Best method for lead removal?

[AllenM]

What are you using that works well to get lead out of a barrel when cleaning?
The lead fouling is not heavy but the over the counter solvent I am using never quite seems to get it all.
I can still see some remnants of fouling when I am done. Unless I scrub more than I really want to and soak over night.

 

[gunman41mag]

LEWIS LEAD REMOVER

 

[sbcman]

Lewis Lead probably is best. My preferred method is to put 2 or 3 or 10 rounds of copper jacketed ammo down the barrel

 

[45fan]

Lewis Lead probably is best. My preferred method is to put 2 or 3 or 10 rounds of copper jacketed ammo down the barrel

I have shot jacketed bullets following lead in the past, and after shooting, still had to scrub the barrel to get the lead out. The last time I did this, I noticed that the lead was coming out in slivers, vs. just having a few sparkles and a dirty patch.

A little Kroil, a stainless Gunsmith brush, followed by a good bronze bristle brush usually is all it takes to get the lead broke free, follow with another wet patch, and run a patch through on a tight fitting jag. Most times I only have to make a couple of passes with each brush after letting the Kroil soak for a few min.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Kroil has been suggested to me before. Any idea where to get some locally? ( Indy)

 

[wolfman]

I have never seen Kroil sold in a store, but here is the link.
Penetrating-Lubricating Oils

I shoot 100% home cast lead, and whenever I have a leading problem, I usually run a patch with Kroil on it through the barrel, followed by a brush with some "copper" chore boy pad wrapped around it. This will take even the worst leading out with just a couple of passes.

On a side note, jacketed bullets leave a thin layer of copper jacketing in the barrel, making it just rough enough to cause leading in a barrel that otherwise wouldn't, if the jacket residue wasn't there.

 

[1911Shooter]

CVA barrel blaster has always worked get for me . It has cleand just about anything I can through at it. Last year I went to get my muzzy out and it was horible, Shot it with barrel blaster and I cam out perfect.

 

[45fan]

I saw a guy that was selling it at the last 1500, but his prices were pretty steep. Brownells sells it, and I would imagine there would be a few machinist type shops that would have it. I have had the same spray can for 3 years that I was given by a guy I worked with, so really a little goes a long way.

 

[Brownie]

I have never seen Kroil sold in a store, but here is the link.
Penetrating-Lubricating Oils

I shoot 100% home cast lead, and whenever I have a leading problem, I usually run a patch with Kroil on it through the barrel, followed by a brush with some "copper" chore boy pad wrapped around it. This will take even the worst leading out with just a couple of passes.

On a side note, jacketed bullets leave a thin layer of copper jacketing in the barrel, making it just rough enough to cause leading in a barrel that otherwise wouldn't, if the jacket residue wasn't there.

^^^THIS^^

Wolfman hit the nail on the head! Just be very sure you get all copper pads. I think some are just copper coated.

 

[Dewidmt]

A cheaper method than all the above is simply to go to your local supermarket and buy a box of "Chore-Boy" copper pan scrubbers. Unravel the pad (looks like copper steel wool) and cut off a bit, wrap it around a nylon or brass bore brush and do about 10 passes down the bore. Works like a charm! Make sure you get the "Chore-Boy" brand, they are pure copper, other imitators are simply copper plated steel wool which is NOT good for your barrel.

Hmmm, looked above and Wolfman already mentioned it...oh well......

 

[bikeman]

I am a fan of the Lewis Lead Remover and the "Chore Boy" method. I really like the forcing cone attachment that comes with the Lewis.

 

[SWAMPMASTER]

Mercury pour in plugged barrel and let it soak

 

[BrownDog]

Liters electronic bore cleaner

GunTech : Gun Cleaning Clinic: Easy Bore Cleaning For The Gadget-Inclined

I purchased this many years ago, Outers has a newer version (see link).
It works really well with no scrubbing or potential damage to bore. It has 2 different solutions, one for lead removal the other for copper. Midway sells it as Brownell.

Title should read "Outers" damn spell check.

 

[parson]

Another vote here for the Chore Boy. Shooting jacketed can press or "iron" the lead into the grooves, giving appearance of removing it, but usually leaving some in the barrel.

 

[AllenM]

Another vote here for the Chore Boy. Shooting jacketed can press or "iron" the lead into the grooves, giving appearance of removing it, but usually leaving some in the barrel.

This is really what I think I am dealing with. There is no heavy leading just can't seem to get a clean rag.

A ton of good advice here.
thanks everybody

 

[Cam]

Another vote here for the Chore Boy. Shooting jacketed can press or "iron" the lead into the grooves, giving appearance of removing it, but usually leaving some in the barrel.

This is my experience as well. I've found that the jacketed bullets simply smear the lead all the way down the barrel and instead of having some lead to clean out near the forcing cone, i have lead to clean out ALL the way down the barrel.

 

[gabrigger]

Another vote for Chore-boy. This wrapped around a brush and a little elbow grease gets the lead right out.

 

[45fan]

Just found the 1/2 pint cans at midway were on sale, cheaper than Kano sells direct. If your planning an order, or looking for an excuse to pick up a few other items, its not a bad price.

Kroil Penetrating Oil Bore Cleaning Solvent 8oz Liquid

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Just found the 1/2 pint cans at midway were on sale, cheaper than Kano sells direct. If your planning an order, or looking for an excuse to pick up a few other items, its not a bad price.

Kroil Penetrating Oil Bore Cleaning Solvent 8oz Liquid

Man you are right on the spot. I was just on the Kano website ordering a can and came back here to check which product guys were using and saw this . Thanks rep your way!

 

[Beau]

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