Post by: jackelope on March 14, 2010, 08:54:21 PM
I'm new to it obviously, and I have only been out shooting once, 5 rounds. the reason I didn't shoot more is because my breech plug got plugged up with powder debris or something...I didn't have the proper equipment with me to fix the problem at the range so I left. This all went down last summer/early fall. Just want to be prepared next time.
:dunno:
Thanks in advance.
Post by: Whitelightning on March 14, 2010, 09:15:01 PM
To answer your question better we would need more information from you. What type of M/L are you shooting, flint,sidelock, inline and what type of powder and projectile are you using.
Post by: shoot-em-dead on March 14, 2010, 09:43:26 PM
While at the range- I'll shoot 3 or 4 times and then run a rag down the barrel with a blob of bore butter. The bore butter kinda loosens up the soot. Then I'll run dry rags through until it stays clean. Once I have a clean one come out I pull the nipple off and blow through the nipple to get out the bore butter that is in it. While the nipple is off- I run a pipe cleaner through the hole that runs to the powder. You can pick up pipe cleaners at any smoke shop or most gas stations. Then run another dry rag down the barrel as the pipe cleaner usually pushes a little more bore butter into the area your powder will be. Put the nipple back in and shoot of a couple primers. You should point the gun at some leaves or something that will move so you know the primer has a clean path to the powder. Load up and shoot some more and then repeat. When you get home or back to camp- tear that gun down to every smallest piece you can and clean it with warm soapy water. TAKE THE TIME TO GET EVERY LAST BIT OF SOOT OUT. And the spend the time to make sure every piece is dry from the water. If I am going to use it the next day I will wipe it down with a tiny bit of bore butter and a light bit on a rag down the barrel. Just enough to protect it without getting the nipple plugged. If I am going to store it for a while, I'll load the bore butter thick on every thing.
I have been teased by guys for putting in way too much time cleaning my muzzle loaders but mine are still in brand new shape while theirs have pitted barrels and are pretty much scrap metal.
Post by: jackelope on March 14, 2010, 10:02:19 PM
the rifle is a CVA Bolthunter Pro Inline .50 cal and I am shooting 100 grains of loose 777, no. 11 caps and am shooting both 295 grain copper tipped powerbelts or the 250 grain T/C Shockwave sabots.
I only know that the Powerbelts shoot well at this point. I shot the T/C's but have not had a chance to develop an opinion on how well they shoot. The Powerbelts with 100 grains of powder shoot well.
Post by: CP on March 15, 2010, 08:58:23 AM
After the range I disassemble the rifle and clean thoroughly with hot water and dish soap. Small parts get soaked then everything scrubbed with a toothbrush, wet mop down the bore. Dry everything, grease the plug, and reassemble.
Post by: rasbo on March 15, 2010, 09:03:14 AM
Post by: jdb on March 25, 2010, 06:17:01 PM
I take everything it takes to completely clean the gun with me when I go to the range and when I go hunting. You just never know when your going to need it. Muzzle loaders are tons of fun as long as you can shoot.similar to my approach
While at the range- I'll shoot 3 or 4 times and then run a rag down the barrel with a blob of bore butter. The bore butter kinda loosens up the soot. Then I'll run dry rags through until it stays clean. Once I have a clean one come out I pull the nipple off and blow through the nipple to get out the bore butter that is in it. While the nipple is off- I run a pipe cleaner through the hole that runs to the powder. You can pick up pipe cleaners at any smoke shop or most gas stations. Then run another dry rag down the barrel as the pipe cleaner usually pushes a little more bore butter into the area your powder will be. Put the nipple back in and shoot of a couple primers. You should point the gun at some leaves or something that will move so you know the primer has a clean path to the powder. Load up and shoot some more and then repeat. When you get home or back to camp- tear that gun down to every smallest piece you can and clean it with warm soapy water. TAKE THE TIME TO GET EVERY LAST BIT OF SOOT OUT. And the spend the time to make sure every piece is dry from the water. If I am going to use it the next day I will wipe it down with a tiny bit of bore butter and a light bit on a rag down the barrel. Just enough to protect it without getting the nipple plugged. If I am going to store it for a while, I'll load the bore butter thick on every thing.
I have been teased by guys for putting in way too much time cleaning my muzzle loaders but mine are still in brand new shape while theirs have pitted barrels and are pretty much scrap metal.
Post by: WonkyWapiti on March 25, 2010, 07:44:54 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 26, 2010, 12:12:15 PM
:dunno:
I really don't care where.
Post by: AWS on March 26, 2010, 09:51:08 PM
AWS
Post by: dawhunt on March 27, 2010, 03:01:40 PM
Takes just a couple min but I can shoot all day if I want, then when I go home I tear the gun down and clean it properly put it away and wait for hunting season.
I'll be heading out target shooting soon as I just put a peep sight on a couple days ago. got to get over this rotator cuff proplem first, Surgery I hope not don't know yet ??????
Bob
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 27, 2010, 03:20:57 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 27, 2010, 03:23:38 PM
That would officially be the first time I've heard of someone using bar oil.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 27, 2010, 03:29:57 PM
hope this helps
Post by: bobcat on March 27, 2010, 03:44:45 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 27, 2010, 03:51:28 PM
i was saying never heard of it used with a muzzleloader.
Post by: bobcat on March 27, 2010, 03:55:09 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on March 27, 2010, 06:45:02 PM
clean as a wistle
Post by: AWS on April 02, 2010, 09:57:41 AM
AWS
Post by: Crisptrigr on April 02, 2010, 10:12:02 AM
At home to do a major clean I use hot soapy water after removing breech plug and nipple. Before re-assembly coat all threads with bore butter, breech plug and nipple. Bore butter helps prevent rust and also seals against moisture, pretty important in this part of the country. Coat the bore with bore butter while the barrel is still warm from cleaning. You want to make sure you clean as much of the powder residue as you can from your rifle during a major clean because it will build up and cause ignition problems in the future if you don't. If you shoot copper jacketed bullets make sure you use a good copper solvent in the cleaning procedure. Copper fouling will affect accuracy.
Post by: pat2bear on April 02, 2010, 12:45:31 PM