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Haven't carried a pistol while hunt in years.
I relie on my rifle , much more accurate
and powerful. Just get really proficient
with your rifle.
Bring a nice steak or two with the saved weight.

Interesting, I would have thought yes at the barrel cylinder gap but never in the chamber area. I"ve never seen it in rifle chambers either.

But then agian I"ve never had a rifle so chambered.

rost495,

Is this what you're thinking of?

http://www.rusteprufe.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

Any relationship to CM or SS?

Similar container but it wiped lead off. Would wipe the film off a shiny nickel python with one wipe... I was amazed by it.

I MIGHT find it back one of these decades if I don't die first. No clue where it went to, or maybe it quit finally and I tossed it.

Wonder if cylinder coated with UBC would negate that also possibly?

I have not seen it in a SS gun but hesitate to say it cannot happen.

Wasn't my Python, Art.

I think I might have put 15-20 rounds (357) through it in as many years. Total, not annually.

And ya, I refer to it as the tonsil-tickler....

Do bears have tonsils????

ask Gus

This thread got weird when las brought up his tonsil tickler.

Anyway... I generally don't carry a pistol. Last few years my sheep hunting partner has been carrying my 329PD. I've become convinced that I should be carrying it, so will need to sweet talk it away from him. In a chest pack (HPG kit bag) it is hardly noticeable weight, and my rifle is tied to my pack often enough that alternate means of making loud noises is wanted.

Actually drew it this year, as I was up a creek without the rifle, and stumbled into a sow that was pretty sure she had the right of way. I was downwind, and we traded places in the river bottom until she could get a whiff of me. When she did, she did a rather impressive burnout, bowled over a pretty good sized alder, and was gone. Glad that was the path she chose. Wish I had helmet cam footage.

I think this is what you are looking for:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/647492/midwayusa-rust-and-lead-remover-gun-cleaning-cloth

If I recall correctly Birchwood-Casey used to have them.

^ this

Not my Python, Art. I've never put a .38 thru it. and probably only 20 rounds of 357 M in the last 15 years.

I believe in tonsillectomies if the chit hits the fan, at least with that handgun.

Do bear have tonsils?

If you do bring a sidearm don't let it lull you into a false sense of security. Always bring your rifle with you (even if it's a 6.5 wiz bang). Lots of people get tempted to leave the rifle in camp because they have a handgun, especially when packing meat. I'd way rather have a .243 than the biggest handgun they make. Anybody wanna do the math for me?

You are wrong! I'd rather have my big bore revolver than even a 338 win. BTDT you have no idea how effective they are on game.

Math will not get it done, but a big heavy bullet from a big bore revolver will.

Cool, not aware of that. Might have to try a few. Goign to go look if there are reviews now.

Looks like comments say not as good as something called lead away in the 80s, but worth trying I think maybe.

Though was a comment that flitz on a cloth or probably the simichrome I have laying right here same...

The title of the thread is bear defense, not handgun hunting. Much respect on your handgun kills. But I bet if you needed to stop an aggressive bear at 20 feet you'd be reaching for the .338....