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Old August 9, 2008, 08:38 PM   #1
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I need an idea on....

using something to plug up the end of barrels to pour gun cleaner in them, so I can let it soak for a while. Rubber would be an ideal material, but where can I find it in the diameters close to the size of the bores?
Anyone have some ideas on what I can use and where to get it?
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Old August 9, 2008, 08:45 PM   #2
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Eastwood sells silicon plugs in various sizes.
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Old August 9, 2008, 08:47 PM   #3
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Or hit up your local hardware store for some rubber plugs and trim them to fit if need be.
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Old August 9, 2008, 11:34 PM   #4
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Brownell's sell metal chamber plugs with special "O" rings to seal the chamber.

Be careful with hardware store plugs, some solvents eat them and you can have a floor covered with solvent.
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Old August 10, 2008, 01:22 AM   #5
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I've used conical corks sold at the hardware store with good results. Since they're conical, many will fit a variety of sizes just fine. Though they're not often reuseable once they swell up a little. But they were dirt cheap last time I looked.
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Old August 10, 2008, 04:55 PM   #6
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I get corks and rubber plugs from the hardware section of HomeDepot or Lowes. You'll find them in the section of aisle that has all the plastic pull-out boxes of goodies like spring clips, mirror hangers, etc.

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Old August 10, 2008, 05:14 PM   #7
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bore

Sir;
Get some J-B bore cleaning paste and give your bore a good woorout with it.
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Old August 17, 2008, 11:29 AM   #8
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The old bluing trick - wood plugs. Just buy a dowel rod a bit bigger than needed, cut some 2" lengths, trim to a shallow cone, and drive in. To plug the breech, use a longer piece of larger dowel.

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Old August 18, 2008, 02:02 PM   #9
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Check out Sinclair International on the web. They have a great selection of plugs and bore guides.
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