barrel replacement

FNorm · 12-19-2010, 07:49 PM

If it is only slightly pitted I'd keep it. But... Clean it good, use a brush and a good solvent. I like Butch's Bore Shine. Then go to the range, and break it in as you would a new rifle barrel. Shoot, swab, shoot, swab for 5-10 rounds. Then use the brush again. Repeat as necessary. 2-3 times should do it.

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nukem556 · 12-19-2010, 07:59 PM

Norm is a very wise man, because he agrees with me! heh....Butch's is my favorite solvent too....you may also have some good luck with JB Bore Paste...it's a very, very mild abrasive and will clean and polish the bore better than anything....don't be alarmed by the "abrasive" label...it's used by competition shooters every few hundred rounds in their high-dollar match grade barrels.

tmmcnay@hotmail.com · 12-19-2010, 11:47 PM

Thank all for your ideas on brand name cleaners,etc. I know 2 long term pistol smiths and I will have them look at the bore to see if my assessment of "slightly pitted" is correct and go from there.

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tmmcnay@hotmail.com New User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to all who have replied. Thank all for your ideas on brand name cleaners,etc. I know 2 long term pistol smiths and I will have them look at the bore to see if my assessment of "slightly pitted" is correct and go from there.

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12-19-2010, 07:49 PM	#1
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	If it is only slightly pitted I'd keep it. But... Clean it good, use a brush and a good solvent. I like Butch's Bore Shine. Then go to the range, and break it in as you would a new rifle barrel. Shoot, swab, shoot, swab for 5-10 rounds. Then use the brush again. Repeat as necessary. 2-3 times should do it. FN

12-19-2010, 07:59 PM	#2
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Norm is a very wise man, because he agrees with me! heh....Butch's is my favorite solvent too....you may also have some good luck with JB Bore Paste...it's a very, very mild abrasive and will clean and polish the bore better than anything....don't be alarmed by the "abrasive" label...it's used by competition shooters every few hundred rounds in their high-dollar match grade barrels.