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AJ you are correct that this formula will attack lead but —  This will require 30% hydrogen peroxide which is industry or lab grade and really nasty stuff, I mean very dangerous. As a strong oxidizer it will fry your lungs and mucous membranes plus it’s a very volatile fire risk and as a bonus explosive. Add the fact that it’s very corrosive to many steel and stainless alloys and you get my point

Westerner you busted me for a error on my part. First nobody said white or red vinegar cause what we need is acetic acid both have it. I errored by noting 30% strength when I meant to say industrial 68% + strength.  The point being is that generally over the counter drug store Hyd Peroxide is weak 3-6% solution and will most likely fail to do the job. 30% solutions may well work with some agitation and help but the stronger more dangerous 68% solution is what industry and labs use. Strong H202 is very volatile and in my opinion much more dangerous than mercury and not worth the risk. Sorry for the confusion

I recall during one my last trips to Perry (89-90 I believe ) I recall several of the USMC and other military competitors repeating the old lead-out recipe of shooting a dozen or more hot jacketed bullets to ‘ wipe the bore clean ‘ . What a croc by a bunch of shooters who doubtfully ever clean their own guns.

joeb33050 wrote on Jun 11^th, 2021 at 4:15am:


COW is too expensive for me.  I use grits.

cardmark1 makes an important point. Looks good but there is steel/iron under the wash coat of copper.

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Red Cent wrote on Jun 21^st, 2021 at 7:36pm:


Pure copper scouring pads are available if you search for them.  I used some to fill the vents in the bottom of the exterior brick on our house allowing water to leak out but prevents insects from getting in.

Wayne