mgmorden
Member
Hey guys - quick question - I've always used Triple 7 in my cap-n-ball revolvers. I always cleaned those up with soap and tap water.
I had a jug of Pyrodex RS however and recently got an in-line muzzleloader (a CVA Wolf) to try out. Shot it over the weekend and when I got home did the same - soap and water, dried thoroughly, and then oiled the gun.
Knowing though that Pyrodex is a bit more corrosive than Triple 7 I went to looking around and a lot of sites seem to be stressing using HOT water (some even saying to boil it). Another guy mentioned needing to add vinegar to the mix for Pyrodex specifically.
Simple question: does the water temperature matter too much? If I cleaned with room temperature soapy water is it significant enough that I should reclean the gun with very hot soapy water or can it wait until next time out?
And basically the same thing regarding the vinegar.
Thanks!
I had a jug of Pyrodex RS however and recently got an in-line muzzleloader (a CVA Wolf) to try out. Shot it over the weekend and when I got home did the same - soap and water, dried thoroughly, and then oiled the gun.
Knowing though that Pyrodex is a bit more corrosive than Triple 7 I went to looking around and a lot of sites seem to be stressing using HOT water (some even saying to boil it). Another guy mentioned needing to add vinegar to the mix for Pyrodex specifically.
Simple question: does the water temperature matter too much? If I cleaned with room temperature soapy water is it significant enough that I should reclean the gun with very hot soapy water or can it wait until next time out?
And basically the same thing regarding the vinegar.
Thanks!