CLR. Who knew?

[Carlos Hathcock]

Stumbled on a thread from another popular gun forum. Few guys tried either amazing results. Gave it a shot yesterday on my ER Shaw Grendel barrel.

I had used a popular carbon cleaning product and just figured I wouldn't be able to get it any cleaner. I was wrong. Even running a patch soaked in it back and forth gave it enough scrub to come out black. They swear by it too for carbon rings and especially muzzle brakes and cans.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Good to know.

 

[repete]

CLR- this is the bathroom cleaning stuff right?

 

[Calculon]

Interesting and great to know.

 

[Jem45472]

Doing a quick search, I wouldn't let it sit too long, and be careful it can mess up finishes.

Seems to be the best carbon remover there is though.

 

[Jezman]

Doing a quick search, I wouldn't let it sit too long, and be careful it can mess up finishes.

Seems to be the best carbon remover there is though.

I use WD-40and have fantastic results of removing carbon.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

CLR- this is the bathroom cleaning stuff right?

I believe so but ask my wife for confirmation.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Doing a quick search, I wouldn't let it sit too long, and be careful it can mess up finishes.

Seems to be the best carbon remover there is though.

I don't let it sit long. Once I see a clean patch I'm done.

 

[Jmac00]

I almost never clean the barrel of my 30-30 or my 45-70. Maybe run a bore-snake down it before going out to the range. But in general, I don't 'clean 'the barrel.

I was out shooting the 30-30 Monday afternoon, after 30 rounds of hand loads (170gr Cor-lock, SP) I was putting 3 rounds in a ½" group at 100 yards (bench rest) I love my 30-30. I beat the snot out of it and it shoots great

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

I almost never clean the barrel of my 30-30 or my 45-70. Maybe run a bore-snake down it before going out to the range. But in general, I don't 'clean 'the barrel.

I was out shooting the 30-30 Monday afternoon, after 30 rounds of hand loads (170gr Cor-lock, SP) I was putting 3 rounds in a ½" group at 100 yards (bench rest) I love my 30-30. I beat the snot out of it and it shoots great

I won't go down the "clean / don't clean" conversation path. I think in general whatever works for you/ the gun is best. I'm of the thinking a decent cleaning prevents long term buildup issues.

 

[Jmac00]

I won't go down the "clean / don't clean" conversation path. I think in general whatever works for you/ the gun is best. I'm of the thinking a decent cleaning prevents long term buildup issues.

has anyone tried CLR on a AR bolt carrier parts?

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Coca-cola would probably take everything off your barrel.

 

[Jem45472]

has anyone tried CLR on a AR bolt carrier parts?

That was my first thought when I saw this thread.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

has anyone tried CLR on a AR bolt carrier parts?

I'm considering it but with caution. I've heard varying stories and what effect it has on finishes. I can always use something milder in the ultrasonic.

 

[Acer-m14]

stop killing Carbon . its the building block of life . come on lol ..

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

stop killing Carbon . its the building block of life . come on lol ..

I'll save all of it for you. PM me your address.

 

[repete]

I believe so but ask my wife for confirmation.

But I don't even know your wife!

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

My .300 win mag barrel. I could still go further but ran out of time....