Copper plated bullets - Need to use copper solvent after?

[Blackened]

So as not to hijack jays topic in this part of the forum, I would like to ask the question, "Do you need to clean with copper solvent after firing copper plated bullets in a centrefire rifle"?

[No1Mk3]

G'day mate,
Every so often you will need to use a good solvent such as Sweets, even with copper wash. I clean my 1911 9mm with a copper solvent every 5th clean, but your own barrel may need more or less, Cheers.

[Apollo]

I trust you mean .22LR Lead Bullets or similar coated with Copper.

From the many decades of shooting a .22LR I have never seen any copper residue in the bore. Lead bullets actually I believe it is a Copper Wash and not actually Plated then may or may not be coated with a Wax. A protective coating for the lead as far as I believe and for no other purpose.

Many, and particularly Target Bullets only have a thick Wax coating.

I have used many cleaning products that do copper but in particular I'm after the Lead / Wax removal. Never seen a trace of copper on a patch.

[Wm.Traynor]

I trust you mean .22LR Lead Bullets or similar coated with Copper. .

My mistake, Apollo. I meant bullets for centrefires, in particular the 30/30. Just goes to show me that I can't be too careful. I never dream't of it being taken to be for rimfires
Sorry 'bout that.

[Vati]

I meant bullets for centrefires, in particular the 30/30.

Yeah you do.

Copper fouling will still build up whether its from a wash, plating or jacket. Faster or slower but it will.

Remove with solvent as usual, as often as you deem appropriate.

[Wm.Traynor]

Thank you Vati