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Join the contest SubscribeLetting CLR dwell/soak is okay on stainless steel, but if the barrel is made of carbon steel, it'll cause corrosion.I'm surprised CLR was not in the first reply.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/clr-vs-carbon.6967701/
Do you need a bore scope to see a carbon ring?
Unless you can take off your eye and squeeze it though the bore in order to get a clear view haha.
Yeah you definitely need one in order to be able to positively confirm what is in there. There are signs that can help diagnose whether you have a carbon ring, but with the borescope you'll be certain.
I had some pressure issues a while back. Blowing and piercing primers as well as very erratic fliers and groups. I gave my throat a very good cleaning and things got better but I'll never know if it was really a carbon ring because I don't have a bore scope.
Still on my list to purchase soon.
The teslong on Amazon is pretty legit for $50.
I use a nylon brush that’s one caliber smaller, wrap it in a cotton patch, soak it in your carbon solvent of choice, and gently push/twist it into the throat area. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, and clean the barrel like normal.
I generally do this as part of my normal 2-300 round cleaning so I can stay on top of any carbon. I prefer Bore Tech solvents. If it gets really bad CLR is the ticket, but make sure to follow with alcohol patches and oil. Don’t let the CLR sit for a long period of time.
works great!!!Bore mop soaked with KG1.
So what's the best way to soak or get your cleaning solutions on a carbon ring? If you have a method or suggestions please post and what you use.
I would use some Remington 40x on that barrel and then finish it up with BTE Carbon removerHere’s what’s left of a carbon ring in the freebore of my 6gt. I brushed a lot of it out and still have some work to do to get the barrel back to like new shape.
For comparison, the other pic is a .22br with 173rnds in it. Notice the freebore is much cleaner.
Never needed to do it, but talking to others that have, this is probably the best first step. Plug the muzzle, fill 'er up w/ wipeout, let sit for 12-24 hours, scrub and see where that gets you. CLR seems to always work, but its much harsher and can damage the bore, so better served as a last resort.I’ve soaked wipe out plus patch out for a couple 12 hour sessions and it got rid of my carbon ring or whatever was giving me high pressure signs
How many rounds through the 6GT Dthomas?
Interesting, cut rifled?