Gets the lead out

[justwannano]

I've just spent the day surfing my bookmarks and I found some info I didn't realize I had.
Stuff like using A/C refrigerant oil to lube guns. Its colorless and odorless and is made to work at high temps and high pressure.
For penetrating oil use heat riser solvent.
To get the lead out use a 50/50 mix of white vinegar /hydrogen peroxide.Plug barrel and soak 5 to 10 minutes.

So what do you guys think? worth a try?

[Gil Martin]

I have not tried the lead removal process, but sounds interesting. There may be an opportunity soon to give it a try. Thanks. All the best...
Gil

[quigleysharps4570]

I've seen first hand what a brand new gallon jug of vinegar will do to blueing. I'd approach that recipe with caution.

[justwannano]

You guys ought to see what that vinegar-peroxide mix does to a penny.
Turns the liquid green and leaves a copper ring around the saucer I used to soak it in.

[Cal Sibley]

Hello justwannano,

For your sake I hope this didn't happen to your wifes best set of china. Wives don't often understand these things, not usually being good sports about it either. Run for the hills ! Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

[wrenchman]

please dont use a/c refrigerant oil it attracs moisture unless it is in a sealed system and some comes with uv dies for locating leaks in the system when i use it i keep it sealed when i am not useing it

[earschplitinloudenboomer]

justwannano;

...have a Rem. 512 Targetmaster, single shot .22. Rifling is weak, ran some lead-a-way patches through it, showed some improvement. I suspect there is still quite a bit of lead in the bore, do you think the vinegar and peroxide will do the job?

...a friend has offered some Mercury but I'm a little hesitant to try that.

[justwannano]

ears...

I'd give it a try.
It sure is cheap
You could just mix a tablespoon of each to give it a try.
You probably better protect the blueing like quigley suggests.
lotsa luck
just

[earschplitinloudenboomer]

justwannano;

...not being normal, I had some 40 Percent !!! peroxcide (got it from a beauty supply company to remove tissue from deer skull mounts)...being careful, I applied mixture to bore of the Rem. 22, let set for about 10 min., then flushed with lots of hot water and
finally lubed heavily with oil (sheath), dry patched and can really see an improvement. Everything points to severe lead fouling in this gun. Think I'll try mercury next or have it electrically cleaned.
...thanks for your post...by the way if anyone else wants to try this, read up on all the precautions surrounding STRONG peroxide!
...a better plan would be to stick to justwannano's post and let set a little longer.

[Montana Cowboy]

Loudenboomer
I would be very carefull with Mercury It is very toxic and I do mean it is very bad stuff to get on you. Go with the vinegar and peroxide it works well. MC

[quigleysharps4570]

Out of curiosity...how do you clean it with mercury? Everyone used to play with that stuff when we were kids. Guess we didn't know any better.

[earschplitinloudenboomer]

To clean with Mercury, plug chamber end of bore tightly, with barrel pointed up (DUH) pour the Mercury down the bore. Let set 20 or 30 minutes and slowley tip the muzzel down. Use a large catch basin, tip slowley and carefully as the heavy Mercury has quite a splash factor. Residue from the bore will float to the top (even lead), skim off the residue, dispose of properly and the rest of the Mercury can be retained. Be very, very careful when handling Mercury, serious health issues!!! Wear non permeable rubber gloves and avoid getting any on the skin. Try the vinegar and peroxide first, it seems to be working, may have to do it a couple of times. My rifle is old, appearantly has a build up of lead from years of neglect. A gun shop nearby offers the electricly cleaned service, probably the best way to go.

[Mr. 16 gauge]

Geez....whatever happened to a wire brush and some elbow grease?

[quigleysharps4570]

Thanks for the info EB.

[Cal Sibley]

How about the Kleen-Bore lead-away patches? They won't quite fit a .22 centerfire, they have to be trimmed down for that. The old problem arises however. You think the bore is clean, use one of these patches, and it comes out black. Is this a chemical reaction or is it actually removing lead fouling? I've used other cleaning products that have acted in the same fashion. Best wishes.


Cal - Montreal