fieldwanderer Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I've got a wildcat predator 12 on my .22/250, it wasn't cheap and I'm doing my best to look after it but by god is it a p.i.t.a to clean - black, greasy soot that smells of ammonia. Hot soapy water doesn't work, neither does washing powder (in hot water), white spirit doesn't work, cola doesn't work - all soaking over night. A bit of elbow grease with any of the above but I'm sure there's an easier way any suggestions? This is with hogdon superformance, is it known to burn dirty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alendil Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Try carburetor / brake cleaner . be careful with finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I think all cf mods must stink, mines only on my little hornet getting light use and it smells terrible! I wipe as much off as possible with an old rag then use solvent cleaner and kitchen roll, then when I'm reasonably happy I give it a light spray with Berreta gun oil which makes it stink worse than when I started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 A very good product is 'Hoppe's 009'. Leave it soak into the 'crud' and it should help displace most of it. Most RFD's sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholiath Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I soak mine in the soapy water for a while before scrubbing. water initialy too hot to put hands in! Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 A very good product is 'Hoppe's 009'. Leave it soak into the 'crud' and it should help displace most of it. Most RFD's sell it. I've got hoppes, I assume I just wipe it on and leave it for a bit (just like a barrel really)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeman Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Wildcat recommend just hot soapy water and WD40 for their c/f mods plus some silicone grease on o-rings and light gun oil on threads. Just be aware that any excess oil you put in the mod could run back into the barrel and cause horrible accuracy amongst other things. A patch with lighter fluid on through the barrel will remove any trace of oil though. This routine has always worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I've got hoppes, I assume I just wipe it on and leave it for a bit (just like a barrel really)? Leave it soak depending on the depth of crud. I used to soak the chamber of my S&W .357 mag pistol, years ago, and the Hoppes got rid of all the built up marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I have exactly the same mod. Best thing I have used is limescale remover from the supermarket. Stuff you use to clean a kettle. Strip it down and empty the limescale remover into a tub with some hot water. Dump the mod into it and leave for 10mins or so. I have pressure washered mine after using the limescale remover which brought it up really shiny or use a brass/tooth brush. Just be careful of the finish on the outside if you do use a pressure washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I get that ammonia smell when using hornady ammo but not with remington ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Ultrasonic cleaner and just put the baffle section in and job done. Also cleans your brass for reloading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I've never used an ultrasonic cleaner though I hear they're good, I can't help but think this muck is a bit beyond what they're made for? Is limescale remover ok to use on aluminium? Does it take the anodising off? I'll give the hoppes a go tomorrow, I put 20 or so shots through it earlier and might go in search of a fox in a little while so I should think its about due a clean again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Simply don't worry it won't do any harm and you just won't keep a mod sparkly clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 My Wildcat is all stainless. I also put my .22 mod in when doing it in limescale remover, that is made out of aluminium and does't do it any harm, I've resprayed mine though so best if you can do a test for the anodising, but then the anodising is harder than the aluminium so can't see it being a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I fail to understand the general obsession with cleaning moderators. Leave it alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 It's just part of keeping everything serviceable as far as I'm concerned. Just like a car, fail to maintain it and it'll let you down sooner or later. However, I don't particularly want to spend hours doing so; hence the question. So, hoppes worked better than anything else I've tried so far. Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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