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No copper fouling???

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25 May 2005, 00:37
3584ELK
No copper fouling???
I am the new owner of a Big Bore 94 in .375 Win.
While cleaning it the other day, I didn't run into the customary copper fouling. Is this due to the slow bullet speed? Any experiences?


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25 May 2005, 03:53
arkypete
There's a number of reasons for no copper fouling showing up.
1. There was no fouling.
2. You have a one in a million barrel. The factory turned out a very smooth barrel. The bullet and the barrel are a near perfect match up.
3. The ammonia in your solvent is kaput.
4. In my case there's never been a jacketed bullet put down the barrel since it left the factory.
Jim


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25 May 2005, 07:42
3584ELK
Thanks,

Although I haven't owned the rifle long (since December) I have put at least 200 rounds through it. All of them have been jacketed 220 and 270gr. Hornady's. For a million in one barrel, it sure shoots poorly! I do know the ammonia in my solvent is good- WHEW!

Just looking for some answers!


Merkel 140A- .470NE
Beretta Vittoria- 12 Ga.
J.P. Sauer & Sohn Type B- 9.3x64mm
ArmaLite AR-10A4- 7.62x51mm
Franchi Highlander- 12 Ga.
Marlin 1894 CB Limited- .41 Magnum
Remington 722- .244 Rem.
and many, many more.

An honest man learns to keep his horse saddled.