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Post by sika2019 on Feb 22, 2020 10:07:54 GMT -5
This is a 2 part question.
1. What's the process you guys use to thoroughly clean your 10ML at the end of the season and what cleaners do you use?
2. I recently acquired a 2nd 10ML and I've got it sighted in and want to clean it and put it in the safe and keep it like new. Should I do anything different than a normal cleaning. I've heard if people boiling water and pouring it down barrels to remove plastic build up from sabots. Is this a real thing or was I being fed a load if crap?
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Post by billc on Feb 22, 2020 14:57:17 GMT -5
I've only used hot water to clean black powder residue/salts. While I haven't tried boiling water, personally I wouldn't expect much on sabot plastic. I do not experience much sabot plastic build up in my muzzle loader. In my 10ML II I have used shotgun cleaner formulated for cleaning plastic wad residue, thinking it couldn't hurt.
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Post by 10ga on Feb 22, 2020 17:59:48 GMT -5
sika2019 welcome... The solvent that competitive shotgun shooters use to clean chokes is great for removing any plastic residue from bore. a good idea for end of season or any long term, 3 months or more, storage. I use my regular cleaning solvent for the bore and metal, Ed's Red with acetone - or without acetone but lanolin added for long term storage, and then after a couple days or over night hit it with Barricade or long term storage solution of choice. Check it after a couple of weeks and storage with humidity control a must here in eastern VA. I have my SML thoroughly cleaned and breech plugs/vent liners ready for a new season when I put it away, just clean the Barricade out the plug and bore and ready to start shooting.
If you are shooting a "smoker" then I recommend the cheap 90% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the bore and any parts with powder residue. Then another cleaning next day and then Barricade and check often to see what you missed or not.
My experience and opinion, others will vary. 10
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Post by cuda on Feb 22, 2020 19:33:12 GMT -5
I use IMR 4198 and I have not cleaned mine out in 5 years. I use a oily rag to wipe down the out side and a few drops of oil where needed. And I use a grease with Tungsten Disulfide in it on the bolt where needed too. I check it and make sure it is still oiled about every 2 to 3 months to catch any rust early. If I get caught in the rain I will use WD40 to get rid of the water then oil it after a good wipe down.
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Post by sika2019 on Feb 22, 2020 21:25:18 GMT -5
I appreciated all the input gentlemen. Thanks a lot.
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