Fordyce Beals Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I have used Thompson/Center Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter since I bought my first black powder gun 30 years ago. It seems to work OK, If I clean the guns every 5 stages. Last Saturday I forgot to bring a tube of it and cleaned my wife's and mine Rugers after 5 stages with .357 full cases of Hodgdon 777 using windex as always and put on 5 or 6 drops of Break Free® CLP® on each gun. Sunday we shot 5 more stages (both clean!) and I (and Leia ) was Amazed! at how much better the guns functioning was at the end of shooting. Little black fouling was visible on the cylinder face and the cylinder spun like it was just cleaned. I put CLP in the search box above and several references came up pointing at Froglube, Hornady One Shot, even WD40 professional. CLP was mid pack in one big comparison test. My conclusion is don't ignore the possibility that a new product may be better, test for yourself and you may be pleasantly surprised as we were. Fordyce Beals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Yes, 777 works fine with more lubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 777 fouling and real BP fouling are not the same make up chemically. I'll stick with Bore Butter fo real BP. TIP- In a pinch, WD-40 works well for a bit. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Dobbs Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Break free CLP works great with APP too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullett Sass 19707 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Rem-oil also works well with APP. Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 For lube on real BP - I just use Ballistol. The Breakfree CLP is used for all my smokeless stuff. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Ballistol is my Choice. Windex with vinegar & water for cleaning BP. I still use Hoppe's No. 9 for my bullseye guns. Is there an 85+ category yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I use it on all my smokeless firearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Rudy Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Use it on all my firearms. It's what my Friend that got me into shooting used, it's great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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