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Thread: New Faith in my Colt6601c

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    I've only had two issues with Colt over the many years, and one of those was, no doubt, a "builder error".
    So continue to expect the best 'cuz you're starting with the best...in the overall scheme of things.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimston View Post
    I use hoppes 9 for cleaning the low/upper and bore. I run wet patches through the bore for storing. I only use the purple to coat the BCG and upper receiver. I keep my rifle in a locked case with 5-6 silicon packs, and basically keep a good coat of lube on all necessary parts.
    Ditch that Hoppes ASAP dude. It is not compatible with Aluminum. Guess what your upper and lower are made of...

    It won't dissolve your gun in an hour, but it will cause issues in the long run and there is no need to use it anyway. Use something like CLP or Slip 2000 for your cleaning AND your lube. It's not like you have to clean it often anyway.

    We'd all be better off if Hoppes were outlawed. I think I'll get Algore on that.
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    Ditch that Hoppes ASAP dude. It is not compatible with Aluminum. Guess what your upper and lower are made of...
    Where did you get that information? Does it state that on the Hoppes bottle?

    I would also add that I don't leave any solvent on the weapon. After I use it I remove it.
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    Why anyone still uses that horrid smelling, toxic bullshit cleaner is beyond me; we now have so many non-toxic, pleasant or unscented cleaners that do a better job at our disposal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAM Engineer View Post
    Ditch that Hoppes ASAP dude. It is not compatible with Aluminum. Guess what your upper and lower are made of...

    It won't dissolve your gun in an hour, but it will cause issues in the long run and there is no need to use it anyway. Use something like CLP or Slip 2000 for your cleaning AND your lube. It's not like you have to clean it often anyway.

    We'd all be better off if Hoppes were outlawed. I think I'll get Algore on that.
    I wouldn't use or have used hoppes if i thought it would damage my rifle. I've been using it for about a week now and have never left it on any aluminum parts. I use it for cleaning only.

    This is the first time anyone has told me to not use it. It works well when it comes to getting rid of carbon and copper fouling.

    As far as cleaning, sure i may not need to clean that much, but i often shoot in horrible weather where it is raining or snowing. I've exposed my rifle to the elements several times here in Northern Ct since owning my colt, and it gets wet and dirty.

    I am not gonna be one of those people who baby my carbine/rifle. I paid a load of money for it, so I'm gonna shoot the shit out of it in cold and wet winter conditions if i have to.

    If it breaks it breaks, though i doubt it will as i will never give it a chance to rust or erode.

    But please find me some evidence stating that hoppes is bad for my rifle. I've never seen or heard this from anyone until now.

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    Use the Hoppes #9 in the bore. There's no reason to use it on any of the aluminum portions of the receiver, but there will be no issues using it for the proper cleaning of the bore. You can use it to scrub the bolt and carrier, also.

    The Hoppes #9 will remove much of the powder fouling, and then you can go to CLP or whatever. A final dry patch should clear the bore of any excess oil for storage.

    There is nothing wrong with using the motor oil as lubricant for the bolt. Many shooters use a synthetic motor oil because a quart lasts a very long time. Lube is lube when it comes to keeping the weapon operating.

    Use a CLP soaked rag to wipe down the outer surfaces of the weapon. CLP is outstanding in corrosion prevention.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimston View Post
    But please find me some evidence stating that hoppes is bad for my rifle. I've never seen or heard this from anyone until now.
    Hoppes has ammonia in it. Ammonia+water+unprotected_Aluminum=corrosion

    http://www.instructables.com/communi...ents=#comments

    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/...acb9607be6.jpg

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    your kid'n right?

    If you were talking about a flintlock then maybe your concern would of made sense. Hell I never worried about my 62 cal. smoothbore that much when it was pouring the snow down... well I did have a handy dandy mink skin covering the frizzin/pan.

    I bet those ground squirrels were terrified when they saw you two stalking them. LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Longhunter View Post
    If you were talking about a flintlock then maybe your concern would of made sense. Hell I never worried about my 62 cal. smoothbore that much when it was pouring the snow down... well I did have a handy dandy mink skin covering the frizzin/pan.

    I bet those ground squirrels were terrified when they saw you two stalking them. LOL
    My friend hunts with his M1 Garand and i stalk with my Colt haha. Between the black winter face masks and ammo vests we might look a little scary to the wild life.

    Every time we spot deer or turkey they are hauling ass. The woods that we hunt in are very dense! It's some serious bush

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAM Engineer View Post
    Hoppes has ammonia in it. Ammonia+water+unprotected_Aluminum=corrosion

    http://www.instructables.com/communi...ents=#comments

    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/...acb9607be6.jpg
    I've ordered some CLP foam and liquid cleaner/lube. I won't be using the Hoppes anymore. It does smell like ass anyways, and when it gets on my skin and inevitable cuts, it burns.

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