BH209 corrosion....

[reloader]

I often wait a few days to clean when I use t7 and have seen no ill effects as the bore still shines as good as new. Shot several t7 rounds a couple weeks back in my Knight, waited a week to clean, and the bore cleaned up like a champ.

I rescently bought some BH209 and I'm impressed with the accuracy, consistency, and speed, but I'm alittle let down with the corrosion. I shot several rounds through my Omega and didn't clean it imediately due to the reviews I've seen about the lack of corrosion with BH209. I took a look at it a few days after shooting and the bore is full of rust It's not bad and I'm sure JB will clean it well, but just something to be aware of.

Have a Good One,

Reloader

[grouse]

Rust, what do you preserve your Bore with? We actually bought a test gun to check this out. I think it wasn't cleaned for like 90day's. No rust, no problems. It's possible your 777 started the rust as well. Either way it's good information and we need to watch this carefully.

[reloader]

grouse,

The gun was squeaky clean and only fired with BH209. I was quite suprized after hearing how uncorrosive BH209 is on the net forums.

I clean my Mlers with Hoppes #9. Wet patches, scrub with 28ga brush, dry patches, wet patches, and more dry patches until they are clean and the bore looks squeaky clean with a flashlight. Been doing it that way for years w/o a hitch.

Yep, that was my point, ya'll keep a watch out for corrosion even with BH209. I should have ran some wet #9 patches in before I left the range. I know now

have a Good One,

Reloader

[grouse]

You didn't mention any oil at all. I would alway's use a rem-oil or Breakfree clp to protect bore. I do that and have had no problems at all.

[reloader]

No need for oil in a bore when cleaned properly IMO, but that's a diff subject as oil doesn't apply in this case. Sure, it would have helped, but that's not what I'm getting at.

Just so noone gets confused, the bore rusted after a few days of not cleaning at all after shooting BH209. Have not had that problem with T7.

I'm definitely going to keep using BH209, but I will be cleaning after a shooting session for sure.

I also get more fouling than some claim with BH209. I love the fact that there is no crud ring, but it does take about 3 patches to get the "soot" out. Not a problem and this is good stuff, but it is not maintenance free. Some folks on the net speak of it like it's as user friendly as smokeless.

Have a good one,

Reloader

[davewolf]

Hmm,
Interesting, I've never had a problem using BH209, but I do use hot water and dish detergent to clean my barrel after I'm done shooting for the day. I make sure it is dry swabbed and that's it. I don't lube the barrel with anything.
Shot my CVA .45 cal the other day, one I had always lubed and am trying the same method. I used Pyrodex pellets and PB bullets, yeah kind of what she's always shot and clean-up was as fast and easy as. although a tad more sooty. Actually it takes me the same time to clean either rifle. But, it may help that I don't store my rifles until I'm sure they're dry and if I plan to store them for more than two weeks, I will lube them. I haven't lubed my Triumph barrel yet--and its only shot BH209.
Thanks for the tip, I better go recheck my barrels!
Have a great day!
Dave