Does Hoppes No9 contain ammonia?
I lube my jacketed bullets by dipping the chamfer base into molten waxy-lube. The idea was to coat the interior of the suppressor for rust protection but I found it kept the bore free from copper fouling. I suppose that would be the same as using a grease cookie.
I like the idea of protecting the bore with alox. What exactly is alox?
My latest rusty bore got cleaned out with dish washing liquid soaked overnight. I wonder whether that would clean other contaminants in the bore? It also removes protective oils but doesn't cause rust in itself - in fact it prevents rust while present. But rusting will begin once it is removed if the bore is not properly protected. I clean it out with a wet patch followed by dry then Hoppes No9. Seems to be OK.