Author Topic: Homemade gun solvent (Read 1018 times)

NewYorkRifleMan · « **on:** May 22, 2006, 04:33:55 PM »

Check this out

http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews/edred/index.asp

I already bought the chemicals, I just have to mix them up. I'll let you guys know. I have a two .20 barrels that really need a good scrubbing.

Do you think this would harm anything?

What brand/type of oil should I swab the barrel with when the cleaning is done?

NRA FOREVER

Paul5388 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2006, 04:53:59 PM »

There's nothing in Ed's Red that would harm your barrel. There also should be enough ATF in it that you wouldn't have to oil after using it. I have used ATF for years in air tools as a lubricant. There may be enough acetone in it to be a little hard on the stock finish, so be careful there.

rms4570hr · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2006, 05:13:57 PM »

Try this site it has some pretty good bore cleaning solutions based on ed's red. Maybe ya can find something on this site that will do.

www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm

rms270hr

Haywire Haywood · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2006, 01:07:35 PM »

I've been using a 50/50 Hoppes #9 and Marvel's Mystery Oil blend with good success. I forget where I read about the mixture, but I like it.

Ian

Stan in SC · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2006, 03:41:13 PM »

I hasve been using Ed's Red for years.Good stuff.Afterward use a good synthetic oil very lightly.

Stan

safetysheriff · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2006, 11:30:26 AM »

i've had good success with the 50/50 hoppes#9 and marvel mystery oil for a few years. i also at times mix Rislone engine treatment with #9. it makes a cleaner with greater lubricity than does the marvel mystery oil mix. Rislone put on a patch will clean a bore of the powder fouling and allows it to stay anointed for a couple days without rust settling in.

i recently put some Rislone on a shop towel, cleaned the exterior of the brass with it, put some rislone and synthetic oil on a mop to clean/lube the inside neck, wiped the outside of the brass with a little synthetic oil and got Great results re-sizing the brass. i washed it all of with hot water and Ajax Lemon dish soap. but the water needs to be HOT.

take care,

ss'

ps: for a cheap case lube i've been using 5w-30 or 10w-30 synthetic motor oil for several years........with no problems.