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When using a petroleum based lubricant, the buildup of this type of foul-
ing is much more apparent and it is often necessary to clean the rifle or pistol
between shots. Cleaning between shots will be necessary whether using black
powder or Pyrodex. Failure to eliminate this residue will be destructive to the
bore if left uncleaned for any length of time.
When using an all natural, non petroleum based lubricant such as T/C’s
Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter , the bore becomes seasoned with use,
much like the surface of a cast iron skillet. Fouling is greatly reduced, and as
a result it is not necessary to clean between shots, or even immediately after
extended firing. The reduction of fouling present and the void of any petrole-
um combine to eliminate the corrosive effects on the steel. This does not mean
that your obligation to clean the firearm after use is eliminated. The use of
T/C’s Natural Lube 1000+ merely eliminates the need to clean between shots
as excessive fouling will not build up. You can also delay cleaning after you
have shot for at least the duration of your hunting trip without fear of damag-
ing your firearm. You should clean your firearm after use prior to storing it
away, and in order that you do not lose the “seasoned” characteristics already
imparted to your bore, you should clean it with a non petroleum based clean-
er such as T/C’s all-natural #13 Bore Cleaner. Once a petroleum based solvent
is introduced, the “seasoning” process is neutralized, much like washing your
cast iron skillet with detergent.
Often, when using petroleum based lubricants, consecutive shots with
black powder will produce shot-to-shot increases in pressure with the build up
of fouling. This will greatly affect accuracy. Eventually, (if not cleaned) the
muzzleloading firearm will become impossible to load properly. Driven part
way down the bore and blocked by powder fouling, the projectile will hang up
and refuse to budge further.
A projectile which is seated only part way down the barrel sets up a high-
ly dangerous condition which may cause a burst barrel and injury
AND/OR DEATH to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
The projectile must be seated firmly against the powder charge. If the ball
or bullet is not seated against the powder charge the firearm must be dis-
assembled and the charge removed (see section on “Pulling a Charge”).
Never fire a muzzleloading firearm unless the projectile is firmly seated
on the powder char
ge.
The use of Thompson/Center's Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter, a
non petroleum based lubricant will eliminate most of this build up of black
powder fouling, and the cleaning and accuracy problems associated with it.