Clean after corrosive with Muzzle Magic # 77?

Laufer · 06-13-2009, 02:34 AM

Just tried searching YouTube for various corrosive cleaning techniques.

The guy with his MN in the workshop used this stuff and claims that it neutralizes the potassium chlorate (chloride) 'salts'.

If used on several patches, is this stuff better than squeezing boiling water from a plastic drinking bottle's air-tight cap into the small straw (flows very slowly) then swabbing with a few fresh wet patches/drying?

I've become a bit paranoid after seeing the huge groups at 50 yards from my MN 44s, mostly the later one. The guns were that way when I bought them.
Have lots of POF and '43 British. Not ready to try reloading and refuse to buy high-priced clean retail ammo.

DWARREN123 · 06-13-2009, 07:31 AM

I clean and patch with Balistol, it was made for this type of cleaning. Does not have to be hot and you can mix one part Balistol and 9 parts water to spray the barrel out.

texnmidwest · 06-13-2009, 07:51 AM

Windex followed by WD40 then hoppes no 9 is my recipe.

millwright39 · 06-13-2009, 08:26 AM

yup all the above work just fine- flush em out and really the bad news is [over cleaning]

Big Dog · 06-13-2009, 09:50 AM

A couple patches of Birchwood-Casey Bore-Scrubber followed by any good lube. Never any corrosion problem.

Save the hot water for BP guns and tea.

Iron_Colonel · 06-13-2009, 08:26 PM

I've got a vid on YT RE: this topic. It shows the chemicals I use. YouTube - MarshalZhukov's Channel.

Laufer · 06-14-2009, 01:27 AM

Thanks.
Maybe the only decision should be which chemical concoction is the easiest to order, unless Bass Pro or Dick's etc carries one of these.

Could even drive an hour to Gander Mt in Jackson TN if they sell it.

You guys are all hereby promoted to the rank of LE Guru.

ArkansasHunter · 06-14-2009, 01:34 AM

Just go to a Dollar store and buy you some glass cleaner with Amonia in it. 1 Buck.
As Tex's post said.
I like useing Liquid Wrench lube and the penatrant to wash out my guns before doing a through cleaning.

cheapblaster · 06-15-2009, 05:12 AM

Been shooting corrosive ammo for years with no trouble - I just use window cleaner soaked patches followed by oiled patches at the range, then clean up the rest of the mess at home. That can take a while, some of the old ammo is pretty filthy stuff!

06-13-2009, 02:34 AM	#1
Laufer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Down south. Posts: 544	Clean after corrosive with Muzzle Magic # 77? Just tried searching YouTube for various corrosive cleaning techniques. The guy with his MN in the workshop used this stuff and claims that it neutralizes the potassium chlorate (chloride) 'salts'. If used on several patches, is this stuff better than squeezing boiling water from a plastic drinking bottle's air-tight cap into the small straw (flows very slowly) then swabbing with a few fresh wet patches/drying? I've become a bit paranoid after seeing the huge groups at 50 yards from my MN 44s, mostly the later one. The guns were that way when I bought them. Have lots of POF and '43 British. Not ready to try reloading and refuse to buy high-priced clean retail ammo. Last edited by Laufer; 06-14-2009 at 01:30 AM.

06-13-2009, 07:31 AM	#2
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,098	I clean and patch with Balistol, it was made for this type of cleaning. Does not have to be hot and you can mix one part Balistol and 9 parts water to spray the barrel out. __________________ Have a nice day!

06-13-2009, 07:51 AM	#3
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,975	Windex followed by WD40 then hoppes no 9 is my recipe. __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

06-13-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
millwright39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 506 Images: 9	yup all the above work just fine- flush em out and really the bad news is [over cleaning] __________________ Pheasants Forever Iowa PF

06-13-2009, 09:50 AM	#5
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 12,906	A couple patches of Birchwood-Casey Bore-Scrubber followed by any good lube. Never any corrosion problem. Save the hot water for BP guns and tea. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

06-13-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,275	I've got a vid on YT RE: this topic. It shows the chemicals I use. YouTube - MarshalZhukov's Channel. __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

06-14-2009, 01:27 AM	#7
Laufer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Down south. Posts: 544	Thanks. Maybe the only decision should be which chemical concoction is the easiest to order, unless Bass Pro or Dick's etc carries one of these. Could even drive an hour to Gander Mt in Jackson TN if they sell it. You guys are all hereby promoted to the rank of LE Guru.

06-14-2009, 01:34 AM	#8
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,196	Just go to a Dollar store and buy you some glass cleaner with Amonia in it. 1 Buck. As Tex's post said. I like useing Liquid Wrench lube and the penatrant to wash out my guns before doing a through cleaning. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

06-15-2009, 05:12 AM	#9
cheapblaster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SF Bay area, California Posts: 673 Images: 1	Been shooting corrosive ammo for years with no trouble - I just use window cleaner soaked patches followed by oiled patches at the range, then clean up the rest of the mess at home. That can take a while, some of the old ammo is pretty filthy stuff!