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What do I use to clean the pinned barrel? Soap and water? That powder turns everyting rusty, quickly. Suggestions? Cheers Rob [/B][/QUOTE]


Hey Rob, I've shot a lot of black powder in my day both in a model 1884 Trap Door Springfield and when using .44 S & W. Special ammo loaded with black powder in a Ruger Vaquero for authenticity at Cowboy Action shoots. The only thing that cleans BP residue is warm, soapy water and a lot of elbow grease! After cleaning I dry the barrell thoroughly before running a swab soaked in gun oil to protect the bore. Here's something you might want to try; mill a sub-calibre insert that holds a.50 BMG blank round for your gun. You'll get a loud report with no large, smelly cloud!