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Offline Stuart C.

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Cleaning a pricey BPCartridge Rifle
« on: April 28, 2011, 09:56:24 AM »
I don't own one, but I sure can appreciate these Shiloh and similar rifles and enjoyed gauking at them recently.

Some of these are obviously pieces of art - and pretty spendy.

I really enjoy my BP caplock, but the fact that it was relatively inexpensive will ease the pain when the inevitable corrosion or rust spots take hold from the 3X and 2X.

Are these BP cartridge rifles cleaned differently, with something other than hot water, bore butter and such?
Is the BP used in BP cartridges less corrosive???
I don't know, I'm just learning about this.  Just remembered I have a Fadala book at home and will read up on the BPC sections, but any input is appreciated.
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Re: Cleaning a pricey BPCartridge Rifle
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2011, 12:45:38 PM »
No difference in the bp, so there's no corrosiveness in excess to deal with.
It's pretty straight forward deal to clean one. When you're done shooting blow 4 breaths into the muzzle and 4 into the chamber, follow with a couple of dry patches, and then a few wets. (Wets can be anything from water to your favorite bore cleaning solution) then dry. Takes maybe 8 or 10 patches.
 Then if there's no leading to deal with, simply oil the bore, make sure the crown is wiped clean and wipe the stock down.
Punch the primers, and clean the cases in some sort of soapy water solution, let dry and then tumble..
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Re: Cleaning a pricey BPCartridge Rifle
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2011, 04:03:32 PM »
Yep, just what he said...plus if you haven't annealed your cases and get some blowback, you can pull the breechblock and wipe the face off. Anneal your cases for next time.

One thing I do sometimes is use a transmission funnel and pour water down the barrel from the chamber end. That way two dry and one oiled patch will complete the cleaning. Sure a lot easier than cleaning up after smokeless powder!
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Re: Cleaning a pricey BPCartridge Rifle
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2011, 04:06:40 PM »
Thanks.
When you guys say oil the bore, does it need to be a protein free lube like with muzzleloaders, or is a Hoppes, Breakfree type of oil fine?
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Re: Cleaning a pricey BPCartridge Rifle
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2011, 06:39:46 PM »
3n1, ballistol, remoil, Sagebrush extreme gun oil, what ever you trust to protect the metal. Just be sure to wipe it out of the bore before you shoot, or it might give you some leading problems.
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Re: Cleaning a pricey BPCartridge Rifle
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2011, 05:12:32 PM »
As posted by Ranch 13 in his ealrier post, cleaning the rifle is only part of the maintenance regime.

The Black Powder cartridge also needs washing out and cleaning after shooting.

Otherwise, the Black Powder residue will weaken the brass, eventually leading to case failure.
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