Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: bod on May 27, 2019, 12:01:03 PM
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I am new to muzzle loading what is the basic cleaning equipment and solvents.
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Depends on the type of propellant you are using. If it’s Blackhorn 209, just clean it with standard rifle cleaning products.
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I will use BH209
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This is what I do for my CVA
Remove breach plug crib and put in parts cleaner jar over night then dry thoroughly and put in zip loc bag wrapped in rem oil cloth
Remove firing pin assembly scrub with solvent then put bushing,pin and spring in parts cleaner jar over night throw the o-ring away( I buy several at a time) next day wrap in rem oil city in zip loc
Leave both there until you shoot again
Clean the barrel and action like any other firearm
Works fo me
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Thank you
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Birchwood Casey Bore Scrubber.
Run 1 to 2 DRY patches down the bore to remove the loose BH209 fouling, soak one patch with bore scrubber, swab the bore and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, follow up with another wet patch. Normally 3 to 5 patches is all thats needed. Dry patch the bore, follow up with your favorite gun oil.
Breech Plug: Run 1/8" drill bit down the flash channel and turn it with your fingers to remove carbon build up. Head over to sink and with hot water, use an old tooth brush and scrub off the BH209 fouling. It cleans up easy with soapy hot water. The aid of Q tips may also be needed in the concave section of the breech plug, as well as the primer pocket.