I use Lyman's cleaning solution but I heard simple green works well.
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I use Lyman's cleaning solution but I heard simple green works well.
I've mixed up a home brew of hot water, dish soap, vinegar and some salt. Works decent enough in a bucket. Figure is give that a shot first before trying any of the marketed cleaners ($$$)Quote:
Originally Posted by jim
Any idea how it compares to this? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/817...e-cleaner-110v
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The Hornady Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner takes sonic cleaning to the next level. The Hot Tube features 9 liter (2.3 Gallon) capacity that when combined with its size is able to accommodate and clean a complete 16" AR-15 upper receiver. This is the perfect way to quickly and easily clean a dirty upper receiver after a long day at the range, shooting a 3-gun match or a long day of slide firing a few magazines down range. The Hot Tube has four transducers and a heating element that enhances cleaning action which is very important when cleaning gun parts. When combined with One Shot Sonic Clean Cleaning Solution the microjet action of the Hot Tub removes built up carbon residue and other debris from gun parts, cartridge cases and anything that will fit in the tank.
Weigh how many guns you feel need showroom cleaning , by hand vs. using a sonic unit. $450 buys a lot of Hoppes , patches and lube. Is the time saved cleaning worth the money spent?Quote:
Originally Posted by mb504
62.24 with coupon code - (65149244) before tax and 6.99 shipping if you don't live near one... http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lite...ner-95563.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by mtnrider
No before and after pictures by chance? Heck, I'd like a picture of the sludge.
I guess I look at it and think about the brass and auto parts I would put in something that size.Quote:
Originally Posted by jim
I'll do it next time. I'm gonna try a 1911 or two and some AR BCGs in the next week or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
It's more particles of dirt than sludge, Unless you say screw this and dump a residue laden gun in the cleaner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
In this one, it was actually a thin layer of black residue coating the bottom of the pan with some particles mixed in (not like a thick layer of mud or anything...sludge may have been an overstatement). The consistency may be due to the cleaning solution. It feels a bit oily and does leave a slick residue on the gun surface...I think maybe for water displacement. The residue isn't visible, it's like a clear oil coating.
Both guns were pretty dirty.