Seth Bradford Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 Howdy folks! I normally clean my guns when I get home from the match using PAM. This month due to another commitment I might not be able to clean them for 2 days. Does anyone wait this long before cleaning after a 5 stage match using APP?? If I have to I could shoot that newfangled smokeless powder to avoid a possible problem. Seth Bradford 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 As long as you are not shooting in the rain or extremely high humidity environment, all you need to do is wipe them down and then apply a generous amount of Ballistol inside and out. Store is a dry environment and you'll be fine. 3 Quote
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 What Dave said. I shoot more real BP than APP, but with either I spray inside and out with Ballistol after shooting and then clean them "whenever". App is particularly hard on brass, so if you shoot a '66 wipe it down good. 3 1 Quote
Cemetery Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 (edited) One time, l let my guns sit for 5 months after shooting real black, and APP!! Forgot to clean them! Recently, was a two day drive back home after Land Run, and had to wait another two days before I had a chance to clean them.....no issues. Edited October 18, 2024 by Cemetery reason 3 Quote
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 I shoot real BP but +1 for SD and Abilene 1 Quote
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 I shoot APP exclusively. Normally I clean the guns with PAM. I DON'T LIKE Balistol for anything except softening stiff leather boots. I often don't clean the guns for two or three days. No troubles unless your shooting in wet/damp weather or store you guns in high humidity. I also drag all the brass home dry inna bag and dump it inna small pail with warm water and a goodly amount of 45% White vinegar then rinse. 2 Quote
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 I don't clean guns immediately after firing either APP or Triple Seven. However, brass gets washed soon as it tarnishes quickly. Disclaimer: I live and shoot primary in a dry climate. 1 Quote
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 22, 2024 Posted October 22, 2024 I don't clean for a few days sometimes. Spray and wipe with wet rag of ballastol . Zero issues in 10 years now exclusively shooting APP. 1 Quote
Diamond Jake Posted October 22, 2024 Posted October 22, 2024 On 10/18/2024 at 4:29 PM, Colorado Coffinmaker said: .. I DON'T LIKE Balistol for anything except softening stiff leather boots. .. Out of curiosity, what don't you like about Balistol? Quote
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted October 22, 2024 Posted October 22, 2024 Hi there Jake. I don't really feel the need to explain my prejudices. 2 Quote
Dapper Dave Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 What is APP? I just got in to black powder cartridges, and my 45 Colt brass stays pretty gunky. Suggestions for cleaning them? I dry tumble in an old Frankford Arsenal tumbler with some brass polish. 1 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 American Pioneer Powder - Black Powder Substitute 2 Quote
Scarlett Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 On 10/18/2024 at 2:43 PM, Seth Bradford said: Howdy folks! I normally clean my guns when I get home from the match using PAM. This month due to another commitment I might not be able to clean them for 2 days. Does anyone wait this long before cleaning after a 5 stage match using APP?? If I have to I could shoot that newfangled smokeless powder to avoid a possible problem. Seth Bradford I wait all the time! I will run a patch down the barrel of my rifle, spray all the guns with Ballistol and wait til I get home. Sometimes it’s up to 4-5 days. No worries! Hugs! Scarlett 2 Quote
Scarlett Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 38 minutes ago, Dapper Dave said: What is APP? I just got in to black powder cartridges, and my 45 Colt brass stays pretty gunky. Suggestions for cleaning them? I dry tumble in an old Frankford Arsenal tumbler with some brass polish. Put your brass in a bottle or water and dawn while at the match - you want to neutralize the ph. Bring home.m, rinse well, dry and then dry tumble if you want to polish. BEWARE!! You MUST be 100% Sure your brass is dry before tumbling. Hugs!! Scarlett Quote
Dapper Dave Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 Thank you very much. I only use real black, and have actually branched out into making my own as well. I appreciate the info! Quote
Scarlett Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 23 hours ago, Diamond Jake said: Out of curiosity, what don't you like about Balistol? It’s an acquired “taste”…. The smell. But @Colorado Coffinmaker is dead on about using it on leather! It’s great to clean boots, etc and safe for wood, too. ! Hugs! Scarlett Quote
Preacherman Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 Burn Through said that "i can not stand the smell of ballistol if i see it I run away " Sooooooo that sounds like a good Burn Through repellant, just a dab behind the ear, Ballistol that is! Ha ha........... 1 3 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 If you shoot real BP or subs and want clean brass get yourself a Frankford Arsenal wet tumbler. Added benefit is that wet tumbling significantly reduces your exposure to lead. 1 Quote
Diamond Jake Posted October 23, 2024 Posted October 23, 2024 On 10/22/2024 at 8:28 AM, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Hi there Jake. I don't really feel the need to explain my prejudices. I didn't mean to imply anything negative to your opinion. I just wanted to know if there was something I should look out for. 2 Quote
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 24, 2024 Posted October 24, 2024 I also can't stand the licorice smell of Ballistol, it literally takes my breath away and I can't breathe. But I still use it for everything, smokeless and BP, and just make sure I have a fan going when cleaning indoors. Quote
Rip Snorter Posted October 24, 2024 Posted October 24, 2024 Been a while, window cleaner with ammonia pops to mind, or going back in time, soap and very hot water. Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted October 24, 2024 Posted October 24, 2024 1 hour ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: I also can't stand the licorice smell of Ballistol, it literally takes my breath away and I can't breathe. But I still use it for everything, smokeless and BP, and just make sure I have a fan going when cleaning indoors. Wait a minute... You get to clean guns indoors!!!! 1 Quote
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 24, 2024 Posted October 24, 2024 1 hour ago, Sedalia Dave said: Wait a minute... You get to clean guns indoors!!!! It's the bachelor life. My brother and I are like the odd couple. Except that we are both Oscar. 1 1 Quote
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