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Local shop's demo on lead buildup flipped my view on solvent choice
A gunsmith near me did a free clinic showing what different solvents do to fouling over time. I always grabbed whatever was cheap, but seeing the crud left behind by some brands convinced me to pay more for quality. Which solvent do you find works best for heavy lead without harming the barrel?
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the_mason6mo ago
Tried a budget cleaner once and it was a total waste. Made the barrel look worse. Now I stick with Hoppe's No. 9 too, cleans heavy lead right out.
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bethw256mo ago
Speaking of making a mess, I became my own cautionary tale using a bargain brand that just smeared everything. After a few range trips my barrel looked worse, completely gunked up. I finally listened to an old timer and switched to Hoppe's No. 9, and the difference was night and day. It took that heavy lead out without a fight, and now I just look like a normal amount of clumsy.
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fiona_jackson336mo ago
Ever notice how this happens with so many stuff we buy now? Like that cheap dish soap that leaves a film or the bargain floor cleaner that just moves dirt around. It feels like you save money upfront, but you end up using more product and working harder to fix the mess. That demo just proves it, paying a bit more for something that actually works saves you time and hassle in the long run.
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