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Timo:
bout 15mins swamp bow
Swamp Bow:
Thanks. I'm guessing the peroxide will start etching after a while?
Swamp
Timo:
Not real sure. I just followed the directions from a 35 plus year muzz vet. I figure ifin he says it's fine, then I rekon I ain't gonna argue with him. ;D
I figure the peroxide boils all the foulings loose, the soap cleans and the alcohol dries?
Swamp Bow:
Makes sense to me. I was just curious, because I could see getting home well after dark because the critter you shot didn't know it was just supposed to fall over nice and convenient like. Then after spending 2-3 more hours processing not being real keen on cleaning out a gun right then and there. Perhaps wanting to let it soak over night would cross ones mind. But, truth be known, I suspect that when a firearm that took that much time to make is involved, the is no "too tired to clean". I'll be the first to tell you I don't know squat about BP, but I want to change that. Thanks.
BTW "It's been working good enough for 35 yrs." is a darned good reason in my book! ;)
Swamp
Eric Krewson:
Peroxide will cause rapid rusting of your barrel if left too long. It will boil the crud out of your barrel but can pit it as well if used alone.
If you come in tired and don't want to do the whole cleaning job, a patch with black powder solvent, a couple of dry patches and an oily patch will keep your barrel in good shape until you have time to do some serious cleaning.
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