Anthony.D Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Had anyone had any problems with lead in barrels. I clean my gun [12b] religously, however recently I was horrified to find a couple of 'stain like marks in a barrel. I was horrifiedit was the start of pitting. Someone has suggested it could be melted plastic from the plastic wads, or lead in the barrels. Anyone any help? How can I get it out please !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I have seen this before. I used to remove gunge in the old days by careful use of a 'Turk's head' brush. These only seem to be on sale at Arms Fairs - and often the threads are dodgy. OR, Take it to a gunsmith! Simon Willmore at Doveridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushat Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Lead fouling is pretty common with some fibre wads as the shot isn't held in a cup like a plastic wad. Bore solvent and a bronze brush should shift it but be really careful with the bore solvent as it will remove blue-ing from barrels if left - always give the barrels a good spray with your normal gun cleaner/oil afterwards. One school of thought is that moisture can build up behind the lead fouling and lead to corrosion where you can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony.D Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Thanks for help folks. Will try bore solvent first then gunsmith, the bore solvent will allways come in handy anyway. Anthony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 If you struggle, block the end of the barrels with a cloth and pour boiling water down the barrels and leave for a minute. It goes without saying - but be careful. That will shift just about anything. WD40 down the barrel after you have checked and then dry out. I had some "leading" in a Browning F1 - put hot water in, to reveal some pitting. Gutted. The gun went back to the shop that sold it to me and I have no doubt it got sold in the same condition. I learned later that it was pitted prior to my purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 The Yanks use a phosphor bronze brush attached to a drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushat Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 The Yanks use a phosphor bronze brush attached to a drill. Yep, done that - especially in choke tubes but keep the speed down and use plenty of lubricant/cleaner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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