Attica Jack #23953 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Has anyone used Reds homemade bore cleaner? I read some information on the web, and it looks like an alternative to using Hoppes #9. Just wanted to know if any shooters have used it, and what was their thoughts. Thanks Attica Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I have used a lot of bore cleaners including the home made Red stuff. It seems that I always come back to Hoppes #9. Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Try a little JB Bore Paste on a bronze brush, then your favorite liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I have made a batch and used it to clean out the carbon from shooting 38's in 357 chambers. I like it and it is a lot less expensive than many store cleaners. One important thing to note is that you have to store it in a metal container with a well fitting lid. If you don't the acetone and turpentine will evaporate out and it looses its effectiveness. I used the cans that the Acetone and Turpentine came in along with a couple of empty paint thinner cans I had available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August West, SASS #45079 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 You can buy it, already mixed from Brownell's. That way, you can try it and see how you like it before you go to the trouble of making up a batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orient Express Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I used to use Hoppe's 9 but experimented with Ed's Red. I prefer Ed's Red as I find the ammonia smell from Hoppe's 9 a bit over powering cleaning in an enclosed garage. The acetone in mine has probably evaporated off so would be safer around my wood stocks. I find it cleans the carbon/lead much better then Hoppe's. Plus it's a lot cheaper then Hoppe's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 If there's leading, then Shooter's Choice, otherwise, water works great and the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Made many batches over the years and use it a lot. I store it in mason jars as the seal on them is impervious to the acetone and the glass lets you see how much you have. I regularly agitate small parts in a small glass jar using Ed's Red since it's so cheap to make. It usually ends up with my used parts cleaner solvent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Wish there was a bore cleaner that actually removes lead. Many advertise they do but I have never found one that works for squat. I'm not talking about a bore jammed with lead that needs a Lewis Lead Remover, but normal lead fouling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Eeyour Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I use Ed's Red in 50 cal ammo cans to soak the pistols for a few days. Then swab the bores and chambers and blow off excess oil and trash with compressed air. Works great with stainless. Don't forget the blued guns as overtime it will lift the marginal blued areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attica Jack #23953 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 August West I looked on the Brownells site, they had Red Bore cleaner on sale for $3.99 sounded good but the shipping was around $16.00. I did find a local shooter in my area that is going to sell me some. I really don't need a gal. I only clean my guns once a year. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Jim #14501 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I believe you can use the plastic cans that suitable for gasoline storage to store eds red bore cleaner. I have been using it for several years. TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I like remmington bore cleaner or jb bore paste with kroil. Both work great. Both are common, and easy to get. Wrap patch over worn out brush, apply the bore cleaner, and a few stokes with good tension, and you're done. Rinse with kroil, and a dry patch. Atf works great if you don't see kroil on the shelf. Removes carbon, lead, and copper everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captqueeze Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ed's Red works very well for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I mix Ed's Red but omit the acetone, which can damage the finish on wood stocks. According to what I have read elsewhere, the acetone is in there to remove the plastic wad residue left in shotguns. I find that it cleans as well as H#9, and don't miss the acetone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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