getting the lead out of barrel

[vic2_187]

since im here in the philippines for the time being, i shoot lead thru my glock 19. i have many various cleaning products but i cant seem to get the barrel perfectly clean. i even soaked it overnight in some bore cleaner, but there are still some deposits. i only use the nylon brush, is it safe for me to use a brass brush to get the lead out?

btw, does soaking it overnight in kerosine work? and will that corrode the metal?

any comments and suggestions would be highly appreciated...

thanks

[olretiredgunney]

1.use a brass brush only as much as is necessary to remove the lead and dont use it dry(dip it in some cleaner).
2.keep the pressure LOW. Dont shoot anything even aproaching a hot load using led!!!!!!!!!!!
3.kerosene probably wont do anything except remove loose trash but you will need to ask someone that knows more about chemicals than I do.I will tell you that I have been cleaning battle rifles, that were stored in cosmoline or whatever, for 40 years and it hasn't hurt one of them that i'me aware of.
Hope this helps.Happy shooting and hurry home.;e

[Duck of Death]

Here's an old trick--shoot a couple of jacketed bullets thru it.

[Glock4Life]

I exclusively use a brass brush. The nylon one doesn't get the job done. If you want a mirror finish every time use a brass brush with RB-17 bore gel. Pour in gel, let set for a few minutes, run brush through bore several times, done. Maximum of 5 minutes required with no overnight hassles. It's as simple as that.

[vic2_187]

thanks

[coverdog]

Outers foul out work very well and no scrubbing.

[Maximaking]

Quick question, Are you using the original barrel? If so be very careful with lead. I would NOT shoot FMJ after lead as it usually causes chamber pressure to increase. An increase in chamber pressure can lead to barrel failure in any gun but a Glock for sure as it does not have a fully supported barrel. As an alternative to shooting FMJ rounds after the lead, clean the barrel at the range while it is still hot/warm. The lead fouling will be softer and easier to remove. It's your hand and your gun, so no matter your decision be carefull.

[Wild Bill]

Soak your barrel in a 50/50 mix of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. Or use one of the lead removal cloths cut into patch size pieces.

[VN350X10]

The 50/50 ammonia/peroxide treatment works well & won't harm the Glock barrel, as the Tennifer treatment is applied to the entire barrel.

NOTE HERE::: The resultant debris & liquid must be disposed of CAREFULLY, as it is very toxic. Suggest latex surgical gloves to keep solution off of your hands.



uncle albert

[Lon]

You can also use a 40cal brass brush this will give you more scrubbing power on the inside.

LON

[tofer]

I've used a 50/50 mixture of white vinnegar and hydrogen peroxide. I plug one end of the barrel with an ear plug and fill it up with this solution, let it soak for 2 to 3 minutes inside an empty jar, and you are done. run a patch through your barrell, and then go through your normal powder solvent cleaning process. I go through a lot less bore brushes now, and have been doing this on my factory G22 barrell for 6 years now. I works very well.
Shooting jacketed bullets through a heavily leaded barrell can increase the pressures significantly and is not recommended.

[VN350X10]

The vinegar & peroxide mixture will work also, but the same cautions apply. Once the lead is in solution, the whole mess is toxic. The latex gloves are still recomended.

uncle albert

[Troy R]

Plug the end of the barrel and then fill barrel up with Hoppes #9 for 24 hours and then scrub barrel with brush and you will have the cleanist barrel in the area.

[noway]

A bore snake works great also. Much easier on the cleaning.

The real question is , you should be investigating the leading and comming up with a solution to prevent getting the leading to begin with.

a few items that can prevent leading;


> different bbl
> different hardness of lead
> gas checked bullets
> velocities of the bullet load