Cleaning muzzle brake

[kkayser]

I have 3 High Standards that have muzzle brakes, two removable one not. What is the best way to remove the hard crusty material that accumulates in them?

 

[Odd Job]

CLP and a toothbrush for all three. I would try that first and see how much residue remains before moving to the next stage.

 

[kkayser]

CLP and a toothbrush for all three. I would try that first and see how much residue remains before moving to the next stage.

CLP has no effect on the residue. I saw a bottle of "Nitro powder solvent" in a gun store. I wonder if this would work.

 

[bannockburn]

Maybe try soaking them in Hoppes No.9 for awhile.

 

[Odd Job]

If that doesn't work you might have to put the two removable ones in an ultrasonic cleaner.

 

[kkayser]

Neither Hoppes 9 nor an ultrasonic cleaner did anything. A steel wire brush on a Dremel tool might do it. Also, one of my AK's had the brake frozen on. I had to get it really hot to remove it. That gunk, however, was black, not tan like this stuff. ,I think I will just leave it for now. thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Cannibul]

1. Soak in Kroil.

2. Brush it off.

 

[Ramone]

Brake Cleaner spray can, pipe cleaners, a few brass bore brushes of assorted sizes, and a few small ss machine screws.