe. Hoppe's Elite. In use it looks like Mpro 7, but does not leave a patina as I have seen with Mpro 7. Also didn't look as aggressive on lead and copper as the label would lead you to believe. Anyone have experience with it?
 
I was told it was horse pee. It works very well, it removed hard carbon and rust from the bore of a --much abused-- rifle I was involved with so I could finally see the pits and tool marks.
It will also remove moly from a bore (with several applications) if you are the changeable sort... :scrutiny:

Good stuff, it has a place on my cleaning bench.

Tom
 
Sweet's 7.62 is an ammonia based cleaner that i have found works very well, especially on copper.
I have used the Hoppe's Elite and i am underwhelmed. if it has a niche it would seem to be carbon, but there are many others which solve that problem as well, including the Shooter's Choice and Pro-Shot.
RB17 is available from
Sinclair International
 
Doc, what no warning about ventilation? :D Whatever you use, use it in well-ventilated area.

I kind of goosey about Sweet's and all the other toxic stuff. I figure that continual exposure will not do my liver, inter alia any good. I use non-toxic stuff exclusively.

Welcome to THR, lock! :cool:
 
I haven't used the horse flop derived cleaning agent... I would be interested in hearing the name and checking it out. I used to use Hoppes but was turned on to Ballistol by a friend that does cowboy action shooting. I can't say enough good things about Ballistol (works AWESOME in regards to black powder cleanup as well). One of the nice things about Ballistol is the low toxicity compared to other cleaning/lubricating agents (we have 2 small children and 3 cats so I need to watch out for that stuff).
 
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