Lead fouling

[vanagon40]

I apologize in advance if this question has been answered numerous times, but my search did not find an answer.

I have a .22 revolver (specifically a H&R 999 Sportsman) that has a heavy lead accumulation at the breech end of the 6" barrel. I am not sure if the lead was there when I purchased the revolver or if I put it there last weekend (I suspect the former). In any event, I am experiencing extreme difficulty in removing the lead fouling.

I have tried Hoppes 9 and Shooter's Choice Firearms Bore Cleaner (the Shooter's Choice was probably 2 years old, but the bottle was shut tightly and rarely opened). I left a patch soaked in Shooter's Choice sit in the barrel for several hours, and I have used a bore brush, but the lead fouling does not budge. I tried picking at it with a straight pin (hat pin) with no success.

So what do I need to do to remove this lead fouling from my .22? With the exception of the lead fouling, the revolver is in excellent condition.

 

[Dreamcast270mhz]

here http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-95006.html

 

[rcmodel]

Get a new bronze bore brush.
Get a package of copper Chore-Boy pads.

Wrap copper strands on the bore brush.
Use solvent.
Clean the lead out.

rc

 

[Fleet]

To amplify a bit on RC's comment, which is spot on...Make sure they are Chore-Boy brand. Many others are copper washed steel, which is a really bad idea on any gun. Chore-Boy is all copper.

 

[highlander 5]

JB bore paste is what I use foe hard fouling.