Whatcha using to clean the barrel when using 777

[rob-c]

I’ve been doing some searching and I’m finding a bunch of different recommendations. The one that jumped out at me were the guys using windex, saying it worked very well. Thanks all. 

[Daveboone]

Honestly, i have used 777 for quite a number of years, and would just as soon use blackpowder...easier more reliable ignition, and despite supposedly not needing the care of black powder, I think 777 requires the same clean up. I do think it buys you some time before you have to do a thorough cleaning. BP immediatly...777. maybe later that day.

Some guys use just windex with their black powder guns too. There are alot of different home agents that work. With my rifles (primarily black powder now, ) I have found just using hoppes black powder solvent/lube works fine. BUT both my inlines with 777 and the blackpowder, I prefer hot soapy water (boiling out of the kettle hot) . It takes about as long, the hot water heats up the barrel and after a few dry patches it is bone dry. Then I run a good wet soaked patch with hoppes down it, being sure to check it each day or so for a week.

I have been shooting in a bp league about weekly this year. As I am shooting more and seeing what other folks are doing, I am trying different things too. Especially with the lesser residue of the 777, I can see how the windex could be appropriate. I used a similar home made brew that worked well, but go back to my preferred Hoppes.

[phade]

I use the CVA foaming cleaner. Seems to do OK. 

[sbuff]

50/50 water and windex then finish off with butches bore shine .been using that combo 30plus years 

Edited June 15, 2021 by sbuff

[Robhuntandfish]

best stuff ive found. 

[rob-c]

Thanks all , anyone else ? 

[Culvercreek hunt club]

windex. I use a small prescription bottle to drop my breech plug in and shake it is. all come out sparkling clean. 

[Jeremy K]

3 hours ago, phade said:

I use the CVA foaming cleaner. Seems to do OK. 

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[boo711]

3 hours ago, Jeremy K said:

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[Fletch]

For 777 in my front stuffer I just use very hot water and soap. It is so frickin easy. A couple scrubs and some patches. let it dry by the wood stove then a quick patch with gun oil. 

[loworange88]

I pour very hot water down the barrel.  Dry it out with the air hose or just patches.  Then I follow it up with a nice patch soaked in Ballistol.