Thread starter wooduckman; Start date Sep 2, 2020; Sep 2, 2020 #1 W. wooduckman Senior Member. Fill a coffee can or bucket with hot, soapy water. Lv 7. So it is with properly cleaning the muzzleloading rifle after it has been shot. Cleaning a muzzleloader is important because black powder residue is extremely corrosive. LeonCarr, Oct 28, 2011 #14. au_prospector Member. Now you can reassemble the rest of your clean muzzleloader and be ready for your next trip to the range or your next hunting adventure. Using this method, I have shot my flintlock 100s of times without a full cleaning." I leave my “Breach Plug” out till I’m ready to go shooting again. Verify that the gun is not loaded by putting the ramrod down the barrel and measuring the distance... 2. Many muzzleloaders today use button-rifled barrels with a groove depth of .004-.006 inches. The kit includes a fire channel brush, that helps to clean out breech plug fouling from the communication hole and eliminate obstructions in the fire channel. A clean muzzleloader will not only last longer but it will shoot better the following year. In truth, a muzzleloader can typically be cleaned in no more than thirty minutes once one has become proficient in the process. Thanks To clean these areas of the gun I first use a black powder solvent to soften the fouling and then this phosphor bronze brush on the end of my cleaning rod to loosen it. CVA Muzzleloading Cleaning Brush 50 Cal 10 x 32 Thread Nylon The CVA Nylon Cleaning brush is a great accessory for cleaning your CVA rifle. Then thoroughly dry and lubricate all parts that can carrode/rust. After cleaning your in-line muzzleloader rifle, it is recommended that you lightly lube the striker and trigger area of the rifle. Display. While the metal is still warm to the touch I swab the bore and wipe down all metal parts with TC Bore Butter. Careful maintenance, which includes inspection of all components to determine if they are in proper working order, is absolutely essential. Speaking of powder, keep your powder dry! Second, the muzzleloader uses special adapters that permit the use of large rifle primers for hotter, more consistent, and faster ignition than with standard 209 primers. 3. I'm a civil war reenactor and the guys I'm with says not to uses hot soapy water so I'm lost. How to Clean a Muzzleloader. Barrels that aren't cleaned promptly can rust badly within a day or two. The cleaning of your firing pin assembly is now complete. Part of the series: Muzzleloaders. per page. Cleaning Between Shots: Consistency is paramount, and that means consistent cleaning. Use this mixture to clean the bore of the muzzleloader. To clean the barrel, breech plug, and nipple: Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, put the safety to the 'S' position, open the bolt, and be sure there is no percussion cap or percussion cap residue remaining on the nipple. Let’s Clean Our Muzzleloader Disassemble The Rifle. If you use black powder you will be cleaning it often. Add an appropriate quantity of windshield washer fluid in the tub until the resulting mixture becomes moderately sudsy. The breech plug cleaning kit is made to fit CVA, Traditions, Thompson/Center and Knight inline muzzleloader rifles. Also I put a slight amount of never seize on the Breech Plug. Swab with a dry patch to remove excess lube. Muzzleloading propellants are typically hygroscopic, so moisture collects quickly in the remaining residue after firing. Third, unlike most muzzleloaders, the Paramount has a 26″ free-floating Bergara barrel (it uses a collapsible ramrod that fits in an included pouch for use afield). View as Grid List. Cleaning a muzzleloader properly is one of the most important steps to making sure you get the maximum use out of your gun. Gizmos & Gadgets — How to Clean the Breech Plug on a Muzzleloader By Dave Dolbee Published on November 4, 2012 in Firearms Fouling is a necessary evil when dealing with front stuffers, but maintaining the breech plug is quick and easy thanks to … Set Descending Direction. Load muzzleloader powder, bullet, and prime. In 1970, Thompson/Center entered a muzzleloading market that had minimal interest and no real muzzleloader that stood for quality. The old saying, "Never let the sun set on a dirty gun" is due to folks back in the day not cleaning their muzzleloaders/black powder guns at the end of the day and the guns end up rusted up the next morning from humidity. Joined Jun 28, 2016 Messages 113 Location Colorado. 2. An important thing to remember is that proper cleaning is just as important for stainless steel guns. Before cleaning a muzzleloader, it's important to take the ammo out and to use a cleaning patch with a cleaning jig. If you need further information about basic care and maintenance of your muzzleloader, I urge you to contact the manufacturer of your rifle or check out the huge … Do not use heavy grease or oil, as during cold weather, excessive lube may congeal and slow the striker fall (or keep it from striking the cap on the nipple altogether) when the trigger is pulled. Best Muzzleloader Cleaning Kit – At Guns Cleaner we took almost a dozen muzzleloader cleaning kits and put them to the test in order to find out what makes the best muzzleloader cleaning kit. Clean the gun’s lock periodically. Traditions® Breech Plug Brush Kit with Fire Channel Brush & Nylon Cleaning