Pre Fouling

[Trey Arentz]

Looking for any ideas on the best way to foul up a barrel before hunting. My guns accuracy goes way up with even just one shot down the barrel. (BH209) I have tried snapping a couple primers off first and the POI was still different. I do fully clean my barrel after each range session to prevent rust build up. I would hate to just shoot off a round of loose powder especially at the price if BH209. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ElDiablito]

If 209s are not fouling the bore sufficiently then a full or partial load of powder is your other option. That’s what I do.

$2.50 in Bh209 (full load) ins’t gonna break the bank to foul your bore.

Most of us do not clean after shooting BH209. No need. I foul my rifles and leave them loaded all season (and sometimes until the following season).

 

[Trey Arentz]

If 209s are not fouling the bore sufficiently then a full or partial load of powder is your other option. That’s what I do.

$2.50 in Bh209 (full load) ins’t gonna break the bank to foul your bore.

Most of us do not clean after shooting BH209. No need. I foul my rifles and leave them loaded all season (and sometimes until the following season).

Do you run the charge without the bullet?

 

[ElDiablito]

Do you run the charge without the bullet?

No I leave it fouled after shooting at the range. You may or may not be able to get BH209 to go off without a bullet. It generally needs back pressure.

 

[Westhunt]

Fouling is super important, I sight mine in with a fouled barrel. It's worth it to just shoot one off to get a properly fouled barrel. If you're concerned about wasting a round, then just use it as an opportunity to practice. See if you can hit a rock while shooting free hand.

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[MuleyFever]

I have noticed my first shot on a clean barrel is right there with my 2nd so I stopped fouling the barrel if its clean when I start the hunt. Often times though, I hit the range right before season and then just leave it dirty for the hunt.

 

[Wrench]

You might try an over powder wad. I use a felt wad soaked with lanolin. My rig will print really close to perfect fouled or not.