cleaning an encore, new to ML
11-13-2006, 05:48 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5
cleaning an encore, new to ML
Just bought me a used Encore...I lucked out and fund exactly what i was looking for in mint condition. I got a walnut stock with SS barrel. My question is what is everyone doing to clean the new ML. Waht steps do you go thru for each shot and after each trip. I plan on using T7 powder and 240 XTP. Also what loads are the most accurate for deer at ranges to 150 yards. What cleaninf supplies will i need to take care of it?
Thank you and i am new to this great forum.
Thank you and i am new to this great forum.
11-13-2006, 06:41 AM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Jackson, TN
Posts: 836
RE: cleaning an encore, new to ML
tlsmith,
This topic has been recently covered numerous times, so I would suggestspending a few moments reading through the threads.
OK - I swab between shots with a damp patch of 50:50 isopropyl alcohol and windshield washer flund. Run the patch down with the loading jag, turn it over and repeat. One dry patch and reload. I do this every time I shoot a shot whether it is at the range or when hunting.
Thorough cleanings follow extended shooting sessions or when I don't anticipate shooting again for a few days. I disassemble the stock from my T/C Omega, remove the breech plug, and thoroughly clean the bore with WWF or, if it's really dirty, Birchwood-Casey Gun Scrubber. I thoroughly clean the breech plug and threads. Make sure that breech plug hole is completely clean by poking it out with a needle or nipple pic. I then blow all the solvent/cleaner out of the breech plug using compressed air. Protect the bore from rust using Birchwood-Casey Sheath, wipe the exterior with Sheath, and your good.
Dont' forget to relub the breechplug to keep it from sticking. I use the Slick-50 One Grease for this.
This topic has been recently covered numerous times, so I would suggestspending a few moments reading through the threads.
OK - I swab between shots with a damp patch of 50:50 isopropyl alcohol and windshield washer flund. Run the patch down with the loading jag, turn it over and repeat. One dry patch and reload. I do this every time I shoot a shot whether it is at the range or when hunting.
Thorough cleanings follow extended shooting sessions or when I don't anticipate shooting again for a few days. I disassemble the stock from my T/C Omega, remove the breech plug, and thoroughly clean the bore with WWF or, if it's really dirty, Birchwood-Casey Gun Scrubber. I thoroughly clean the breech plug and threads. Make sure that breech plug hole is completely clean by poking it out with a needle or nipple pic. I then blow all the solvent/cleaner out of the breech plug using compressed air. Protect the bore from rust using Birchwood-Casey Sheath, wipe the exterior with Sheath, and your good.
Dont' forget to relub the breechplug to keep it from sticking. I use the Slick-50 One Grease for this.
11-13-2006, 08:22 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Posts: 492
RE: cleaning an encore, new to ML
tismith 22: Mouthcaller forgot to welcome you to the forum, so I;ll do it for both of us:
"Welcome to the Forum"
"Welcome to the Forum"
If you go to the top of the page you'll find "search the forum". You can use that to look for what you want. Be sure to limit it to the black powder forum to get fewer results - and those that apply. You might have to try a couple of times to get the right wording. I'd probably start with "cleaning an Encore" or something like that.
But the info mouthcaller gave you is probably 90% of what you'll find in all the rest.
Good Luck - and welcome again.
"Welcome to the Forum"
"Welcome to the Forum"
If you go to the top of the page you'll find "search the forum". You can use that to look for what you want. Be sure to limit it to the black powder forum to get fewer results - and those that apply. You might have to try a couple of times to get the right wording. I'd probably start with "cleaning an Encore" or something like that.
But the info mouthcaller gave you is probably 90% of what you'll find in all the rest.
Good Luck - and welcome again.
11-13-2006, 09:44 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,922
RE: cleaning an encore, new to ML
All you need is 91% alcohol for the bore - unless you use copper and plastic sabots. Then buy Barnes CR-10 for copper cleaning -- Brownells (CVA) Sabot Solvent for removing plastic. After using the alcohol, try a patch or two of Ballistol. Sometimes, more fouling with exit. Then take that Ballistol (which is really CLP) and wipe down the rifle stock and barrel exterior. You can use the Ballistol for rifle storage oil short-term -- or you can use Birchwood-Casey Sheath long-term.
http://thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com/lubes.htm#ballistol
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=19937&s=
http://www.americarx.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4096
http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/179403
http://personalsecurityzone.com/cgi-win/order/prodlist.exe/PSZ/?Template=ProdDetail.htm&ProductID=12128
http://thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com/lubes.htm#ballistol
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=19937&s=
http://www.americarx.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4096
http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/179403
http://personalsecurityzone.com/cgi-win/order/prodlist.exe/PSZ/?Template=ProdDetail.htm&ProductID=12128
