Need a Lewis Lead Remover for .357!!!

[rogerstg]

Thanks for all the responses! So far, chore boy wrapped around a bore brush and alternating patches from hopes lead removal cloth have cleaned about half the barrel. We can see the rifling! Looks like we will be at this for awhile.

FWIW, I have the best results finishing with some chore boy wrapped around a cotton bore mop instead of a bore brush. Some penetrating type oil soaked overnight helps in tough cases too.

[K-Rod]

Shoot a couple cylinders of jacketed or plated bullets through it. Problem solved.

[9.3X62AL]

I like the Chore Boy or bronze wool wrapper around a played-out bore brush or wool mop method. This bit works as well as the Lewis/Hoppe's Lead Remover, but takes a bit longer. My Lewis tool hasn't been used for some time, and the Chore Boy gets little exercise these days also. Dimensional control of the bullet and the barrel(s) they are fired in prevents lead deposits from occurring in the first place.

Once you have the barrel unfouled, take the steps necessary to learn what condition(s) are causing the lead deposits. Check for things like throat diameter/groove diameter relationships--thread choke where the barrel is joined to the frame--or undersized bullets. An ounce of prevention is worth several pounds and multiple hours of cure.

[rosewood]

I found a well fitting brass jag with a standard cleaning patch wrapped around it works wonders for removing lead, with a little No9 also.

[Tatume]

Brownells has the Lewis Lead Remover, and the 9mm/38-357 is in stock. It is a great product, not terribly expensive, works like a charm, and is worth every penny.

http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleanin...prod21587.aspx