Hey guys,
I recently picked up a Pietta 1858 target and today was my first range trip (first time ever shooting BP ) , had a blast ! The smell and smoke is why I see the attraction ! I shot BP for about an hour, then packed the pistol away and went and shot at my 600 yd range. My question is in regards to an effective post shooting quick clean up until I can get home for a thorough cleaning. Today I spray soaked the pistol with my Murphy's Mix (Alcohol, Hyd Per, and Murph's oil soap) , wiped it down and cased it up. About 7 hours later gave it your normal cleaning. Is it ok to use the Murph's Mix as a temporary quick clean to prohibit the BP corrosion ? Thanks !
I recently picked up a Pietta 1858 target and today was my first range trip (first time ever shooting BP ) , had a blast ! The smell and smoke is why I see the attraction ! I shot BP for about an hour, then packed the pistol away and went and shot at my 600 yd range. My question is in regards to an effective post shooting quick clean up until I can get home for a thorough cleaning. Today I spray soaked the pistol with my Murphy's Mix (Alcohol, Hyd Per, and Murph's oil soap) , wiped it down and cased it up. About 7 hours later gave it your normal cleaning. Is it ok to use the Murph's Mix as a temporary quick clean to prohibit the BP corrosion ? Thanks !