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Pushbutton2 · 11-28-2021, 06:54 PM

He uses CLR to clean his rifles with. Removes Carbon.

I just recently acquired an inline muzzleloader. Muzzleloader have carbon.....

Has anyone tried CLR to clean their muzzleloader?

Walker · 11-28-2021, 06:57 PM

I wouldn't use it on a blued gun. Stainless might work good. I personally use ammonia. Just have to rinse good with hot water and oil before putting it up.

kmitchl · 11-28-2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Walker

I wouldn't use it on a blued gun. Stainless might work good. I personally use ammonia. Just have to rinse good with hot water and oil before putting it up.

CLR will take the bluing off of a carbon steel barrel.

Drycreek3189 · 11-28-2021, 07:31 PM

Hot water and Dawn followed by Bore Butter while the barrel is still warm. It will season the barrel like you season a cast iron skillet. You’re welcome.

sharkhunter · 11-28-2021, 07:40 PM

I always used windex with vinegar. Takes it right out and you can get it at Walmart

RifleBowPistol · 11-28-2021, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmitchl

CLR will take the bluing off of a carbon steel barrel.

I have heard, CLR will take bluing off, don't want to find out the hard way.

Pushbutton2 · 11-28-2021, 08:07 PM

Even the bluing off of a BCG?
Are they even blued?

muzzlebrake · 11-29-2021, 07:30 AM

Not on carbon steel !!!!!!!!!!!!
SS is OK but don't leave it on there very long.

scott.str · 11-29-2021, 07:45 AM

I have used on my stainless barrel before. Once done I run water down the barrel to rinse out and a couple patches of oil. I only use it when needed in drastic situations like a carbon ring

muzzlebrake · 11-29-2021, 01:37 PM

I also would not use it on a nitride finish.

11-28-2021, 06:54 PM	#1
Pushbutton2 Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Van,TX Hunt In: Mc Culloch County (2015-2021) Van Zandt County since 2017	Eric Corrina got me thinking He uses CLR to clean his rifles with. Removes Carbon. I just recently acquired an inline muzzleloader. Muzzleloader have carbon..... Has anyone tried CLR to clean their muzzleloader?

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11-28-2021, 06:57 PM	#2
Walker Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	I wouldn't use it on a blued gun. Stainless might work good. I personally use ammonia. Just have to rinse good with hot water and oil before putting it up.

11-28-2021, 07:31 PM	#4
Drycreek3189 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Troup Hunt In: Cherokee, Rusk Counties	Hot water and Dawn followed by Bore Butter while the barrel is still warm. It will season the barrel like you season a cast iron skillet. You’re welcome.

11-28-2021, 07:40 PM	#5
sharkhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tarkington , TX Hunt In: In the woods	I always used windex with vinegar. Takes it right out and you can get it at Walmart

11-28-2021, 08:07 PM	#7
Pushbutton2 Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Van,TX Hunt In: Mc Culloch County (2015-2021) Van Zandt County since 2017	Even the bluing off of a BCG? Are they even blued?

11-29-2021, 07:30 AM	#8
muzzlebrake Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Euless, Texas Hunt In: Sterling County	Not on carbon steel !!!!!!!!!!!! SS is OK but don't leave it on there very long.

11-29-2021, 07:45 AM	#9
scott.str Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Flower mound tx Hunt In: Mitchell, County	I have used on my stainless barrel before. Once done I run water down the barrel to rinse out and a couple patches of oil. I only use it when needed in drastic situations like a carbon ring

11-29-2021, 01:37 PM	#10
muzzlebrake Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Euless, Texas Hunt In: Sterling County	I also would not use it on a nitride finish.