Gun solvent / cleaner
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Gun solvent / cleaner
Anyone got a good recommendation for a gun solvent that is either odour free or low odour? I’ve always used 009 or 003, but even though I was cleaning my filthy Taurus out in the garage today I had complaints from the boss, and mini boss today; they both complained it made them feel sick (I had the outside garage door partially open too!)
I’ve got some M7 Pro which is great for general gun cleaning, but not tried on carbon deposits, and it won’t touch lead or copper fouling.
Got any suggestions for something readily available in the uk?
I’ve got some M7 Pro which is great for general gun cleaning, but not tried on carbon deposits, and it won’t touch lead or copper fouling.
Got any suggestions for something readily available in the uk?
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Re: Gun solvent / cleaner
MPro7 is my liquid of choice. It's getting harder to source over here though. I've found it good on most gun gunk, a little soaking on more stubborn bit sometimes.
Hoppes is the next brand, but it does have an aroma that some find an aphrodisiac. But I guess that will not be the case for your princesses.
If you have a source for MPro7 in the UK, please let me know.
Hoppes is the next brand, but it does have an aroma that some find an aphrodisiac. But I guess that will not be the case for your princesses.
If you have a source for MPro7 in the UK, please let me know.
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The last lot I got was a freebie with some MPro7 gun oil, think it was in a goodie bag from a practical type competition years ago. You can buy it on Amazon, but the delivery is eye watering for a small bottle.
I did read somewhere recently it’s exactly the same as a commercially made aircraft degreaser… but not found it yet. Will keep you posted if I find out, or find a supplier for MPro7
I did read somewhere recently it’s exactly the same as a commercially made aircraft degreaser… but not found it yet. Will keep you posted if I find out, or find a supplier for MPro7
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Ed's Red.
Leave out the acetone only necessary for plastic wad fouling in shotguns.
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Leave out the acetone only necessary for plastic wad fouling in shotguns.
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Come on Bambi get some
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+ 1 for Ed's Red...
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Ed's Red:
Equal parts paraffin, white spirit, ATF (Dexron 111) and acetone.
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Equal parts paraffin, white spirit, ATF (Dexron 111) and acetone.
For those who have insufficient meaningful post to access the Library.
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Cheaper to buy a stronger air freshener for the civilised parts of the house 

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I like C2R, in fact I need to get some more, almost run out.
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I'm generally in the doghouse in this house anyway...so could be worth a tryBlackstuff wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 12:45 pm Cheaper to buy a stronger air freshener for the civilised parts of the house![]()

How strong is the odour? The performance of the cleaner looks certainly impressive..Ben Denise wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 1:33 pm I like C2R, in fact I need to get some more, almost run out.
Who stocks it these days, google search mostly links back to this forum from the days when the shooting shed was running?
Re: Gun solvent / cleaner
I like Ed's Red for general cleaning, followed by Boretech Cu+2 for copper fouling.
If you really want minimal odour, Boretech Eliminator claims to do everything and is easy on the nose (but hard on the pocket).
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