I have .45 and 9mm, and have been using CLP and a boresnake for cleaning the barrel. Will this be adequate, or do I need to periodically use a brush, pads, and Hoppes or similar? Salesman at the gun shop, when I bought my first pistol said the boresnake is enough by itself.
I shoot copper plated bullets only. However have seen friends reloading with coated (polymer?) bullets, like those from Precision. Would the coated bullets require less cleaning (hoping to hear from someone who has practical experience with them)?
Lastly, what's a good way to,tell if I'm getting a buildup of copper in the barrel?
Thanks in advance!
I shoot copper plated bullets only. However have seen friends reloading with coated (polymer?) bullets, like those from Precision. Would the coated bullets require less cleaning (hoping to hear from someone who has practical experience with them)?
Lastly, what's a good way to,tell if I'm getting a buildup of copper in the barrel?
Thanks in advance!