Well I got my 686 last week in 4", I took it to the range on Sunday and even with the 38's it has a kick I will have to get used to, so I plan on going more frequently and using it. What I want to know is what is the best cleaner for the revolver to remove the lead afterwards on the cylinder and other places, I have break away clp and purchased bore brush for my kit that I have for my glock that fits the 357. Can someone recommend other cleaning agents.
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What kind of .38s are you using? Out of that 686 it should be very mild unless they are +P which still shouldn't feel that bad.
As far as cleaning, use what ever you like, I use plain old hoppes. If you want to remove the carbon ring on the face of the cylinder, use a brass brush. It you want it spotless you can use a cloth lead remover.
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As far as cleaning, use what ever you like, I use plain old hoppes. If you want to remove the carbon ring on the face of the cylinder, use a brass brush. It you want it spotless you can use a cloth lead remover.
They were +P 138 Gr I forget the brand off hand, I just picked up some Fiocchi 125 grain 357's have not tried them yet, i plan on going by range after work on Thursday to test them out. Actually I just purchased one of these cloths earlier today, and cleaned it with this wrapped around the small brass brush as yes it was the carbon ring I wanted to clean as well. Thanks guys.Hunter said:What kind of .38s are you using? Out of that 686 it should be very mild unless they are +P which still shouldn't feel that bad.
As far as cleaning, use what ever you like, I use plain old hoppes. If you want to remove the carbon ring on the face of the cylinder, use a brass brush. It you want it spotless you can use a cloth lead remover.
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Using CLP should be fine. I use an old toothbrush to remove the crud on the cylinder and inside the frame, and the forcing cone. I run a brass brush soaked in cleaner, down the bore several times, wait 5-10 mintues, and clean with dry patches. 
While not brutal, the recoil of +P .38spl. is sharp......but not unpleasant. You might need some handfilling grips......I like Pachmyer rubber combats for shooting. I save the wood for my safe dwellers. Bob
While not brutal, the recoil of +P .38spl. is sharp......but not unpleasant. You might need some handfilling grips......I like Pachmyer rubber combats for shooting. I save the wood for my safe dwellers. Bob
Am using Balistol for most cleaning now. Not so toxic and will no harm wood stocks. Spray in the bore and Cylinders and sit a few minutes, it needs to work. Wipe the cylinders and bore with a tight fitting worn out bronze brush wraped in a patch. Quick scrub with a toothbrush front of the cylinder & inside the frame. Dry everything and finish with a couple of very light touches with Balistol Oil were it needs it.
Only shoot lead and this routine makes the bore shine. Never need to scrub hard.
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Only shoot lead and this routine makes the bore shine. Never need to scrub hard.
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