Rubbing alcohol to remove blackpowder corrosive salts

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

There are as many opinions of the best cleaning method as there are BP enthusiasts.

Keep in mind that even among the tried and true soapy water crowd, they can be passionately divided between the Hot and Cold water factions. Some say cold water doesn't dissolve residue as well ,other say hot water causes more rusting.

I use Real Black Powder, and warm soapy water because that is how I started and I've never had a problem, and always been happy with that. I've always found BP residue extremely easy to clean up that way. I can't imagine alcohol making it any easier unless your using it as a degreaser.

 

[Pete D.]

True

Very much the case^^^^.
Ask fifty BP shooters how to clean their guns and you will get more than fifty answers.
Following the rule of KISS....soap and water works just fine. Dry thoroughly and oil the bore when done.
I no longer use any type of alcohol during the cleaning process. It is just unnecessary.
I do use a denatured alcohol patch between shots at the range where it seems to be effective at removing BP residue and evaporates quickly.