Malachi Leviticus Blue
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There are as many opinions of the best cleaning method as there are BP enthusiasts.
Keep in mind that even among the tried and true soapy water crowd, they can be passionately divided between the Hot and Cold water factions. Some say cold water doesn't dissolve residue as well ,other say hot water causes more rusting.
I use Real Black Powder, and warm soapy water because that is how I started and I've never had a problem, and always been happy with that. I've always found BP residue extremely easy to clean up that way. I can't imagine alcohol making it any easier unless your using it as a degreaser.
Keep in mind that even among the tried and true soapy water crowd, they can be passionately divided between the Hot and Cold water factions. Some say cold water doesn't dissolve residue as well ,other say hot water causes more rusting.
I use Real Black Powder, and warm soapy water because that is how I started and I've never had a problem, and always been happy with that. I've always found BP residue extremely easy to clean up that way. I can't imagine alcohol making it any easier unless your using it as a degreaser.