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Lead Remover Cloth - Rust & Lead Remover Cloth - Treated Tan 11 X 14
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SKU: 100044535
Overview
This chemically treated cloth is designed for routine firearm cleaning where lead, copper, carbon residue, and powder fouling need to be removed with minimal effort. It is suited to hunters and shooters maintaining bores, revolver cylinder faces, and shotgun barrels after use. The cloth also adds luster to nickel and stainless steel surfaces, making it useful as part of a general cleaning kit. At 6" x 9", it offers a compact format for bench or field cleaning, though it is intended for cleaning tasks rather than heavy scrubbing.
Why Hunters Choose the Birchwood Casey
Chemically Treated
Only a few passes
Helps Remove
Carbon residue and powder fouling
Also Addresses
Lead and plastic fouling in
Can Add
Luster to nickel and stainless
Compact 6"
X 9" cloth format is
Key Features
- Chemically treated cloth removes lead and copper bore deposits with only a few passes.
- Helps remove carbon residue and powder fouling from revolver cylinder faces.
- Removes lead and plastic fouling from shotgun barrels.
- Adds luster to nickel and stainless steel surfaces.
- Made by Birchwood Casey.
- Listed specifications: 6" x 9" cloth size.
Best Used For
- Hunters maintaining firearms with lead, copper, or carbon fouling after range sessions
- Shotgun owners cleaning lead and plastic fouling from barrels between hunts
- Revolver users removing powder residue from cylinder faces quickly and simply
- Owners of nickel or stainless steel firearms wanting a treated cloth for added luster
Specifications
| Cloth Type | Lead Remover Cloth |
|---|---|
| Color | Tan |
| Size | 6" x 9" |
| Treatment | Chemically-treated |
Pros
- Chemically treated cloth targets lead and copper bore deposits with only a few passes.
- Helps remove carbon residue and powder fouling from revolver cylinder faces.
- Also addresses lead and plastic fouling in shotgun barrels.
- Can add luster to nickel and stainless steel surfaces.
- Compact 6" x 9" cloth format is easy to store in a range kit.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Sized at 6" x 9", so it’s a compact cloth rather than a full cleaning kit for larger jobs.
- The description focuses on lead, copper, carbon, and lead/plastic fouling removal, so it’s a specialized maintenance item rather than a general-purpose cleaner.
- It is chemically treated, which makes it effective for cleaning tasks but means it should be used as directed on compatible surfaces.
- The product is described as adding luster to nickel and stainless steel surfaces, but it is not presented as a substitute for a full polish or finish-restoration product.
Suggested Comparisons
- Gun cleaning cloths
- Bore cleaning supplies
- Revolver cleaning accessories
- Shotgun cleaning accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Cleaning patches
- Gun cleaning solvent
- Bore brush
- Gun cleaning rod
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this cloth used for in a hunting or shooting cleanup kit?
It is a chemically treated cloth for removing lead and copper bore deposits, carbon residue, powder fouling, and lead/plastic fouling from shotgun barrels and revolver cylinder faces.
Can it be used on nickel and stainless steel surfaces?
Yes. The product description says it adds luster to nickel and stainless steel surfaces.
Does it replace a full bore cleaning routine?
The source only says it removes deposits and fouling with a few passes. It does not say it replaces a full cleaning routine.
What size is the cloth?
The provided specifications list the size as 6" x 9".
Is this product intended for lead only, or does it address other fouling too?
It is described as removing lead and copper bore deposits, as well as carbon residue, powder fouling, and lead/plastic fouling.