| Tatume |
| (.400 member) |
| 21/11/09 08:46 AM |
Re: H777 corrosive byproducts
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Pyrodex is incredibly corrosive. You have to clean the gun within 3 days of shooting.
Triple 7 on the other hand, I have intentionally waited 2 full weeks after shooting my revolver. Finally I got tired of looking at it and the thing cleaned up 100% fine. I don't know how much more time I could have given it and you milage may vary.
I don't use Pyrodex and have no experience with it. On the other hand, I've been using Triple 7 with T/C Bore Butter for many years now. It cleans up incredibly easy and leaves behind no corrosive contaminants. A couple of water-dampened patches, dry patches, and a patch with Bore Butter are all it takes. I clean my guns immediately after shooting. After many years of use, my bores are spotless and bright.
Triple 7 does not ignite well in my flintlocks. In them I use black powder.