I've tried several types of charge tubes over the years and they all tend to have powder grains stick to them. How do I cure that?
Thanks in advance.
I've tried several types of charge tubes over the years and they all tend to have powder grains stick to them. How do I cure that?
Thanks in advance.
Wash them with a little fabric softener or dry them with an anti static fabric sheet like Bounce and it will remove the static.
John Hamilton
Commander
3rd Georgia
DS-180 #8802V
I throw my empties into a zipper-top mesh hosiery bag at the range. When I get home, I just throw that in the washing machine with my dirty rags, and let them air dry.
Gary Van Kauwenbergh
Co G, 114th ILL Vol Inf
# 10143
"Alle Kunst ist umsonst Wenn ein Engel in das Zündloch prunst."
(In vain the skill and arts of man, When an angel pisses the priming pan.)
Field Marshal Gebhard L. von Blücher
I do the same, but after they dry I put them in a large Ziploc with a couple squirts of talcum powder. Close it up and shake until everything is covered inside and out with a fine dust. No power will stick in the tube. I also dip the nose of the bullet in powdered mica that I get from Midway. If I don't fumble finger it, everything I put in the tube, goes down the barrel.
Thanks for the replies.
Throw 'em in a large plastic Folgers coffee can (preferably empty of coffee grounds).
A dose of Dawn, hot water, mix all with the dirty tubes in said container and allow to sit overnight.
Rinse toughly with clean water, and allow plenty of time to dry.
From my experiences, clean tubes don't "retain" powder charges. BUT residue lube around the mouth of the tube may catch some powder as it's poured out.
During the winter season, for detailed cleaning - I run my tubes thru my Tumblers Tumber with steel media (Dawn, cold water, tubes, media - for 30 - 45 minutes). Does a GREAT job of cleaning the plastic tubes, especially on their insides, where old lube can build up and resist basic cleaning with only Dawn.
Semper Fi,
Rob Freeman
Col, USMC (Ret.)
1987-2019
The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. - Vince Lombardi
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