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Same here. Same reason. I run two wet patches in the bore and let it sit for most of the day. Then run clean patches until dry.

Just use the applicator spout with WipeOut. No mess at all, couldn't be easier.

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Comparisons to the gunslick version?

I've been using it since it first came out and after spraying it through muzzle the first time and getting some into the action, I knew I had to find a better way. I found some clear vinyl tubing that just fits the nozzle and is a tight slip fit into the throat of 30 cal rifles. When inserted into the throat/chamber through the loading port, a piece about 10" long works great and keeps the foam out of the action, etc. For those cartridges smaller than 30 cal, the tube simply jams up against the shoulder and seals off the chamber. Works like a champ.

I use Shooter's Choice (SC) first to get rid of most of the powder fouling. I run a couple of patches wet with SC though the barrel, let it sit for a few minutes; then another wet patch followed by a bore brush wet with SC for 10-20 strokes. Two or three dry patches to dry it out followed by the Wipeout. I usually let it sit overnight. If I get major "color" out of the barrel after the first application, it gets another dose usually with the rifle upside down to ensure the top of the barrel stays wet with solution (make sure bore is sloped slightly downhill toward the muzzle to keep it out of the action). I like the way it works so much, I always make sure I have a spare can on hand. The last few times I've ordered it, a plastic straw has been included which is probably intended to do the same thing as my vinyl tube. As someone else has mentioned (and I've read but have no first hand experience) it can attack some oil-type stock finishes but I have gotten it on some of the urethane type finishes with no adverse effects (Rem 700,Wby MK V, etc.). I'm REALLY careful in using it in my military rifles normally using it only when they're fully disassembled.
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I have found the WipeOut to be more aggressive.

Bingo. I never unerstood people's complaints about the mess. Just use one of these, and there is absolutely no mess to speak of.

Rest the gun in a vise with the action open and muzzle slightly down. Put an 8" piece of rubber surgical tube on the Wipeout nozzle and stick the other end into the breech. Hold it tight to the breech, it will seal somewhere in the forcing cone, and give about a healthy 1 second burst. Hold the tube until the Wipeout stops expanding out of the muzzle then remove the tube. This method keeps the stuff out of the action and cuts down on waste.

I use Patch-Out along with the Accelerater...I generally like it, but be aware its says that it contains a rust inhibitor and that there is no need to oil after cleaning...I tried this approach and had constant problems with rust on my SS Howa...Once I started oiling again, problem solved..

Out of curiosity I just ran some Wipe-Out in a barrel that had been cleaned with Gunslick a couple of months ago. No new powder or copper came out. However, I did notice a tiny bit of rust Definitely need to run some CLP after the Gunslick. I think the Gunslick directions suggest that, my bad. I've never seen that with Wipe-Out.

I've used both WO and GunSlick quite a bit, and they're about the same IMO. WO may be ever-so-slightly more aggressive, but it's tough to say for sure.

I just tighten my rifle up in the vise, with a level barrel, pull the bolt and insert the bore guide, give the Wipe Out a 1 sec burst into the muzzle until the foam just starts to come out the bore guide, then release. Foam out the muzzle and just a bit out the bore guide.

Then patch it out after anywhere from 1 to 12 hours...

No mess, no fuss...

I remember reading something negative about the Wipe Out Accellerator. I had used it and didn't have a problem.

Does anyone have info on that?

DF

You can't leave it in the barrel for extended periods.

Pete the rust issues were due to the accelerator agent.

I've never used the foam Wipe Out, but I've heard lots of good things bout it. That being said, I've been using WipeOut's liquid Patch Out for several years now and I love it. I've never tried their accelerator, but I've had great luck just using the Patch Out. A local gun shop recommended it and I was as impressed as they told me I'd be. It's one of the products I have nothing bad to say about.

As someone else mentioned it is hard to find. The only place online I've found it is Midway, and then two local shops carry it. One of them which is the one I get it from sells it for $10 a bottle so it's cheaper than Midway since it's the same price and you don't pay shipping, and the other store wants like $17 and some change for a bottle. Other than that I've never seen it anywhere. However, if you can find somewhere that sells it, I'd recommend trying it.

I found it on cheaper than dirt and ordered both Patchout and wipeout. Should be here the first of next week. Thanks for the input.

Patch Out makes gun cleaning surprisingly, and fortunately, easy.

Almost doesn't seem fair. We were taught from childhood that hard sweat and tears would result in a great outcome.

Well, with Patch Out, we get the great outcome easily.

Who knew?

Actually, it appears that a lot of those at the Fire did.

Steve

Been using WipeOut for years; makes gun cleaning fast & efficient. Also use the Patch Out version on some guns where it is more convenient. Great stuff!

I'd hate to see some of you work on cars. How hard is it to squirt a little cleaner in the muzzle, and stuff a rag in action?

The can has a little funnel around the nozzle, put funnel against barrel, push down on button. Let soak, send patch down tube.

Heck, we even have a member who has trouble opening a box of bullets...

John