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Posted: 3/20/2008 9:24:16 PM EDT
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Is there any where on any type of AR where "Hoppes #9 Powder Solvent" should not be used? Unlike Break free it seems like a much stronger chemical just by smell. Should I be carefull at any point in a cleaning? And for those of you that use it.... After shooting I run about 2 patches soaked in the Hoppes down the barrel and let it sit for an hour or so. Then when I run the first dry patch after letting it sit, it comes out with a green/blueish color. I also noticed just today that green/blueish color in my muzzel break. Bad? Common? |
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It should be fine anywhere. I wouldn't leave it on the plastic for a long time though. And it will strip off any oil on the receiver and possibly make it look ugly. The only place I'd do my best to keep it off is anyplace that you have painted. If you've painted your fire control letter, or your logo for instance. That greenish blue is the solvent dissolving some of the copper buildup in the bore. It's normal, and good. Regular Hoppes #9 (yellow label) is a weaker copper solvent, so to get rid of it all you'll need something stronger. Hoppes #9 copper solvent (black label) for example, but even that isn't the strongest or fastest. Sweet's 7.62, Tetra copper remover, and others are the fastest, but they can not be left in the bore too long or they will attack the barrel itself. They are ammonia based, and when used properly, they will get out all of the copper. |
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