Then coat the bore with Bore Butter using a patch or swab saturated with it. Joined: Jul 5, 2007 Messages: 4,451 Location: South Western, OK. Also, does stripping and cleaning a black … 4. Buy Muzzleloaders & Black Powder Rifles at Sportsman's Warehouse online & in-store. The hottest load may not be the one your gun likes. Perhaps it’s in the formula of the Lestoil. Muzzleloader . Use bullets prelubricated with Bore Butter, and when cleaning, use an all-natural bore cleaner like … If the idea of spending time to clean your BP gun is intimidating you should not purchase one. For all those reasons, the Traditions NitroFire is billed as the ideal choice for hunters who are just learning how to use a muzzleloader. It can cause your muzzleloader to explode! The Muzzle-Loaders Wire Bore Brushes are all you need to make cleaning your muzzleloader a breeze. RON in PA, Jan 25, 2012 #2. alsaqr Member. The brush should be wet with solvent for this step. Clean the … … Pull the hammer to the fully cocked position, take aim, click the safety lock to the off position, and shoot! This device is much safer than pulling the projectile with a ball puller. It also features a 24-inch barrel – this does limit your accuracy a little bit, but the extra comfort for those with small frames is a worthy trade-off in our eyes. Muzzleloader Cleaning and Seasoning Methods - Simple, easy cleaning tips that don't require a hot soapy bathtub. Black powder and black powder substitutes are very corrosive, so follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for cleaning your gun. Using this method, I have shot my flintlock 100s of times without a full cleaning." Always remember, a little lube and lubricant goes a very long way. These bullets can easily be moved from … Never use smokeless powder. It’s a break-action, in-line muzzleloader that’s phenomenally easy to clean. Have also found that if I lube my sabots with bore butter they really slide nicely down the barrel. This should aid in removing any excess carbon. With pellets you should swab with a wet patch and a couple of dry patches after every shot. This will cause rust and pitting inside the barrel if powder fouling is left unattended. Follow the recommendations of retailers who sell muzzleloaders or those who regularly use muzzleloaders. That means that each shot you take in the field on a deer is going to be from a perfectly clean barrel. I've just ben using Hoppes 9 for cleaning since Blackhorn requires oil-based cleaners rather than water-based. It means you should clean your BP gun when you get home from the range. Between muzzleloader shots I have done some research and testing on my own to find out what works for me for the next shot. Perhaps a chemist among you would have the … Most muzzleloaders will come with a swab (a piece of cloth used to lubricate the rifle) fitted to … Match the ball and patch to your firearm. At least with all the ones I have used. I've received more correspondence regarding cleaning an inline muzzleloader than I expected. Black powder residue can damage the barrel if left overnight. Note: the Traditions NitroFire is a great muzzleloader, but many states do not allow hunters to use it during dedicated muzzleloader seasons. The borescope lets you tailor your cleaning procedures to the barrel’s actual condition, so you only brush or use JB when that is truly necessary. Oil-based cleaners, such as those used on your modern firearm, are used to clean BlackHorn 209, not water. container of BlackHorn 209 will cost you around 10 dollars more than a full pound of the other black powder replacements. 6.Remove the brush from the rod and use the jag to push several patches damp with solvent through the bore. be used to clear the barrel. - shooting routine. Hodgdon Powder Co. recommends the use of natural cleaning solvents. The first step is to remove all traces of oil from your muzzleloader by cleaning the bore with hot water and a detergent. Nothing effects the performance of your muzzleloader more than the breech plug. Use your cleaning rod to clean the barrel of any black powder residue, dirt or dust that may have accumulated. As soon as possible after firing, cases should be de-primed and immersed in 50% water and white vinegar. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. We feel that the best products to clean your muzzleloader are: EZ Clean 2 Foaming Bore Solvent (A1935), EZ Clean 2 Bore Solvent (A1936), EZ Clean 2 Presaturated Cleaning Patches (A1931), EZ Clean 2 Cleaning & Seasoning Patches (A1937), EZ Clean 2 Breechplug & Seasoning Patches (A1939), EZ Clean 2 1000 Plus Lube (A1934), EZ Clean (A1435), EZ Clean Concentrated Bore … In bowhunting, broadheads cause injury if they are not appropriately handled. 5. From that point on, never allow a petroleum based lube to interfere with the Natural Lube. If 110 and 120 grains don’t give you the accuracy you … Repeat until the barrel is clean. The entire process should … HOW TO USE: 1. Shooting black powder requires dedication. 3. Reload and shoot again. "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. If the end of your barrel is slightly wider and doesn’t have rifling for the last inch or so, then you have a false muzzle. Cartridge cases that have been fired using Pyrodex require special care. my routine has just been to clean after every range session, but I've gone through the cleaning cycle enough times to know that my velocity … Joined Jan 20, 2014 Messages 140. If this is not possible, wash them by hand using washing up liquid and warm water and dry thoroughly using a separate tea towel. Keep your finger off of the trigger until you are ready to fire. Cleaning between shots. Be sure of you target and beyond. I have … Lastly, a 10 oz. Apparently, some great mystery has been ascribed to this, although you would think that after all these years we would have figured it out by now. Inline Muzzleloader: Point your muzzle loader in a safe direction or on target, place your firing cap (percussion cap or 209 shotgun primer----the majority of inline muzzleloaders use 209 primers) tightly on nipple, and close the breech action. It’s also made with blued steel that can resist inclement weather … Apparently, some great mystery has been ascribed to this, although you would think that after all these years we would have figured it out by now. If you’re screwing on your broadhead, use a broadhead wrench to avoid cutting your fingers. … The Barrel Exterior While the condition of the crown, … Increase your powder charge to 120 grains of ffg Triple Seven powder and shoot another three-shot group, but remember to swab the bore between every shot with a damp patch. *Designed for .50 Caliber Muzzleloaders. When on the range, initial shooting can be done at 25 yards. To stay on the safe side, you must take a shot that is clear and close to your target. I clean (with breech plug removal ) with EVERY shot unless I'm actually hunting. Make sure that you dry and oil the metal parts of your gun before storage. Should I be putting something else on the gun and inside the barrel to prevent corrosion? 2. Thread the brass bore brush onto a ramrod. Selections include: .50 caliber black power, camo-stainless, black-stainless, with scopes & more. Though I'm hesitant to state there is only one "best" or even … Though I'm hesitant to state there is only one "best" or even "better" way, it need not … While loading the gun, keep it aimed straight up in the air and avoid putting your face over the barrel at any time, even while you're loading it. Clean your muzzle loaders with it. There are numerous muzzleloading bullet starters on the market. Jerry Tierney, 2005 NBRSA 1000-Yard Champion Member, U.S. Palma Team “For my … Primer residue cannot … By all means, if you can get by without using a bronze brush, do so. WARNING! That being the case, I feel that each shot off the … Shooting three to five shot strings will give a good indication of group size. Many muzzleloader shooters and hunters believe the cost is justified. Unlike a centerfire rifle that can be left uncleaned all season long, you have to clean a muzzleloader to keep it from rusting. Once you fire your gun, it is important to clean your muzzleloader to keep it functioning properly. 2. 6. Treat every gun as if it were loaded. You should only be used for lubricating your firearms after you’re done using your CLP to clean it. Use a good quality non-petroleum gun oil to protect the bore. Repeat this process for a total of four shots.