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Offline JCP

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COPPER AND LEAD FOULING COLOR
« on: July 28, 2004, 01:31:00 PM »
I have been shooting lead and jacketet bullets in my 45/70 rolling block, but not in the same shooting session. Today I shot some paper patch bullets that shot very well. When I cleaned the barrel with Birchwood Casey solvent I get a blue green color on the patch after I  let the bore soak for about an hour. Could this be copper  from the jacketed bullets that didn't come out from an earlier session?
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COPPER AND LEAD FOULING COLOR
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2004, 03:20:24 PM »
Yes,  Blue-green is the usual color of copper fouling.  Just keep in mind that if you're using a brass patch holder or brush, you will get the blue-green color on your patch too.
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