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Posted: 12/3/2012 7:12:25 PM EDT
| I read a thead on removing lead from a barrel with 50% white vinegar and 50% hydrogen peroxide. I have a stainless stell barrel anyone have feedback on how well this works? |
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I would advise against the 50/50 white vinegar and peroxide method. I ruined a 1911 barrel this way. Granted I let it soak 2 hours and I think some stuff I've read since say 15 min or so, but I had pits inside and out.
I would stick to a quality chemical lead remover designed for firearms or the lewis lead remover like Dryflash posted. Not worth ruining your barrel IMHO. |
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As a replacement for or complement to the Lewis lead remover, the consumable lead-removal cloths sold by Outers and other brands work pretty well.
They're essentially a piece of cloth impregnated with a mild abrasive. You cut a patch to fit around a bore brush that's one size too small (e.g. a .38 brush for a .40 S&W gun) and run it up and down the bore several times. It isn't as quick as the Lewis tool, but it's cheaper, and you don't have to buy a rubber tip for each bore size you own. |
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Everyone I know uses Choreboy copper scrubbing pads. It's ten times cheaper than Lewis, and available at most grocery stores.
http://www.amazon.com/Chore-Boy%C2%AE-Copper-Scrubbers-Pack/dp/B000RO5JC8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354619957&sr=8-1&keywords=chore+boy+copper+scrubber You have to get the pure copper pads, and not the copper coated ones. I just cut a small piece off, wrap it around a worn out old bore brush, and clean as usual. GlockMonk |
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Quoted: Everyone I know uses Choreboy copper scrubbing pads. It's ten times cheaper than Lewis, and available at most grocery stores. http://www.amazon.com/Chore-Boy%C2%AE-Copper-Scrubbers-Pack/dp/B000RO5JC8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354619957&sr=8-1&keywords=chore+boy+copper+scrubber You have to get the pure copper pads, and not the copper coated ones. I just cut a small piece off, wrap it around a worn out old bore brush, and clean as usual. GlockMonk I agree with the above. It works slick. |
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Everyone I know uses Choreboy copper scrubbing pads. It's ten times cheaper than Lewis, and available at most grocery stores. http://www.amazon.com/Chore-Boy%C2%AE-Copper-Scrubbers-Pack/dp/B000RO5JC8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354619957&sr=8-1&keywords=chore+boy+copper+scrubber You have to get the pure copper pads, and not the copper coated ones. I just cut a small piece off, wrap it around a worn out old bore brush, and clean as usual. GlockMonk ^^This^^. Fast , easy, cheap and available everywhere. Nothing better as far as I have found. |
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Everyone I know uses Choreboy copper scrubbing pads. It's ten times cheaper than Lewis, and available at most grocery stores. http://www.amazon.com/Chore-Boy%C2%AE-Copper-Scrubbers-Pack/dp/B000RO5JC8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354619957&sr=8-1&keywords=chore+boy+copper+scrubber You have to get the pure copper pads, and not the copper coated ones. I just cut a small piece off, wrap it around a worn out old bore brush, and clean as usual. GlockMonk I agree with the above. It works slick. i second this method. its fast and cheap and wont destroy the barrel. Make sure it is the Choreboy brand. Other brands are copper coated steel which is not good for the barrel. |
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http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/Tools/PC110663.jpg No chemicals needed with one of these. How did you get that fancy box for yours. 
I've had one for years but came in a plain cardboard box. |
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Everyone I know uses Choreboy copper scrubbing pads. It's ten times cheaper than Lewis, and available at most grocery stores. That's always bothered me about the Lewis setup. I originally bought the .45 caliber kit. Later on I acquired guns in various other bore diameters. Brownell's is the only vendor selling the Lewis kits. They don't sell one with more than one size of tip included. A so-called "conversion kit" to handle additional bore and forcing cone sizes costs only $4 less than a complete new Lewis kit ($30 + shipping). Which is why I always talk myself out of buying one. |
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http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/Tools/PC110663.jpg No chemicals needed with one of these. An old bore brush with a bit of a non steel choir boy is what is recommended on the cast boolits website. Walmarts carries the brass or copper choir boy w/o steel, there is a steel version and steel is common in the off brands. They say it's easier and works better than the lewis lead remover. I've had the LLR kit in my hand and recalled that and put it back down. The LLR kit was like $35 locally, An old rod in my box is free, the old worn bore brushes are free already paid for, the choir boy pads were a buck something IIRC. My cast boolits to not lead my bore due to correct size and lube and gas checks where appropriate. |
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I've used the 50/50 hydrogen peroxide/vinegar solution and it works fine. I use a worn bronze bore brush with a patch wrapped around it, soak the patch with the solution and scrub a few strokes. The black liquid solution that comes out of the bore contains lead acetate and is not good for you, so try not to get it on your skin.
Don't let the bore soak too long with the solution in it. I've heard that it can remove bluing but personally, I've never had that problem. Be careful just the same. |
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http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/Tools/PC110663.jpg No chemicals needed with one of these. I'll second the Lewis kit. I shoot mostly lead and it works great. (i do shoot some jacketed bullets about every 40-50 rounds so it doesn't build up and I have to stop) Semper Fi, Luis R. |
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Apologies if it was already posted, but has anyone used one of those electronic de-leading contraptions?
I don't completely understand how they're supposed to work, but I am certainly curious as to how well they really perform. I'm not finding a whole lot of discussion in a casual Googling, so perhaps the electronic lead removers aren't so popular. |
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Quoted: Montana X-Treme 50 BMG Copper Killer followed with Lewis Lead Remover. Think your barrel is clean ? Likely not. I've cleaned until patches run clean, run Montana X-Treme through on a patch and patch pulled black. Accuracy improved afterwards too. This, except I use the Chore Boy instead of the Lewis Lead Remover. When using the 50 BMG cleaner, make sure you're in a well ventilated place!!! Unless you really like the smell of ammonia!  |
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