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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3984 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #30 - Apr 11^th, 2015 at 11:37pm	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on Apr 11^th, 2015 at 8:57pm: RB, Have you found ANYTHING that delays or lessons the carbon build up, like primers or lube or? Frank Is it related to the type of lube used?

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rhbrink Full Member Offline Posts: 180 Location: Cass Co. MO. Joined: Jun 12^th, 2011	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #31 - Apr 12^th, 2015 at 7:24am	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on Apr 11^th, 2015 at 8:57pm: RB, Have you found ANYTHING that delays or lessons the carbon build up, like primers or lube or? Frank I have not found anything that fixes the carbon problem other than going to a different powder or even a different lot of powder. When I first encountered the problem I thought that lube was causing the problem as it was very hot and I thought that the lube was breaking down. After testing a lot of different lubes and primers I think that it is just a powder problem if anything more pressure seems to help maybe a better burn? But thinking about that even the modern High Power and Benchrest guys have to deal with it too. I just check often and when I find some clean it out any of the better bore cleaners or Ed's Red along with JB Bore paste works for me. RB


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Aussie_Hunter Full Member Offline Posts: 198 Location: Hervey Bay,Queensland Joined: Jul 7^th, 2008	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #32 - Apr 19^th, 2015 at 6:15pm	Print Post
	I experienced carbon fouling in a rifle and pistol and found that Bore Tech Inc carbon remover did a very good job. Soaked overnight for bad build ups and a good brushing did the job.


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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4228 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #33 - Apr 19^th, 2015 at 6:52pm	Print Post
	A bore scope quickly indicated carbon builds up in all rifles with any powder and that most cleaning solvents will not touch the carbon. Most solvents work fine on eliminating fouling, lead and copper accumulations but do not touch the carbon. JB Bore paste and some solvents specifically designed to remove carbon are the only way to remove it. Brushes will not remove the carbon build up.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 7627 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #34 - Apr 19^th, 2015 at 8:19pm	Print Post
	The only way to remove anything, is to be able to wet the surface beneath it. I use Xylene or Xylene/Tolulene. I haven't found anything it won't take out. My problem is keeping it from building up during a relay. You don't have time to clean, then foul a barrel to get back on the record target Frank

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #35 - Apr 19^th, 2015 at 8:20pm	Print Post
	I have a plunger that was used for primer tests that has substantial carbon build up and it is as hard as glass. If you let it build up to this point there is no getting it off short of emory, a file or turning it off. Carbon build up needs to be taken seriously and it doesn't matter if it is a by product from the primers or the ones powder of choice it will simply always be there as long as those two componets continue to be used and I totally agree with Daves comments based on my personnel experiance. I had a local AR gunsmith tell me that Kano Laboratories ( Penephite ) is the best he has found to remove carbon build up. It is not cheap and all though I have used it I believe that JB is as good or better. What I really don't care about it is its an Aerosol that also contians Graphite and it is quite messy trying to get it onto a patch but it would be beneficial for his use on disassembled AR parts.

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #36 - Apr 19^th, 2015 at 8:42pm	Print Post
	Frank not doubting that your methods won't work but I believe one can get a barrel to clean. One wants to remove the carbon fouling but not the natural seasoning of the barrel as it is extremely beneficial to accuracy. I purposely over cleaned a bore once and it took 200 + bullets down the bore to get it back to shooting up to par again. No need for any harsh chemicals and Xylene is harsh when JB has proven to do the work just fine without removing that precious seasoning. If anyone plans on trying Xylene be extremely careful as it burnt the hell out my skin and the vapors are not something one wants to be breathing for very long. JLouis

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KAF Ex Member	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #37 - Apr 20^th, 2015 at 7:05am	Print Post
	Seafoam removes carbon easily from your chamber/throat. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3750 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: Carbon fouling Reply #38 - Apr 20^th, 2015 at 4:53pm	Print Post
	I picked up two spray cans of the SeaFoam motor treatment at O'Reillys for $16. It was 2 for $16 or $12.50 for 1. Going to try it on my 45-90 first to see if it makes any difference. i suppose I could try it on my Jeep as well. Jack
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