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Offline hawken_cougar

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« on: December 03, 2008, 04:59:39 AM »
i shoot a .50 encore stainless...i shoot a 295 grain powerbelt hollowpoint with 90 grains trip7 powder...i have noticed that the powerbelts are leaving a film or green black ring at the end of my barrel...ive tried a few things but was looking for any advise as to get rid of the ring...im not too worried about corrosion because its from the green plastic from the bullet but i am generally picky so i would like to get it off...any help would be appreciated...hc

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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2008, 05:18:45 AM »
Interesting, I'm shooting the same but with pellets and have not seen this phenomenon, even after range work  ans shooting 20-30 rounds.
Have you tried to contact powerbelt mfg
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Re: cleaning...
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2008, 01:40:52 PM »
The muzzle end of the barrel or the chamber end of the barrel?  If it's at the chamber, it's probably just a crud ring from the powder.  If it's at the muzzle end, you can just use any centerfire solvent to get it out, as they dissolve the plastic. 

Hoppes makes (or used to) a solvent for shotgun barrels to get plastic wad fouling out, or you can use acetone, but make sure that you don't get any acetone on any part of your stock or forearms, as it will ruin the finish.  Also, don't let it sit in the bore for a long time, as it could possibly etch the steel.

I use Remington Bore Cleaner on all of my guns.  It's an oil based cleaner with a very mild vegetable matter abrasive in it.  It works great on the plastic fouling from sabots and such, just need a little effort with it.  It will also help to smooth any imperfections in the barrel, making it foul less.

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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2008, 12:25:41 PM »
If I suspect plastic sabot fouling I have always used the following procedure.
Fit a foam ear plug over the nipple and drop the hammer, sealing the nipple.
Lean the rifle muzzle up in the corner of my workbench.
Fill the barrel with carburetor cleaner.
Let stand for 45-60 minutes.
Pour it out on the sidewalk, see what came out.
Dry the bore.
Preserve the bore.
Done.