From reading handbooks etc about my new found BP shooting hobby, it would seem there is two ways to go about keeping things clean and operational. Let me see if I understand correctly...
The first is to use petroleum based cleaners and lubricants as with modern firearms.
The second is to always use a natural lubricant like bore butter to season your barrel inside like an iron skillet.
If I am correctly interpreting what I read and having decided to do things in a more traditional fashion, then I have a question.... Do I use bore butter exclusively EVEN on the outside of the barrel as a corrosion inhibitor?
I cleaned my new rifle after it arrived today before assembling it. I used the traditional hot water and soap. Then I ran some soft patches through it until dry. The last thing I did was run a well lubed bore butter patch inside up an down several times. The last thing I did was rub bore butter on the outside and wiped it down with a dry cloth. Is this appropriate or should I have used a gun oil on the outside instead?
Thanks for all replies, opinions, and/or justifications!
The first is to use petroleum based cleaners and lubricants as with modern firearms.
The second is to always use a natural lubricant like bore butter to season your barrel inside like an iron skillet.
If I am correctly interpreting what I read and having decided to do things in a more traditional fashion, then I have a question.... Do I use bore butter exclusively EVEN on the outside of the barrel as a corrosion inhibitor?
I cleaned my new rifle after it arrived today before assembling it. I used the traditional hot water and soap. Then I ran some soft patches through it until dry. The last thing I did was run a well lubed bore butter patch inside up an down several times. The last thing I did was rub bore butter on the outside and wiped it down with a dry cloth. Is this appropriate or should I have used a gun oil on the outside instead?
Thanks for all replies, opinions, and/or justifications!