johnf Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 My ML is way off and I need to take it out today to sight it in again. I usually run a patch with windex on it between shots then dry, but I left home without my windex. I do have a bottle of rubbing alcohol in my truck and plenty of patches. Will the rubbing alcohol work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? This type of situation is why I spent a little extra and bought the cleaning solvent/lubricant made by Traditions - for my Traditions ML. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? When I sighted mine in I just used a spit spatch between shots and had no problems. I was using 777 and it clean up easier than Pryodex. I run the patch, turn it over and then run it again. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted December 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? [ QUOTE ] When I sighted mine in I just used a spit spatch between shots and had no problems. I was using 777 and it clean up easier than Pryodex. I run the patch, turn it over and then run it again. Hope this helps! [/ QUOTE ] I'm using 777 too. Thanks for the helpful coment. I'm only 15 minutes from home, but I won't have much daylight after I get off work and won't have time to go get the wendex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted December 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? [ QUOTE ] This type of situation is why I spent a little extra and bought the cleaning solvent/lubricant made by Traditions - for my Traditions ML. Good luck. [/ QUOTE ] I've got the same thing at home. I use it for cleaning when I'm done. I use the windex when I'm sighting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? It should work fine. Is the barrel completely clean right now? I mean there's no fouling in it, right? If so it will work fine. I definitely hear what you're saying about daylight. I get off at 4:30 PM and at 5:30 PM it's dark. I HATE that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? I have used mostly windex. I shoot 777 powder. A spit patch might be fine, I just don't use one !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? Quick cleaning tip! A couple years ago [or more] I was cleaning my muzzleloader and my hands were getting quite dirty. Being an auto mechanic by trade I almost automaticaly reached for my DL hand cleaner. This cleaned my hands quickly, then it hit me. How about the gun itself? I applied the DL to a patch, ran the patch through the barrel and let it sit a few minutes. Lo and behold the barrell swabed out clean with almost no effort. I have since used DL on the small parts as well, just rub it on, let it sit and clean as you would normally. Give this a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted December 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? What is DL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? Dang John! Time to step away from the clarinet and head to the mechanics shop. DL waterless hand cleaner is great stuff for getting gunk off your hands. I don't now about using it in a bore though. The stuff with grit would definately be out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? I spit patch between shots too. Works real well and is always with ya, even out hunting. LOL Once I am done I clean good with a kit and all sorts of stuff. LOL I find mine shot best after it was fouled once and spit patched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? Just slobber on a patch. Works great and there is always pleanty of "cleaner" available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? DL is a brand of handcleaner usually packaged in a can or plastic container from 1 to 5 pounds. The packaging is blue and white. If you do use it be sure it does not contain pumice! I'm not even sure DL offers the pumice type anyway. This cleaner is found in most automotive parts stores, hardware stores and quite often in supermarkets. Most large chains like wal-Mart also carry it. This product also works great for spot cleaning carpets, auto upholstry and clothing. Read the lable on the can. It's great stuff. Oh, yeah it works well on greasy hands also. This is also known as waterless handcleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted December 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? I've always used Lava. Only when working on tubas, clarinets aren't that messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? Always just use a spit patch here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Re: Cleaning ? Try it you'll like it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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