Note that black sulfurous water will shoot out the touchhole during cleaning, so it's best done outdoors! Clean and wipe the outside of barrel and stock, too. Then run cloth patches through until they come out clean, then finish with a little oil. ![]() I just pour hot water down the bore, and run a "worm" on the ramrod up and down a few times. ![]() On my flintlock, the lock is easily removed with 2 screws and cleaned separately. That will vary for folks who shoot regularly! (I don't, unfortunately.)īlack powder fouling is water soluble, so cleaning is mostly done with hot water. Bullets for smoothbores are typically a little smaller than the caliber of the barrel, for fast loading even after some fouling builds up. ![]() You can get FFF or "3F" powder from gun stores, maybe from some outdoor suppliers (depending on the area).
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