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Cleaning Brass on BB 44 Rifle

Post by Deacon » Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:59 am

I ran out of my regular gun cleaning spray and used some Hoppes spray foam cleaner. I typically use the foam on my Glock barrels only with no problem. When I used it on my Henry 44 and some of it got on the brass it appears to have tarnished it. Has anyone seen this before and what can I use to clean it?
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Re: Cleaning Brass on BB 44 Rifle

Post by BigAl52 » Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:15 pm

Ive used brasso on mine. Might give that a try.
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Post by RanchRoper » Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:13 pm

Or you can let it go to a nice dull patina like mine....
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Post by Mags » Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:25 pm

or shine up with Renaissance Wax.

If using Brasso, make sure to use the sku that is Ammonia free.
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Re: Cleaning Brass on BB 44 Rifle

Post by Vaquero » Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:26 am

RanchRoper wrote:
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Or you can let it go to a nice dull patina like mine....
And Mine. ;) :lol:
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Re: Cleaning Brass on BB 44 Rifle

Post by Travlin » Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:57 am

I wonder what H.R.A. likes as a brass rifle cleaner. Who better to know the best product and method.
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Re: Cleaning Brass on BB 44 Rifle

Post by CT_Shooter » Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:31 am

Henry Repeating Arms Users' Manual wrote:TO MAINTAIN OR RESTORE THE RECEIVER TO ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY SHINE, WE SUGGEST YOU USE PEEK METAL POLISH, FLITZ, OR NEVR DULL.
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I wonder what H.R.A. likes as a brass rifle cleaner. Who better to know the best product and method.
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Re: Cleaning Brass on BB 44 Rifle

Post by RanchRoper » Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:44 am

Warm patina is where it's at,... :)
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Re: Cleaning Brass on BB 44 Rifle

Post by Mags » Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:45 pm

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The manufactures of these products sell multiple versions for various purposes. Make sure to use the product version suitable for gun metals.
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Henry Repeating Arms Users' Manual wrote:TO MAINTAIN OR RESTORE THE RECEIVER TO ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY SHINE, WE SUGGEST YOU USE PEEK METAL POLISH, FLITZ, OR NEVR DULL.
Travlin wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:57 am
I wonder what H.R.A. likes as a brass rifle cleaner. Who better to know the best product and method.
Deacon wrote:
Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:59 am
... When I used it on my Henry 44 and some of it got on the brass it appears to have tarnished it. Has anyone seen this before and what can I use to clean it?
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