Product Review: Gunslick Foaming Bore Cleaner

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btmj

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I used Gunslick Foaming Bore Cleaner for the first time this weekend. I cleaned the bores of the following firearms: AR-15, Marlin 30-30, Glock 19, 1911 in 45 ACP.

Compared to more traditional bore solvents, the foam involved a lot less work. For rifles, position the weapon with the bore tilted down, push the flexible hose into the chamber, and squirt the foam in until it comes out the muzzle. It has the consistency of shaving cream. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then push a patch through to clear the foam. No need to use a brush.

I then used CLP to clean the bore as usual, but it went a lot quicker than it used to.
 
check the labeling on the package, they recommend against using it for gas-operated semiautomatics. If you're using it on your AR then you'll want to be sure you get your gas port completely clear of it.

Having said that, I also use Gunslick for my lesser fouled bores. It removes copper fouling to a certain extent, but not if it's been accumulating for decades. For my mil-surps that I'm still trying to get clean, I've lately started using Montana Extreme. I think the "Extreme" refers to the smell!
 
I tried that product when I was having a copper-fouling problem with my Vanguard. It seemed to get the carbon out fine but against copper-fouling it was no match. I won't hesitate to try it on .22 caliber rimfire rifles, but as far as "copper-fouling" goes I use Bore Tech Eliminator, it works alot better than the foaming product and it's not harmful to anything other than carbon and fouling.;)
 
check the labeling on the package, they recommend against using it for gas-operated semiautomatics. If you're using it on your AR then you'll want to be sure you get your gas port completely clear of it.
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I use Bore Tech Eliminator, it works alot better than the foaming product and it's not harmful to anything other than carbon and fouling
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Agreed.

Bore Tech works great and doesnt smell.
 
the good folks at AR15.com claim there was no problem using this on an AR-15. Some had used it for years with no problem, others said they shot a squirt of brake cleaner into the gas tube (from the reciever end) after removing the foam from the barrel.

I must not have a lot of copper fouling. On my AR-15 and 243 bolt, I got some blue on the first patch... I have never had copper fouling on any pistol or revolver.

In any case, after I posted the original message, several of my shooting buddies told me they have been using this for years. Apparently I am the only shooter on the planet who had never heard of it or tried it.

Compared to Hoppe's #9 and Breakfree CLP, it is a big step forward
 
it works great to remove copper. I use it between sessions when working up loads for a rifle because it is eaiser and does work. I just spray it when i get home and push a patch through the next day. Problem with it is it leaves a residue. If you let it get into the action or trigger group its going to gum things up fast. It will also cause rust to form on bare metal real fast. So after working up loads i pull down the gun completely and clean it the good old fashion way. Lately ive been using patch out. Which is the same thing in liquid form. You just wet a patch run it though your barrel and let it sit overnight. It works just as good and is alot eaiser to keep out of places you dont want it.
 
No intent to hi-jack this thread, but what ever happened to the black grease that was marketed under the 'Gunslick' label..........came in a small (little finger length) tube?
 
Been using Wipe-Out for years.

They were the original "foaming" bore cleaner. The insides of my barrels never see a brush.
 
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