Top Bore Cleaners That Actually Work

[Alan]

What are your favorite bore cleaners? I've tried a few that promised to eliminate fouling, but I’m looking for something that really delivers. What do you guys recommend?

 

[Mzzlldrinpa]

I was told about Shooter's Choice MC-7. I thought I was cleaning well until I used it. Really gets the crud out. Just make sure to use something else afterwards to clean out any residual.

 

[AveragEd]

I have used Butch's Bore Shine for a long time and am very happy with it. It's available from MidwayUSA among other places.

Ed

 

[casey36]

Ive been using Hoppes Benchrest Copper Solvent for a long time. Grices had it at a ridiculously low price at their spring sale a few years ago so I bought two of the quart bottles. Still using the first one! It does a very good job on any type of fouling.

 

[bronko22000]

Hoppe's Elite. Been using it for a couple years now

 

[Shots_fired]

I haven't found the perfect one yet, but I've had good luck with Hoppe's No. 9 for general cleaning. For stubborn fouling, I'd check out M-Pro7 or Bore Tech, both get the job done

 

[The Old Man]

I agree with bronko22000 about Hoppes Elite. Very low odor, (keeps the wife happy, and the deer not so much), and given enough dwell time softens copper fouling as well, so a bronze bore brush can remove it with a bit of elbow grease.
Once the bore is clean, I swab it dry then use a very small amount of Birchwood Casey Barricade as a perservative, which, once dry, doesn't need to be removed before shooting. First shot is in the group.
Best I've found.

 

[mac426]

Really been loving sharp shoot r patch out. Pick up some accelerator if you’re in a hurry. I leave it in overnight, brush with a nylon brush, and verify with an application of both the next day.