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I've decided to clean in between each shot
« on: March 16, 2009, 10:25:53 AM »
its making things a whole lot easier for me.
I thought I was going crazy, or my scope was coming undone and/or moving around. 
what i really did not like was the fouling making it hard to get the projectile all the way down. Or rather the consequences of firing one off with a bunch of too much space.
Also I think some of the sabot/bullets were getting catywampus from too much force and coming out bad.

so it may be slow, and not good for a hunting situation.
If I face a whitetail banzai attack, I'm doomed.

But thats how I'm gonna roll from now on.
Until I decide its dumb and change my mind.
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2009, 12:33:56 PM »
I have to clean mine every 3 shots,tryed different patchs,ball etc.If I don't you have a hard time with the ramrod.
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2009, 01:38:37 PM »
I clean mine every shot. one wet patch and two dry. I will be shooting out of a clean barrel in a hunting situation so thats how I sight in.

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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2009, 01:53:26 PM »
I can't imagine cleaning between shots.  Wiping with a Windex patch between shots is a normal/common practice.  Cleaning takes 1/2 hour.
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2009, 02:29:52 PM »
Haven't tried windex,will give it a try
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2009, 02:33:45 PM »
I use hoppes blackpower solvent at the end of a session when I do my final cleaning I run a wet patch followed by to dry until they come out clean takes about 5 to 10 min
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2009, 02:39:03 PM »
I like Windex mo better.  You don't clean the rest of the parts?
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2009, 02:44:22 PM »
I have the huntsman with the new metrix plug no blowback. I do take the plug out and clean it. Im going to have to try the windex thing. Sounds like a good idea. I have a 50 cal hawken that I do the hot water thing on but I rarely use it

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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2009, 02:59:44 PM »
sorry I meant one wet patch on each side and one or two dry

didn't mean I take the gun down and clean it between shots
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2009, 05:03:13 PM »
Quote from: john keyes on March 16, 2009, 02:59:44 PM
sorry I meant one wet patch on each side and one or two dry

didn't mean I take the gun down and clean it between shots

What powder/load are you shooting John?
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2009, 03:17:25 AM »
I'm shooting some cast 300 gr bullets/mmp 24 sabot, was 90 gr Pyrodex RS but I changed to 70 gr and it didn't seem to make much difference. Hopefully that is still powerful enough to kill a deer.
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2009, 04:05:06 AM »
Quote from: john keyes on March 16, 2009, 02:59:44 PM
sorry I meant one wet patch on each side and one or two dry

didn't mean I take the gun down and clean it between shots
I took my Sidekick apart after two shots. Hated to do it but the the third reload try just about broke the ramrod. Tried wet patching but noticed after taking the plug out with a load in rifle that everything was so fouled it was a wonder the new charged even ignited. That was with the 25 ACP priming system and 90 grains 777. Now I have a metrics unlimited plug on order. I will now try Blackhorn 209 and 209a Federal primers.

If you really look at it, the cleaning problem was only a factor at the range, not in a hunting situation.
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2009, 04:18:13 AM »
What is the "Metrics Unlimited" sounds good.
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2009, 07:18:58 AM »
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2009, 07:31:37 AM »
Checked that site before and just though it was something in the development stage,did not see where to order.
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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2009, 02:32:47 PM »
I've got three and they work perfectly

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Re: I've decided to clean in between each shot
« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2009, 04:34:57 AM »
I shoot heavy cast bullets in the huntsman with the new Metrix plug, 209s and two 50 gr. 777 pellets.  I can shoot a dozen rounds before they go down hard, and they are super accurate.....not to mention lethal.  Ignition is instant, very similar to a centerfire.  There's virtually zero blowback.

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