SHOTGUN WAD SOLVENT Reviews & Ratings

SHOTGUN WAD SOLVENT

Specially formulated to loosen plastic wad fouling, carbon and powder buildup, Brownells Shotgun Wad Solvent helps reduce scrubbing for easier cleaning of smoothbore and rifled shotgun barrels. Starts breaking down the residue to help get heavily fouled shotgun bores shiny clean in less time. A real time saver for loosening that burned-in wad residue in ported barrels or choke tubes. Regular use helps prevent wad layering and carbon accumulation. Slow-evaporating for longer working time.

Liquid is for those who prefer traditional liquid bore cleaners.

The gel consistency of our Gelled solvent provides superior adhesion to the patch and bore for maximum dissolving power and eliminates the dripping associated with liquid solvents. Caution: May remove some stock finishes. Do not use with nylon/plastic brushes or store in plastic containers.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Liquid Options: 4 fl. oz and 16 fl. oz.
Gelled Option: 16 fl. oz.

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Reviews Summary

SHOTGUN WAD SOLVENT impresses users with its effectiveness in cleaning stubborn plastic wad fouling, making shotguns look brand new. Reviewers appreciate its ease of use and efficiency, reporting significant improvements over other products. A few noted strong odor and sticky residue on brushes but found it overall highly effective. Many recommend it for regular use, despite minor drawbacks.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Effectiveness

85%

Many users emphasize the strong performance of this solvent in removing plastic wad fouling and carbon buildup. Several reviewers noted that it efficiently cleans shotgun barrels, with results that exceed their expectations. This theme resonated with a majority of reviewers.

Ease of Use

70%

Reviewers consistently highlighted the simplicity and efficiency of using this solvent compared to others. Users appreciated how easy it was to incorporate into their cleaning routine, leading many to recommend it to others.

Odor and Residue Issues

40%

Some reviewers mentioned a strong odor associated with the product and difficulty cleaning brushes afterward due to the sticky residue. While not a dealbreaker for most, it is a notable drawback for some users.

Longevity of the Product

55%

A few users commented on the longevity of the solvent, indicating that the smaller size offers great value for multiple uses. This characteristic is seen as a plus, especially for those who clean their shotguns frequently.

Recommendation for Use

65%

Numerous reviewers recommend this solvent to fellow shooters, indicating a high level of customer satisfaction. Many stated that they would include it as part of their regular shotgun maintenance, sharing it with friends as well.

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Not my favorite

Ive used this with swabs, patches and a cannon brush on my K80 trap combo. Works just ok on a patch but its hard to get the gel to all go into the bore without getting scraped off on the way in and collecting around the outside of the chamber and ejectors. A swab with a long stick works best to get the gel down past the forcing cones where I wipe it on in a circular motion and leave it for 10-15 minutes before running a 10 gauge cannon brush up and down followed by patches until they come clean. Do NOT dip cannon brush in can until coated with gel and then run it up and down: it took almost an entire can of brake cleaner to rid the brush of the sticky, snotty, plastic mess that resulted. If you just swab the gel in followed by the brush its much easier to clean the brush. I prefer a liquid that Ive always used in the past but thought Id try this. Ill try Brownells liquid version of this if it ever comes in stock.