Cleaning formula

[Chubbo]

Hi, All:
Some time back, on one of the forums, there was a formula for a black powder cleaning fluid. It was called Red something. does anyone remember what that formula was called and what the formula was? I would like to get a good formula for a black powder cleaner. I had a good one, back when I was shooting black powder, but that has been twenty years ago, and I have lost it, along with about everything else I can't remember. I am just getting back into muzzle loading, and need to update my needs, for shooting, and cleaning up after.
Thanks.
Chubbo

 

[Jim Watson]

Ed's Red is equal parts automatic transmission fluid, kerosine, mineral spirits, and acetone. Lanolin added if rust protection is needed.

I don't know how effective a BP cleaner it would be, most folks want something with water in it. There is a version with water soluble cutting oil and some water in it for corrosive primers that might work ok.

A common BP formula is equal parts Murphy's Oil Soap, rubbing alcohol, and drugstore hydrogen peroxide. Actually contains over 40% water.

Details at:
http://www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm

I clean my Winchester Single Shot BPCR with Windex, dry, and oil with Ballistol.

 

[Chubbo]

Information

Hi, Jim:
You realy sent the jackpot of information, with that website.
Thanks a lot.
Chubbo

 

[DEKE39]

Lube/cleaner

Peroxide is a BAD idea. It is an oxidizer. In the presence of steel makes Iron Oxide A.K.A RUST.

Lestom