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Cu+2 Copper Remover - 4 Oz. Cu+2 Copper Remover

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Environmentally Safe,

Ammonia-free formula breaks down copper

Enhanced Binding

Agent helps keep dissolved copper

Repeated Use

Conditions the bore to help

Works As

Rust preventative to help shield

Non-hazardous, Biodegradable,

Odorless, and petroleum free

$17.99
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SKU: 509000028

Overview

Designed for shooters who need a focused solution for copper fouling, this bore cleaner is intended for use after firing high-velocity, jacketed bullets in hunting and competition rifles. Its ammonia-free formula is described as fast-acting, with an added binding agent that helps lift dissolved copper and keep it from settling back into the bore. The product is also presented as biodegradable, odorless, petroleum free, and safe for steel, stainless steel, and lined barrels. Regular use is said to help condition the bore and provide a rust-preventive layer, making it a practical maintenance option for serious firearm care.

Why Hunters Choose the Bore Tech

Ammonia-free Formula

Breaks down copper fouling from

Enhanced Binding

Agent helps keep dissolved copper

Repeated Use

Conditions the bore to help

Acts As

Rust preventative to help shield

Non-hazardous, Biodegradable,

Odorless, and petroleum free

Key Features

  • Environmentally safe, ammonia-free formula breaks down copper fouling fast.
  • Enhanced binding agent helps keep dissolved copper from re-depositing.
  • Repeated use conditions the bore to help reduce future copper buildup.
  • Works as a rust preventative to help shield and protect metal from corrosion.
  • Non-hazardous, biodegradable, odorless, and petroleum free.
  • Safe for use on steel, stainless steel, and lined barrels.
  • Available in a 4 fl. oz. squeeze bottle.

Best Used For

  • Hunters cleaning bores after high-velocity, jacketed bullets leave copper fouling
  • Competition shooters needing a fast, ammonia-free copper remover for routine maintenance
  • Owners of steel, stainless steel, or lined barrels seeking a safe cleaning option
  • Users who prefer odorless, biodegradable bore cleaners without petroleum-based ingredients

Specifications

Alternate Size16 fl. oz. (473 ml) plastic bottle
BiodegradableYes
Bottle Size4 fl. oz. (118 ml)
Bottle TypeSqueeze bottle
Corrosion ProtectionYes
Enhanced Binding AgentYes
Environmental SafetyEnvironmentally safe
Formula TypeAmmonia-free
Hazard StatusNon-hazardous
OdorOdorless
Petroleum FreeYes
Rust PreventativeYes
Safe OnSteel, stainless steel, and lined barrels
Suitable ForHunting and competition guns
Works OnCopper fouling

Pros

  • Ammonia-free formula breaks down copper fouling from jacketed bullets quickly
  • Enhanced binding agent helps keep dissolved copper from redepositing
  • Repeated use conditions the bore to help reduce future copper buildup
  • Acts as a rust preventative to help shield metal from corrosion
  • Non-hazardous, biodegradable, odorless, and petroleum free
  • Safe for use on steel, stainless steel, and lined barrels

Considerations & Trade-offs

  • Designed for copper fouling removal rather than general-purpose bore cleaning, so it’s a specialized maintenance product.
  • The 4 oz. bottle is a compact size, which may be less convenient for frequent or high-volume cleaning sessions than the larger 16 oz. option.
  • It is described as safe for steel, stainless steel, and lined barrels, but no broader material compatibility is stated.
  • The formula is ammonia-free and odorless, which reduces harshness, but the product still requires normal bore-cleaning time and repeated use for conditioning benefits.

Suggested Comparisons

  • Bore cleaning solvent
  • Copper fouling remover
  • Gun cleaning and maintenance solution
  • Barrel care and protection product

Suggested Accessories

  • Bore cleaning patches
  • Cleaning rod
  • Bore brush
  • Gun cleaning solvent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cu+2 Copper Remover used for?

It is a bore cleaning solvent designed to break down and dissolve copper fouling caused by high-velocity, jacketed bullets commonly used in hunting and competition guns.

Is this copper remover ammonia-based or petroleum-based?

No. The product description says it is ammonia-free, petroleum free, odorless, non-hazardous, and biodegradable.

Can it be used on different barrel types?

Yes. The description says it is safe to use on steel, stainless steel, and lined barrels.

Does it do anything beyond removing copper fouling?

According to the description, repeated use conditions the bore to help prevent future copper buildup, and it also works like a rust preventative to help shield and protect the metal from corrosion.

What size is the bottle?

The listed specification includes a 4 fl. oz. (118 ml) squeeze bottle, and the long description also mentions a 16 fl. oz. (473 ml) plastic bottle.