Brush - A1868. Once the lock has been removed, scrub both sides with an old toothbrush and hot water. Because Triple Seven and White Hots can be cleaned with water, no bore … A muzzleloader must be free of rust, dirt, grease, and powder residue to function safely and reliably. I've done. Cleaning Muzzleloader Before Hunting. Normally it’s held in place by one or two bolts. Loading a Cap-lock or Inline Muzzleloader 1. Use Pyrodex while you are learning. $8.00. USAFisnumber1. Lyle Crowell says: May 30, 2012 at 10:57 am. I just got home from the range and the gun is shooting well and hitting where I’m aiming. Due to the corrosive nature of muzzleloading powders you must make cleaning a top priority as soon after shooting as possible. So, this month's Cleaning Clinic is dedicated to salvaging a rusty, muzzleloader bore. Refine Results. 4. I use hot soapy water to clean. Each shot you fire leaves residue that fills up the rifling grooves so the next bullet doesn’t grip as well, and accuracy suffers unless you clean the bore. Following that I remove the nipple and clean out screw and clean the inside of the drum with a pipe cleaner designed to clean the gas tube of AR-15 and M-16 rifles. Cleaning a muzzleloader after using Triple Seven and White Hots products is a breeze. People make the false assumption that cleaning a muzzleloader is a long and tedious process. The modern synthetic "black powder" substitutes are very clean and you probably only need to clean it when you are done shooting for the day. Source(s): https://shrinke.im/a9qAl. Although muzzleloader cleaning can seem tedious and time-consuming, the extensive service life that is yielded from such upkeep is well worth the effort. Just my .02, LeonCarr Last edited: Oct 28, 2011. - KonusPro 3-10x44 IR Scope and Case Outfit Neglecting this responsibility will certainly result in a ruined barrel. 1 decade ago. Muzzleloader Cleaning Kits. Following the manufacturer’s instructions for your rifle, remove the barrel from the stock. We decided to look at quality, cost, and included equipment, as our criteria for determining the best muzzleloader cleaning kit. "Use this simple five step sequence every time you shoot and groups will shrink and velocities will stay constant, shot after shot. Cleaning A Muzzleloader. I am new to muzzleloading so please provide tips. Thoroughly clean a muzzleloader after each shooting session. Insert a drill bit suitably-sized to fit the flash channel and GENTLY TURN BY HAND to remove excess fouling/buildup. What is the best way to clean a muzzleloader mines a side lock. Always clean and lubricate your muzzleloader after each day’s shooting. Add to Cart. Before putting the firearm in storage, to prevent rusting, the gun should be properly cleaned. A little effort expended after each day's use will keep your muzzleloading firearm in excellent condition for as long as you care to keep it. The National Muzzleloading Rifle Association as well as the National Rifle Association are great resources for training and instruction. You can purchase a firing pin kit at www.shop.cva.com. can someone with experience give me good links for good clean supplies for my traditional Kentucky rifle muzzleloader and clean step that are easy and will keep the gun clean. Sort By. Doesn't matter if you shot it one time or twenty, the residue from … Learn about cleaning the residue out of a muzzleloader's barrel so that it shoots straight with help from a shooting instructor and range officer in this free video on muzzleloaders. It is safer, easier to store and easier to clean than real black powder. ACCURA V2 .50 cal 27" SS Nitride with Realtree APG Thumbhole Stocks - .50 Cal. Black powder residue can damage the barrel if left overnight. Swab bore with a "Seasoning" patch to clean. Repeat after each shot for superb accuracy. To clean the muzzleloader’s bore, you will have to half fill a bathtub with hot water. Check the barrel. Most muzzleloaders will come with a swab (a piece of cloth used to lubricate the rifle) fitted... 3. Cleaning Made Simple. what they said do thar is pour gun sovent in it and let it sit and tape up the nipple and swab it out and pour what's left and oil it down. Mix Your Cleaning Solvent. Lubricate the barrel. The following cleaning procedures will ensure your muzzleloader performs at its best when using Blackhorn 209. 2. 0 0. OUT OF STOCK. 1. 7 Responses to Cleaning Your CVA Muzzleloader Rifles. However, if done according to the above outlined procedure, it is relatively fast and easy. Then clean lock parts in this mix, then rinse everything in a pail of clean hot water. 19 Items . Our wrapped, sub caliber brush eliminates the problem of the cleaning jag getting stuck in the barrel when swabbing the bore between shots. If you need any parts for your firing pin, CVA has you covered. Use a torch tip cleaner of the appropriate size to clean … "I have read many postings on various sites, in addition to your own, regarding the outstanding accuracy that shooters are getting from your bullets in their muzzzleloaders. How to properly clean a Thompson Center MuzzleloaderPlease Like Our Video & Subscribe To Our Channel, Thank You For Watching ! If you own a muzzleloader, check out how I clean mine. A few drops of dishwashing soap is just... Swab and Heat the Barrel.

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