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Post by louisiana10 on Aug 12, 2023 6:13:58 GMT -5
Are y’all cleaning the modules for HIS (45/70 modules) after each shot to remove soot build up? I have almost 50 rounds through my encore build and am noticing a slight build up of primer residue in the back of my breech plug. Sometimes I can’t see light through the flame channel. If so, what can be used to clean these modules. Since we’re talking about cleaning, how often are y’all cleaning the barrels on these builds? I’d almost rather not clean the barrel because I have a perfect projectile fit due to fouling.
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Post by Ice on Aug 12, 2023 10:51:59 GMT -5
I occasionally toss mine in the tumbler. As long as accuracy is good and insert/removal is unaffected, then I’m not concerned about appearance. However, not being able to see through the flame channel is problematic. I have a dental-type pick that I’d insert to remove the plaque.
Barrel cleaning frequency is often dependent on accuracy and/or long periods of storage. I feel that the breech plug should be cleaned more often than barrels. Also more ‘damage’ is done cleaning barrels with bad techniques than accuracy lost from dirty barrels in smokeless/center fire appliances.
My focus is hunting and paper. Not a real competitive shooter so I’m not trying to squeeze an extra .2 MOA.
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Post by yoderjac on Aug 12, 2023 11:00:31 GMT -5
Yes, I clean mine after every use. I'm mostly a hunter, so I don't go through many. I got 20 or 25 when I got my SML. Except when I originally got the gun and was sighting in and playing with loads, I don't go through them all in a season. After the season, I use a Hornady Lock-n-Load ultrasonic cleaner with casing cleaner in it on all the modules I used for the year. It does a pretty good job. I have not had any fit issues since I'm not cleaning them mechanically.
I typically take a couple shots before each season to make sure everything is still good and to foul the barrel. I don't clean it during the season, but I do run one dry patch through the barrel after a shot. This seems to work best for me.
After each season, I do a thorough cleaning of the gun. I put the breach plug and muzzle brake in the ultrasonic cleaner with parts cleaner solution.
Each gun/load is a bit different. This process works well for me on my Hankins Encore build, but you may find a process that works better for you. It is a starting point.
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Post by louisiana10 on Aug 12, 2023 14:30:31 GMT -5
Thanks guys
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Post by buckeye68 on Aug 12, 2023 14:48:40 GMT -5
On my hunting gun I only clean it after the season is over. I had over 160 rounds on mine last it I cleaned it.
My bench gun I generally clean it after ever match.
You’ll have to clean the module side of the HIS plug when carbon deposit builds up in the hole. I do clean the primer pockets on the models.
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Post by ballistic on Aug 12, 2023 21:38:39 GMT -5
CLR for 5 min for the plug only (not ultrasonic - just a small cup )and don’t go over 5 minutes. Rinse w water.
For modules and you can put the plug in the ultrasonic with -but will need a few drops of dish soap for the oil/grease.
Ultrasonic cleaner for the modules or brass casings on a rifle.
2 steps.
1-vinegar and water 50/50 w a pinch of salt for a catalyst. 15 min then rinse fully.
2- baking soda water mixture ( dissolved ) 15 min then rinse.
The brass will fade a little but it will be super clean. You can tumble it and it will shine again. The vinegar acid lowers the ph and then the baking soda reacts with a base ph. The baking soda will clean more than you think.
The above home bought and cheap works better than most of the solvents I’ve used. It’s a cheap lab recipe.
You might like it - maybe not.
If you want to be super cheap - you can reuse the vinegar and baking soda mixtures in containers ( particles will settle at bottom) and use them over and over again.
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Post by Richard on Aug 13, 2023 8:39:47 GMT -5
I am shooting only DI modules so...after each firing I clean the primer pocket with a carbide Sinclare tool which only cleans the bottom...no sides! Then I run a .080" drill bit thru the flame hole. Yes, carbon will build up inside. As in benchrest shooting, keeping things the same for each shot, contributes to overall accuracy. I just do it because it feels right to me!
As for the barrel? I lightly dampen a 2" patch with (whatever) Montana Extreme over a .38 cal brush. In and out----turn it over, in and out...Then a dry patch in and out on both sides and done. Maybe after 500 shots a light application of JB. My bore scope shows little sin of copper fouling on the lands and almost nothing in the grooves. This tells me our "land rider bullets never get "hard" into the grooves like a CF rifle.
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