Outers Lead Out [Archive]

mcskipper

03-09-2010, 10:43 AM

Hi Guys,

Outers Foul Out System.
Outers is getting crazy with there prices for replacement chemicals.
$21.95 for 8oz. of Lead Out

Is anyone out there making there own Lead Out replacement?

Thanks,
Vic

JIMinPHX

03-09-2010, 11:36 AM

I've always used janitorial strength clear ammonia when using the DC voltage trick to remove copper deposits. I'm not sure if that's the right stuff for lead or not. There are a few different things that people use.

I think that this has been discussed before. You might try using the search function.

Electrolytic cleaning always seemed a little harsh to me. I only use it when I have to deal with extreme fouling, like when I purchase a milsurp rifle that hasn't been properly cleaned in over 30 years.

Leadsmith

03-09-2010, 12:51 PM

Check these sites:
http://www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm#Bore%20Cleaner

or

http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews/copperout/index.asp

Bob

Rocky Raab

03-09-2010, 12:58 PM

What works for copper will NOT work for lead, and vice versa. Considering that some homemade substitute might ruin your gun, and also that a pint of the genuine stuff would probably clean a hundred barrels, is the price out of line? I don't think so.

sargenv

03-09-2010, 01:18 PM

The Copper stuff is Copper acetate.. the lead stuff is Lead Acetate.. I've actually gotten some lead fouling out with the copper stuff, just not vice versa.. I bought each chemical long ago and still have nearly a gallon of the copper stuff.. I haven't used much in all the years simply because I just don't shoot a lot of jacketed stuff.

markinalpine

03-09-2010, 02:01 PM

http://secure.sciencecompany.com/Lead-Acetate-100g-P6385.aspx

This is the stuff in crystal form. I have absolutely no idea how to use it.

Mark :coffeecom

sargenv

03-09-2010, 02:07 PM

Likely add distilled water to whatever concentration needed.. could probably have a lab analyze the lead acetate stuff from outers to get the proper mix.. I really don't use it very often but it's a lifesaver when working with an unknown alloy that leads up the bore and I don't want to scrub it.. I still have most of the quart of Lead out that I bought probably 15 years ago.. I just don't use a lot of either.

Rooster

03-09-2010, 11:40 PM

The MSDS shows it contains Lead Acetate and Ammonium Acetate, however there are no concentrations. Here is the link to the materials sheet: http://web.mit.edu/marketa/www/MSDS915-Lead%20Out%20Plus%2007-01-07.pdf