How do I remove lead/vaporized lead from charge holes and the cylinder face of a revolver?
If one shoots mostly lead ammunition, then use Shooter’s Choice Lead Remover. If lead ammunition is only used occasionally, the MC#7 Bore Cleaner or Xtreme Clean will remove lead fouling very well. HELPFUL TIPS: When cleaning charge holes, a stainless steel revolver chamber brush works very well and it will not harm charge holes. Do use care not to come in contact with the cylinder yoke while brushing. (never use a cylinder brush or any stainless brush in the bore) Cylinder brushes are available from Brownells. (.38/.357 cal. Part # 084-455-137ab) or available by Kleen Bore (part # c-201) To clean lead/vaporized lead from the cylinder face, use anyone of the previously mentioned bore cleaners and apply solvent to a brass brush or bronze utility brush, lightly scrub the cylinder face, then wipe clean, using a solvent soaked patch. Repeat this process until clean. NOTE: Prior to shooting, apply FP-10 Lubricant Elite to a patch, then wipe the cylinder face, the top strap of the frame, the
