Comp Cleaning

[Sean Gaines]

I think I have tried every chemical on this list ,and all the chemicals in my garage, to try to come up with the best solution that would just melt it away. but I found there is no such thing. You can soften the carbon build up, but when it comes down to it, you are going to have to play dentist and pick all that plaque out, then apply more solvent let it soak a little and get back after it again. there is no magic formula, and if someone where to make such a solvent. I would buy it. Also, remember when picking a solvent, do not to let it penetrate where the threads on the comp are screwed to the barrel, because that can break up the locktite, and then you will have a loose comp, which could be dangerous to you, your barrel and comp.

good luck

sean

[Godzilla]

1. Heated blueing solution, not worrying about controlling the temperature. This will dissolve any lead in your comp.

2. See all other posts:)

[outerlimits]

I think I have tried every chemical on this list ,and all the chemicals in my garage, to try to come up with the best solution that would just melt it away. but I found there is no such thing. You can soften the carbon build up, but when it comes down to it, you are going to have to play dentist and pick all that plaque out, then apply more solvent let it soak a little and get back after it again. there is no magic formula, and if someone where to make such a solvent. I would buy it. Also, remember when picking a solvent, do not to let it penetrate where the threads on the comp are screwed to the barrel, because that can break up the locktite, and then you will have a loose comp, which could be dangerous to you, your barrel and comp.

good luck

sean

definitely not a good idea, but mercury will absolutely make lead invisible.

[slickmix]

fill it up with Blue Wonder bore cleaner and bag for a week it will come out

[Davidp1911]

fill it up with Blue Wonder bore cleaner and bag for a week it will come out

I use Arredondo's comp cleaning tool and put some elbow grease into digging out any lead or fouling.

[Bafaction]

An update since my January post..... and Dillon's gonna love this one!! Spray some Dillon Case Lube in the comp before shooting, and again after every 50 rds or so. Then again before you bag the gun for the trip home. Shooter's Choice, some cotton swabs and some light scrubbing with the Scotch-Brite pads mentioned earlier, and I spend a total of about 3 minutes getting it looking new!! All the way to bare metal in that time! Works like nothing else!!

Alan~^~

Was that just to get the carbon out or will it help with lead as well. I mainly coated lead for practice sessions and will be using jackets for comps next year.

[goldfieldshooter]

+1 for Alan550s method. You guys are getting this info free; it cost me a beer at the Bianchi Cup this year

Coatesy

[the duck of death]

I spray the comp w/PAM or the like , drain then wrap masking tape on the comp. Before shooting another shot w/Pam and clean w/#9 after the match. Good for carbon, no lead problem w/121IFP.

[Txkid]

An update since my January post..... and Dillon's gonna love this one!! Spray some Dillon Case Lube in the comp before shooting, and again after every 50 rds or so. Then again before you bag the gun for the trip home. Shooter's Choice, some cotton swabs and some light scrubbing with the Scotch-Brite pads mentioned earlier, and I spend a total of about 3 minutes getting it looking new!! All the way to bare metal in that time! Works like nothing else!!

Alan~^~

Was that just to get the carbon out or will it help with lead as well. I mainly coated lead for practice sessions and will be using jackets for comps next year.

Wow I need to use the method, I shoot 9 major with Lead bullets.

Thanks for the information.

Thomas