Can I use Butch's Bore Shine 02953 on black powder firearms?

No, this standard smokeless-optimized solvent is not recommended for black powder firearms. For corrosive black powder salts, you should use the dedicated water-soluble Butch's Black Powder Bore Shine instead.

What is the volume and gross weight of this bottle?

This bottle contains 8 fluid ounces of non-abrasive chemical solvent with a total gross bottle weight of approximately 9.0 ounces. It is an ideal size for your workshop or benchrest cleaning station.

Are there any special surface precautions to keep in mind when using this solvent?

Yes, because it is a petroleum-distillate and ammonia-bearing chemical, you must avoid prolonged contact with nickel plating, stock finishes, plastics, and painted surfaces to prevent cosmetic degradation. Always ensure you store the 8 oz bottle in a cool, well-ventilated space away from direct heat and children.

What type of bore brushes should I pair with this solvent?

Nylon brushes are recommended over bronze brushes when using Butch's Bore Shine. Bronze brushes can react with the ammonia in the solvent and cause a false-positive blue or green copper reading on your cleaning patches.

Bore Solvent - Butch s 02953

Butch’s Bore Shine (MPN 02953) is a non-abrasive liquid chemical bore solvent formulated to dissolve copper fouling and strip carbon deposits from firearm barrels. Developed specifically to target high-stress areas such as chamber throats and rifling leedes, this universal chemical cleaner is safe for use on standard carbon steel and stainless steel barrels. In addition to handling modern jacketed bullet fouling, it breaks down lead accumulation, bullet wax, and plastic shotgun wad residue. It functions manually without power requirements and is applied using standard cleaning jags, patches, and nylon bore brushes.

Key Features

Chemical Copper Dissolution: Actively breaks down stubborn copper jacket buildup without requiring abrasive scrubbing compounds.
Carbon and Residue Removal: Cuts through baked-on powder carbon, lead deposits, bullet wax, and plastic wad fouling in shotgun barrels.
Extended Soak Tolerance: Safe for prolonged barrel contact, including overnight soaking in carbon steel and stainless steel bores, provided the bore is patched dry and oiled afterward.
Multi-Discipline Utility: Formulated for complete bench overhauls as well as rapid patch-through cleaning between competitive shooting strings.

Specifications

Brand: Butch’s (Lyman Products)
Model / MPN: 02953
Fluid Volume: 8 fl oz (~236.6 ml)
Gross Bottle Weight: Approximately 9.0 oz (~255 g)
Form: Liquid non-abrasive chemical solvent
Barrel Compatibility: Conventional carbon steel and stainless steel
Calibre Range: Universal (.17 rimfire through large-bore centerfire and shotguns)

Who is the Butch’s Bore Shine 8oz for?

Benchrest and precision rifle competitors — Chemically eliminates copper buildup and throat carbon that degrade sub-MOA accuracy, providing 8 fl oz of liquid bore solvent to maintain consistent groups across extended range sessions.
Hunters maintaining centerfire rifles and shotguns — Delivers an all-in-one chemical cleaning solution in a 9.0 oz bottle to strip copper jacket wash, lead deposits, and shotgun wad plastic across multiple hunting seasons.

Less suitable for: Black powder firearms shooting corrosive propellants; modern smokeless-optimized solvents do not properly dissolve corrosive powder salts, which require a dedicated water-soluble black powder cleaning solvent.

SKU	BUH42393LP
Model #	02953
Brand	Butch's
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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