Idaholewis
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Lock removal and Cleaning, Steam cleaner at the end
SteveH said:Thanks for this thread. I don't own a sidelock but store one (TC Hawken) for a friend and have assumed responsibility for keeping it in good shape. I know for a fact he has had hangfires and does not have one of those breech scraping tools.
Anyone know where I can find a scraping tool? The few links online seem to be discontinued or sold out. Seems a no-brainer that you need one.
edmehlig said:I just purchased mine at Southeastern Outdoor Supplies. It cost $3.99 plus $6.00 for shipping. :cry: But at least I have it.
https://www.southeasternoutdoor.com/p-1 ... raper.aspx
:yeah: Good tool to have, Especially on a “New to you” barrel, it allows to get in the Patented breech and Scrape it Clean. Once you get a Barrel good and Clean, and understand how to keep them that way, All that is needed from that point on is Good Ole Luke Warm Tap H20, and I personally like to use a little Dish soap, Traditional fellas will tell ya it’s not needed, Maybe so? But i will continue to use it, Along with a Good Loop Through Bore Brush designed for Muzzleloaders :yeah:
I have been lurking for a while. This excellent post was the one that got moving to register.
2nd thanks.
It is a screw in plug that has been ground flat. Too many people buggered up the threads like Lewis has said trying to remove them without gunsmithing screwdrivers, creating warranty issues.Nice post. I have never removed the clean out screw, but; seems like a happy accident of manufacturing to have that. And same goes for the Green Mountain. I think my cleaning has been adequate without removal. There maybe used guns out there with a good bore and plugged breech. Maybe? That screw strikes me as a better deal than a pressed in plug.
I have noticed that later style plug on the opposite side and wondered if that was a press fit or a screw. Either one could be finished flush. It could be a screw in plug?
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