Best copper removing solvent

When they get really dirty, I plug the chamber and let the barrel soak in solvent for a day or two. Usually Hoppe's #9 or KG-12

 
If I have time I might let the bore soak with one of the foaming bore cleaners for a few hours or maybe even overnight. Then patch the gunk out and flush with a little Kroil, dry patch then a lightly oiled patch and back in the safe. Otherwise if in a hurry Montana Extreme Copper Killer is very effective for copper. Powder fouling requires something different if/when so inclined.
 
I too like the foaming bore cleaners. And less scrubbing the bore means less wear on it as well.

I was skeptical of them at first but now after using them for several years I am quite the fan. Not always is the easiest thing to use is the best thing to use but in this case that does seem to be the case.
 
I like to use sweets 762. Lather it up on a nylon brush and scrub it a few mins. I use clp to clean it out and a patch with some blue goop mixed with Lucas thinned out.
 
For only copper I use Otis's copper solvent remover. It did a good job on some of my rifles last year. I shot with some guys this summer that swear by boretech. These guys shoot a lot, and love it.
 
Originally Posted By: RustydustI too like the foaming bore cleaners. And less scrubbing the bore means less wear on it as well.

I was skeptical of them at first but now after using them for several years I am quite the fan. Not always is the easiest thing to use is the best thing to use but in this case that does seem to be the case.

Yes to what Rusty said. Wipe Out tops my list.
 
Barnes CR10 is the product I ended up going with and no complaints.
I have seen sweets work well too.
Hoppes #9 Benchrest Copper Remover or one of the Foaming cleaners if you have lots of time.
 
patch out, wipe out, and if in a hurry add thier accelarater.
there no smell to stink up the house, my wife likes it to, great stuff
 
Originally Posted By: jotrotpatch out, wipe out, and if in a hurry add thier accelarater.
there no smell to stink up the house, my wife likes it to, great stuff

+1
 
Ive used barnes cr-10, sweets, hoppes benchrest, and they all work great, but i prefer the oil based montana extreme 50 bmg. Still havent tried the foaming cleaning I will have to give those a try next.
 
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