superdave269 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Howdy, How do you clean your gun after shooting wax bullets. I would like to hear and learn from you guys any tips on cleaning your barrel after shooting wax bullets. I am enjoying shooting wax bullets in the back yard but noticed that the bore looks like it's leaded. I am surprised how hard it is to get the wax out of it. A bore brush really seams to do nothing. The only way I can get it removed is to use a really tight soaked patch over a cleaning jag. Looking for some helpful advise.. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 EZ OUT WAX BULLET SOLVENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 WD-40 is a good (and easily available) wax softener and remover. It also works great for getting tree pitch out of your hair, latex or oil based paint or grease off of your skin, or road tar off of your car. It even gets in under and gradually releases dried concrete from a pickup tailgate. Normally I don't use WD on guns, except to displace moisture after getting them wet. But for barrel wax removal it will work OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Pop out cylinder Pour boiling water down barrel Be careful. The water is hot enough that it heats the metal and evaporates all the water off Clean and oil per normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Dan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I fire a regular lead round or two after fast draw-then clean as normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Fire a couple copper jackets after lead and don't worry about lead fouling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Years ago Cimarron loaned some guns to SASS for the wax shooting match at the Riviera. I got to clean them after returning to Texas. I didn't know about the above tips, and tried a variety of bore cleaners and brushes. It was ridiculous how long it took! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdave269 Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Thanks everyone. I knew I would get some great ideas here. I like all the replies, there are very helpful. I figured there must be a product that would melt the wax away. I was thinking about just shooting a FMJ or 2 after shooting but I can't do that in my back yard. I was not confirmable putting a heat gun on it but I do like the hot water idea as I have shot black powder for 40 years. I believe you guys just cut my cleaning time down dramatically. Much obliged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying W Ramrod Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Run a couple BP rounds through it. The fire will fix it fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I have a Steam cleaning system. https://www.recoilweb.com/the-future-has-arrived-clean-a-gun-in-under-90-seconds-146231.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Heat it up with a torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 38 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: I have a Steam cleaning system. https://www.recoilweb.com/the-future-has-arrived-clean-a-gun-in-under-90-seconds-146231.html Off topic, a bit, but how do you like it? Does it affect bluing ? I have a Dragon brand high pressure steam cleaner that I use for removing investment off of castings in jewelry making. I've not tried it on gun parts --concerned about discoloration. Have you had that sort of problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Dusty Devil Dale said: Off topic, a bit, but how do you like it? Does it affect bluing ? I have a Dragon brand high pressure steam cleaner that I use for removing investment off of castings in jewelry making. I've not tried it on gun parts --concerned about discoloration. Have you had that sort of problem? No affect on Bluing that I've experienced. Use a rust inhibitor with distilled water. Been a while since I've used it as it as it was primarily used in my shop in Texas. My friend uses it exclusively for cleaning his BP guns. Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: No affect on Bluing that I've experienced. Use a rust inhibitor with distilled water. Been a while since I've used it as it as it was primarily used in my shop in Texas. My friend uses it exclusively for cleaning his BP guns. Phantom Thanks. I guess l'll fire up the Dragon and try it -- first on SS NMVs, then on my case color '73, and then on an old blued "safe queen" .22 rifle. But I think I'll hold off with my wife's Single Sixes with black painted grip frames. (I have no idea why Ruger finished them that way, but with blued tops. I suspect the lower frame is aluminum -- sure feels light) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 17 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: Years ago Cimarron loaned some guns to SASS for the wax shooting match at the Riviera. I got to clean them after returning to Texas. I didn't know about the above tips, and tried a variety of bore cleaners and brushes. It was ridiculous how long it took! I shot those wax competitions at the Riviera two years. It was interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 10 hours ago, Dusty Devil Dale said: Thanks. I guess l'll fire up the Dragon and try it -- first on SS NMVs, then on my case color '73, and then on an old blued "safe queen" .22 rifle. But I think I'll hold off with my wife's Single Sixes with black painted grip frames. (I have no idea why Ruger finished them that way, but with blued tops. I suspect the lower frame is aluminum -- sure feels light) The high pressure would give me concern on the painted grip frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Really simple. Don't shoot wax bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. M. BROWN, SASS # 27309 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Heat shrink gun or hair dryer to heat the barrels and then run a jag and patch through barrell. Finish up with brush and solvent as usual. JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Steam gun with nozzle, does a good job cleaning black powder too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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