Mark-70 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 What do you chaps think is the best solvent / cleaner for removing powder & lead in your shotguns? I'm currently using Youngs 303 but thinking of trying Hoppes 9. All opinions and experiences welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citori1 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Try 009 - think it's made by Parker hale - havnt found better in 24 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-70 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yes it is! Same as the 303 but wasn't sure which one was better as the description is almost the same for both products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citori1 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Have tried a few.. But 009 works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 009 for me wire brush bore first then 009 on rag leave for 10 mins then clean rag does the job for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-70 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Ok just orderd a bottle of 009 of eBay, hope it's better than what I'm using now! Interesting bit of info there about brushing the bore first, I've been soaking the bore with a 303 soaked patch to remove the worst and then brushing! I then run patches until clean. Soak and brush again AND AGAIN if necessary, am I doing it the wrong way round or does it not make a difference? Hence why I'm asking if there is a better solvent because after 100 cartridges or so I'm struggling to clean just after the cones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyB Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 My dad taught me always to brush first, push a patch through to clear the debris and then use bore cleaner (if necessary) to get the **** out - then carry on to the oiling etc. He also had an old tale along the lines that the number of times you push/pull the brush should be the same as the number of cartridges you fired - I don't quite hold with that these days though - must be getting a bit lazy or the bores are getting better finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 payne gallway brush. i make my own cleaner. reseach eds red, its whitespirit and oil, alittle acetone. good and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Try 009 - think it's made by Parker hale - havnt found better in 24 years! Agreed with the above. I have used this since the 1980's, on my pistols. Excellent stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 What do you chaps think is the best solvent / cleaner for removing powder & lead in your shotguns? I'm currently using Youngs 303 but thinking of trying Hoppes 9. All opinions and experiences welcome. There are loads out there, you do not mention copper...so use 303, if copper comes into it as well, then No 9 would be better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Phillips is the best it comes in a little pink and White can it's really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Phillips is the best it comes in a little pink and White can it's really good spot on rimmie you wont beat phillips bore cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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