ChrisP Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Hoping someone can help me!? I'm new to shotgun shooting and I'm getting pretty hacked off with trying to get plastic stripes out of my barrel - even after a mere 50 birds! I've looked online and RGS cleaner seems to be good but cant find anywhere in the uk to get it!? Anyone got any ideas?? Either to stop the fouling or get rid of it once it's there?? Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247sniper Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I use to get anal about plastic fowling, I don't bother now to be honest, maybe after a thousand round which takes me a couple of weeks. Then all I do is spay a bit of gun oil down the barrel, brush and rod attached to my drill and let rip, it takes 10 seconds and job done looking like new. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247sniper Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I use to get anal about plastic fowling, I don't bother now to be honest, maybe after a thousand round which takes me a couple of weeks. Then all I do is spay a bit of gun oil down the barrel, brush and rod attached to my drill and let rip, it takes 10 seconds and job done looking like new. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Fibre wads will avoid the issue altogether. Many places insist on fibre on 'environmental' and stock welfare grounds too (if eaten,plastic is bad news). You may find your patterns are better-probably a little more open-but in reality it makes no differnce to most shooters. gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247sniper Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Plastic shot cup shells produce better and more consistent long range patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Simple fix to plastic fouling is not scrubbing nor fancy products. Just remove the barrel(s), stand them muzzle down in a rubbish bin and squirt them liberally with CRC/WD40/.. and leave them to stand overnight. A simple wipe out with a cloth will have it all out without effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Plastic shot cup shells produce better and more consistent long range patterns. Steve,I don't disagree-you'll be familiar with the debates about choke,etc etc. For wildfowling,thee isa good case for heavy loads,tight choke. Often for 'ordinary shoters',40 yards is on the limit of shooting ability-and opportunity. For such shots,tight patterns are probably more of a handicap. The reallly good shots in Edwardian times seldom missed 40 yard high pheasant-1oz and cylinder barrels(and no plastic at all). There is a choice-too many are self handicapped by thinking full choke olympic trap loads are suitable-well,they are for trap! The fibre wads are definitely friendlier all round,though. Fast, light, even spread-worked superbly then,still does,as said,an option where appropriate. g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Simple fix to plastic fouling is not scrubbing nor fancy products. Just remove the barrel(s), stand them muzzle down in a rubbish bin and squirt them liberally with CRC/WD40/.. and leave them to stand overnight. A simple wipe out with a cloth will have it all out without effort Steve NZ - that sounds like a great little "cheat" i will definately try that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Chris, WD will work (but do not get it into anything you want to keep 'working' ) If you are feeling experimental make up some 'Ed's red' which is great for plastic fouling. If you do make some up don't put it into a plastic storage bottle like some have in the past! LOL T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks T i will give it a go. I'm shooting a beretta a400 xcel so I have to take the barrel right out anyway! I didn't realise the difference that cartridge choice makes to fouling either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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