Copper/ plastic fouling with powerbelts

[johnnybow]

I've come to the conclusion that I am having plastic/ copper fouling with powerbelts out of my t/c renegade flintlock. When I first started using them years ago they were easy to load and now I can only get a couple shots before I can't get a powerbelt down the barrel. The traditional method of soapy water and hoppes after shooting is not getting the barrel clean enough. How should I clean the barrel to reduce this type of fouling? Thanks

 

[Walkathon]

They make pre soaked patches that come in a little plastic jar that are supposed to remove plastic fouling. They are made specifically for muzzleloaders. I had some, but can't remember who made it. I'd google it and see what you can find.

 

[Treeshark]

I had some, but can't remember who made it.

CVA. They have cleaning ones and oil patches, they work well.

They also make a foam barrel cleaner that works well for bad fouling.

 

[MThuntr]

You need a stronger solvent to get the plastic and copper fouling.

Try Sweets, Montana X-Treme, Brownells plastic wad solvent, or if you're into homemade make some Ed's Red (this stuff and Brownells will destroy plastic fouling but it will ruin plastic stocks too).

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

I use this, works well

CVA Barrel Blaster Foaming Bore Cleaner

SCHEELS.com

www.scheels.com

 

[Keep on]

Acetone and a bore brush along with lots of patches.

 

[buckbull]

I'll be the third vote for the cva barrel blaster foam.

 

[Walkathon]

I use this, works well

CVA Barrel Blaster Foaming Bore Cleaner

SCHEELS.com

www.scheels.com

I forgot about the barrel blaster foam. I used this in the past as well, and it seemed to do a good job.