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    Quote Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP View Post
    Just make sure you are not getting carbon build up cause that spikes pressure real quick.
    Heavy loads of slow burning powder cause carbon rings real quick.

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    Yep I've just given a good clean out with boretech eliminator and I'll make sure my cases are clean next time. Charge weight wise I'm pretty sure I'm getting up there with 60.5 grains of 2225.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum View Post
    Yep I've just given a good clean out with boretech eliminator ...
    Believe me, it doesn't matter what fancy bore cleaner you use, if it's just using patches, there's no guarantee the bore will end up fully clean even when the patch comes out spotless. This is especially so with hard carbon rings that form in the throat. Even prolonged use of a new bronze brush will not shift them. You often have to resort to Autosol or JBs to get it out.

    There is only one way to see if your cleaning has worked and that's a borescope. These days, there is no excuse for not getting one as Teslongs are pretty cheap. They can actually save you money as in not wasting components trying to find a load when the real cause is fouling.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 6x47 View Post
    Believe me, it doesn't matter what fancy bore cleaner you use, if it's just using patches, there's no guarantee the bore will end up fully clean even when the patch comes out spotless. This is especially so with hard carbon rings that form in the throat. Even prolonged use of a new bronze brush will not shift them. You often have to resort to Autosol or JBs to get it out.

    There is only one way to see if your cleaning has worked and that's a borescope. These days, there is no excuse for not getting one as Teslongs are pretty cheap. They can actually save you money as in not wasting components trying to find a load when the real cause is fouling.
    I ended up getting a cheap bore scope and yep, I've got a carbon build up just in front of the chamber. I'll have to get some autosol and find out how to do an abrasive clean.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum View Post
    I ended up getting a cheap bore scope and yep, I've got a carbon build up just in front of the chamber. I'll have to get some autosol and find out how to do an abrasive clean.
    That will cause a big pressure spike.

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