September 20th, 2021
We have used NOLEAD Cleaner in rimfire benchrest rifles like this modified Suhl 150-1. It restored accuracy with minimal brushing. Honest. This product is recommended for rimfire shooters who shoot cast lead-alloy cartridges in centerfire rifles or pistols. No-LEAD is now used in our rimfire benchrest rifles and in some centerfire guns which receive a steady supply of soft-alloy, 90%+ lead bullets. You don’t need NO-LEAD to fire rimfire guns very often unless your barrel is really foul. This stuff is great for stubborn lead fouling on rimfire barrels or pistol’s muzzle brake/compensator. Although we don’t know the exact mechanism, it does soften lead deposits. Although the manufacturer claims you don’t need to brush, we found that a little bit of brushing (after applying NO-LEAD) can help remove more severe lead buildup. We were amazed to find a lead-removal product that actually works. We tried about a dozen other lead “cleaners” and found that most of them were almost ineffective. There is a reason for this, as the bullets made of lead alloys are not compatible with most petrochemical-based solvents. This water-based solution that dissolves lead took five years for Wipe-Out chemists to perfect. No-LEAD Cleaning Procedure — Please Read Carefully
NO-LEAD Lead Removal Gel is a clear, red gel which is easy to use. Simply rub the NO-LEAD Lead Remover in your bore (or muzzle brakes) with a wet mop or bore mop, and let it sit for a while. The manufacturer suggests that you leave NO-LEAD for as long as 20 minutes. However, this is not necessary for our rimfire barrels. It will foam when it comes in contact with lead. You’ll notice that the NO-LEAD solution turns pastel pink as it dissolves lead. The formation of lead oxide is what gives the pink color. For stubborn lead buildup, you can simply patch the dissolved lead deposits after the recommended dwell time. A nylon brush is also an option. NOTE: It is important to remove all NO-LEAD from your barrel after cleaning. To neutralize NO-Lead, we recommend using Patch-Out or Wipe-Out to clean the bore and remove any carbon and copper fouling. If you don’t have Wipe Out or Patch-Out, flush the barrel with Rubbing Alcohol or Dawn dish detergent. Then, re-oil your bore. After use, make sure to neutralize NO-LEAD
N0-LEAD, a strong, slightly acidic chemical, must be neutralized after use. It can cause damage to the bluing if it is left on a blued barrel for too much. NO-LEAD will eliminate all oils from the barrel bore. It is recommended to neutralize NO-LEAD using Wipe-Out or Patch-Out which both contain corrosion inhibitors. If you don’t have these products, flush the NO-LEAD with something such as rubbing alcohol and then apply a gun oil. Caution: A gun oil made from petroleum will not neutralize NO-LEAD by itself. First, neutralize the NO-LEAD and then apply the corrosion inhibitor. Or you can do it all at once with Patch-Out or Wipe-Out. Where can I buy NO-LEAD Lead Eliminator?
For 8 oz. of NO-LEAD Lead Eliminator, the price is $16.99 A squeeze bottle with a flip top spout. Sharp Shoot-R Precision Products sells this product through Sharpshootr.com. You can also purchase NO-LEAD from many other online vendors. Send an email to SharpShootR via the Sharp ShootR Contact Form, or call SharpShootR at (785)-883-444444 for more information. Terry Paul, Sharp ShootR’s master chemist and owner, can be reached at (785) 883-4444. View the SharpShootr price list >>
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