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.54 Great Plains Rifle
JW_Halverson:
--- Quote from: Eric Krewson on February 20, 2017, 09:16:39 am ---"Seasoning" is a hotly debated topic every now and then on the gun building boards. Modern steel lacks the pores that cast iron has so no lubricant can soak into the metal like it does on a cast iron pan.
Seasoning gun barrels is a myth that keeps on going generation after generation.
--- End quote ---
Let's just say that this myth is "well seasoned".
Parnell:
The patches I'm currently using to get started are precut and waxed. So...what are opinions on this? Eddie, are you saying better off to use just dry patches?
Eric Krewson:
There are a bunch of patch lubes out there, a dry patch may stick your load part way down the bore on a fowled bore and end up being a challenge to get out.
Bore butter is OK but I never liked the stuff, it seems like petroleum based lubes gum up the bore quicker than the natural stuff.
I currently use mink oil from Track Of The Wolf for when I hunt and may leave my gun loaded for months. Most of the time I lube with mink oil when I shoot but also like Hoppes #9 Plus bore cleaner and lube because you never have to swab between shots with it, first shot or the 20th.
Parnell:
You mix Mink Oil and Hoppes together on the patch, Eric?
mullet:
Steve, lately I've gone to just laying the patch on my tongue while I pour the powder in. It doesn't get real wet, but enough to slide down the barrel.
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