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07-24-2004, 04:52 PM

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Wolfhound76

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RE: swabbing 101 question

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ORIGINAL: Triple Se7en

I'm with you Mauser although I use the Butch's for "at home" cleaning. BP solvents like Butch's contain much harsher chemicals than spit, Windex or alky. I don't want any burning/scorching effect in my bore from the harsher cleaners. In my opinion, keep it real mild for swabbing at the range.

I've tried various swabbing solutions at the range. From T/C #13 to window cleaner to CVA sabot solvent, etc and the best accuracy I have ever gotten has been with Butches BPBS. I've experienced less sabot residue and an overall cleaner bore when using it. I'm a firm believer in making the first shot count and the closer I can get my bore to the condition it is in for the first shot at the range is worth a little extra expense.

07-24-2004, 07:16 PM

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txhunter58

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RE: swabbing 101 question

livbucks: Most prescription containers are not air/water proof. Film containers should be, so I think they might be superior. Don't want your solutions/lubes to leak out or dry out. Good hunting.

07-24-2004, 11:47 PM

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livbucks

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RE: swabbing 101 question

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livbucks: Most prescription containers are not air/water proof. Film containers should be, so I think they might be superior. Don't want your solutions/lubes to leak out or dry out. Good hunting.

I never thought of that. Tonight I'll put water in them and turn them upside down and tomorrow I'll report my findings. They have what seems like a gasket in the lid but the experiment will tell the real truth. Thanks!

07-25-2004, 07:54 AM

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txhunter58

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RE: swabbing 101 question

Will be curious to know how your experiment turns out. You might try alcohol in one. Alcohol has less cohesiveness than water and I find it "leaks" easier.

07-25-2004, 09:22 AM

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livbucks

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RE: swabbing 101 question

Well here are the results:
I put four prescription bottles on the counter with water in them,upside down. I put four on their side with water. Only two of the ones on their side leaked. None of the ones directly upside down leaked. I think that txhunter58 has a point. Alcohol or any petroleum product will have less surface tension and could leak more. My recommendation based on my results is that they very well could leak. I think that they are very well suited for holding bullets or powder charges but I wouldn't recommend them for anything liquid..
Thanks txhunter58 for posting the question!

07-25-2004, 10:00 AM

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Triple Se7en

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RE: swabbing 101 question

OK Guy

I've been reading this thread & came up with another option!

Go to your nearest Dollar Store. Either at the pay register or in the automotive section are small spray bottles used for car interior scents. They hold around three ounces which goes a long ways when swabbing/cleaning ML bores. Buy those -- toss the scent -- rinse good -- let dry -- use em' for everything from alky, solvents, oils... etc.

I use the film cannisters for holding #11/209 caps, Bore Butter, nipples, jag extentions... etc. Also... go buy (1) jar of T/C or Knight or Traditions pre-lubed patches that hold around 100 of the 2-1/2" round patches. They make good containers for holding your own pre-lubed patches afterwards.

07-26-2004, 05:42 AM

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Tomster

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RE: swabbing 101 question

Since I have a Digital camera, I don't have the film canisters anymore. I use the small Ziploc bags to hold prelube patches and other things I many need when flinting.

I have not seen Butch's Bore Shine around. Where can I find some to try it out?

Tom