Gun cleaning

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947

I myself use Hoppes No.9 as well. For 3 simple reasons:

1) It's not a abrasive like some Mad

2) It's worked well so why change ??
3) Its readily avalible Very Happy

My cleaning method for barrels is:

1) One patch with alot of Hoppes,
2) 10 COPPER Brush Strokes, (Stainless steel and nylon are a no-no)
3) One dry patch to pick up the gunk.

I clean them offen enough that normally this makes the bore look nice and clean Cool

Dimitri

515034s10ring · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

And some of us use Hoppes as cologne Mr. Green

Bushmaster · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

For anyone else, but 10ring, I would say that I approve. But for 10ring it would be a waste to use Hoppe's a a cologne. What a waste!!

515034s10ring · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

Ok Bushy.......Use the rest on 1895ss's M@r!^N if your going to be that way Hiding

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947

I'll stick to my Old Spice myself 10Ring Very Happy

Anyways I find that the patches dont do too much compared to using a good cleaning rod with a copper brush on the tip Smile

Anyone feel the same way ?? Confused

Dimitri

515034s10ring · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

Dimitri wrote:

I'll stick to my Old Spice myself 10Ring Very Happy

Old Spice??? Confused

I used to wear it when i was 8 years old....maybe 6 Shocked

Bushmaster · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

Don't let them get to you Dimitri...I'm 63 and still use Old spice...

515034s10ring · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

Well....Usually now, older men wear Old Spice (like 30's and up) i've never found a teenager that wore it. That is, until now Shocked

My wife says she'd kill me if i wore it because her dad wore it and it would just be the obvious Laughing

Hoppes on the other hand Very Happy

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947

Humm getting alittle off topic with the Old Spice, Anyways I like the stuff Cool

Tell me Bushmaster what type of oils and greases would you avoid putting in a rifle ?? Confused

I was thinking Silicon oil might work but I'm not sure if it will cause moister problems etc that WD-40 causes Confused

Dimitri

1895ss · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

I don't use old spice but I do use hoppes #9 on my rifles and for gun oil I use EEZOX. It is a synthetic gun oil amd works from 450 degrees F to 95 degrees below F. I have used it for years with absolutey no frozen bolts etc. It cleans and lubes, prevents rust & finger printing, and there is no oily film, dry to touch. It's Good Stuff ................ !! Smile

www.eezox.com/
www.eezox.info/

Deleted_User_2665 · Super Member Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 380

Anyone try Hoppe's Elite copper solvent....??

I did just for gits and shiggles.....let's say I'm tickled with it and I don't impress easily...........

No soaking or excessive brushing, simply simple......

I wet a bore mop with it and stroke the bore about 10 times, the Elite will foam blue then go white......

I then wet a bronze brush with it and stroke the bore about 7 or 8 times....

I then push one patch wet with it all the way thru the bore.....

I then wet/dry patch the bore with two or three tight patches using carburator cleaner....

One final dry patch before bore oiling......

Whole process takes about 5 minutes or less and the bore has Zero copper/fouling content.......

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947

wildswalker Welcome to the forums I hope you enjoy your stay Very Happy

I'm going to have to try Hoppes Elite. Good Review! Very Happy

What do you think/know are the differences between the Elite and good ol' No. 9 ?? Confused

1895,

Going to have to try that oil, Just incase mother nature desides to be bad to me one of these days Very Happy

Dimitri

Vince · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

Hm, seems I am going to have to have a look at both the Hoppes Elite and th EEZOX, they both sound good.

At the moment I am using SWEETS Bore Solvent for cleaning the bore and Nycolube 127 for bore protection as a lubricant for moving parts. I am also using a Silicone Cloth to wipe down all exposed metal parts and for storage I am using a liberal coating of Lanoguard 3000.

This works for me but I like the concept of the EEZOX, especially the "dry to the touch" idea and single application.

Cheers, Vince

george20042007 · Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 1:26 am Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

Looks like I'll have to buy stock in Hoppes & who ever makes EEZOX. This site is growing & if everyone tries Hoppes Elite & EEZOX, I'll be rich. I'm going to give it a try myself.
Keep it coming...

rrogacki · Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: Gun cleaning

1895ss wrote:

I don't use old spice but I do use hoppes #9 on my rifles and for gun oil I use EEZOX. It is a synthetic gun oil amd works from 450 degrees F to 95 degrees below F. I have used it for years with absolutey no frozen bolts etc. It cleans and lubes, prevents rust & finger printing, and there is no oily film, dry to touch. It's Good Stuff ................ !! Smile

www.eezox.com/
www.eezox.info/