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Traditions EZClean2 Breech Plug & Small Parts Cleaner
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SKU: A1939-040589020501
Overview
Designed for maintaining muzzleloading components after use with corrosive black powder and black powder substitutes, this cleaner is intended for breech plugs, nipples, screws, and other small parts. Its formula is made to combine cleaning with added protection against rust and weather, while also supporting easier loading. The included tray helps lift parts out of the liquid after soaking, and the process is straightforward: soak, shake, remove, dry thoroughly, and reapply breech plug grease before returning the part to the rifle.
Why Hunters Choose the Traditions
Cleans Corrosive
Black powder and common substitutes
Added Ingredient
Helps protect against rust and
Cleaning Protection
In one easy-to-use formula
Suitable Breech
Plugs, nipples, screws, and other
Handy Tray
Makes soaked parts easier to
Key Features
- Advanced formula cleans corrosive black powder and black powder substitutes, including Triple Seven and Pyrodex.
- Designed for breech plugs, nipples, screws, and other small parts.
- Added ingredient helps protect against rust and weather.
- Formulated to help allow easier loading.
- Combines two cleaning steps into one easy-to-use formula.
- Handy tray helps remove items easily while soaking.
Best Used For
- Black powder rifle owners cleaning breech plugs after Triple Seven, Pyrodex, or similar substitutes
- Hunters maintaining nipples, screws, and other small parts between range sessions
- Shooters wanting a simple soak-and-shake cleaner for routine black powder maintenance
- Users looking for a cleaner that combines parts cleaning with rust and weather protection
Specifications
| Cleaning Steps | Combines two steps into one |
|---|---|
| Cleans | Breech plugs, nipples, screws, and other small parts |
| Compatible With | Corrosive black powder such as Triple Seven, Pyrodex, and other black powder substitutes |
| Formula | Advanced formula |
| Included Tray | Yes |
| Loading Ease | Helps allow easier loading |
| Product Type | Breech Plug & Small Parts Cleaner |
| Rust Protection | Yes |
| Usage Instructions | Drop breech plug into liquid, close the lid, shake for at least 30 seconds, remove breech plug, and dry thoroughly |
| Weather Protection | Yes |
Pros
- Cleans corrosive black powder and common substitutes like Triple Seven and Pyrodex.
- Added ingredient helps protect against rust and weather.
- Combines cleaning and protection in one easy-to-use formula.
- Suitable for breech plugs, nipples, screws, and other small parts.
- Handy tray makes soaked parts easier to remove.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for breech plugs and other small parts, so it is not a general-purpose firearm cleaner for every component.
- The product description emphasizes soaking and then drying thoroughly, so it still requires a separate follow-up step after cleaning.
- Its cleaning formula is specifically described for corrosive black powder and black powder substitutes, so it is tailored to that use case rather than broad all-purpose maintenance.
Suggested Comparisons
- Black powder cleaning supplies
- Breech plug cleaners
- Small parts cleaning solutions
- Muzzleloader maintenance accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Breech plug grease
- Black powder cleaning patches
- Small parts cleaning tray
- Nylon cleaning brush
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traditions EZClean2 Breech Plug & Small Parts Cleaner designed to clean?
It is designed to clean breech plugs, nipples, screws, and other small parts.
Can this cleaner be used with black powder substitutes?
Yes. The product description says it helps clean corrosive black powder such as Triple Seven, Pyrodex, and other black powder substitutes.
Does EZClean2 do more than just clean parts?
Yes. The formula also includes an added ingredient that helps protect against rust and weather while allowing easier loading.
How is the cleaner used?
The instructions say to drop the breech plug into the liquid, close the lid, and shake for at least 30 seconds. After that, remove the breech plug and dry it thoroughly before applying breech plug grease and reinstalling it.
Does the product include anything to help remove parts from the soak?
Yes. The description says it includes a handy tray that allows items to be easily removed while soaking in the formula.