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Offline alacran

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #25 on: September 16, 2024, 12:48:49 PM »
Unfortunately, I have been mired in a mile long to do list this Summer and haven't been able to shoot much. However, I haven't had to wipe once between shots using bear lube. Specifically, the stuff Smiley Grouch gave me. Yesterday, 15 shots without wiping. Labor Day weekend Rendezvous' trailwalk 22 shots
without wiping. I have tried Mr. Flintlocks lube and have had similar experience.
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #26 on: September 16, 2024, 03:47:53 PM »
Quote from: alacran on September 16, 2024, 12:48:49 PM
Unfortunately, I have been mired in a mile long to do list this Summer and haven't been able to shoot much. However, I haven't had to wipe once between shots using bear lube. Specifically, the stuff Smiley Grouch gave me. Yesterday, 15 shots without wiping. Labor Day weekend Rendezvous' trailwalk 22 shots
without wiping. I have tried Mr. Flintlocks lube and have had similar experience.
     Thats good news Buddy.  ;)  I am leaving this Sat. for Manitoba,s Duck Mountains to try to find an ( OPEC ) Bear, lots - O - Fat. Im otta sausage and low on Bear OIL.  :)                                                                                                                                               
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #27 on: September 16, 2024, 06:39:31 PM »
Good luck, SmyleeG.
Leave some for seed stock.
Good ball/patch combos need no wiping.
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Offline Martin S.

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #28 on: September 18, 2024, 03:18:12 AM »
Quote from: smylee grouch on September 16, 2024, 03:47:53 PM
Quote from: alacran on September 16, 2024, 12:48:49 PM
Unfortunately, I have been mired in a mile long to do list this Summer and haven't been able to shoot much. However, I haven't had to wipe once between shots using bear lube. Specifically, the stuff Smiley Grouch gave me. Yesterday, 15 shots without wiping. Labor Day weekend Rendezvous' trailwalk 22 shots
without wiping. I have tried Mr. Flintlocks lube and have had similar experience.
     Thats good news Buddy.  ;)  I am leaving this Sat. for Manitoba,s Duck Mountains to try to find an ( OPEC ) Bear, lots - O - Fat. Im otta sausage and low on Bear OIL.  :)                                                                                                                                               

I bought some bear oil a long time ago from someone on this forum.  It is in my freezer, and my wife keeps trying to throw it out.  I guess I need to actually try it.

I'd like to hear the results of your hunt.  I am interested in a bear hunt once I retire in a year and a half.  It's on my bucket list.
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Offline axman

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #29 on: September 27, 2024, 04:43:56 PM »
Kinda an odd question but roughly how many patches would 8oz lube?
Thanks
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #30 on: September 27, 2024, 06:40:25 PM »
500? Just a guess.
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Offline Bassdog1

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #31 on: February 22, 2025, 03:03:07 AM »
If anyone is interested there are several Vintage full bottles of Hoppes #9 Plus Black powder lube and solvent available on EBAY. These are the old 16 oz glass bottles. I have a few of them and it is really good lube. Just search under Vintage Hoppes. I have been looking for one of the old small metal drums of Hoppes for my Muzzle loader room as a display and came upon it.
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Offline Bassdog1

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #32 on: February 26, 2025, 08:05:46 PM »
The two bottles I ordered from ebay showed up today. Do not order this it has went bad in the bottle and is no longer useable.
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Offline P.W.Berkuta

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #33 on: February 26, 2025, 10:20:36 PM »
The other day I was organizing my BP shooting stuff and found a bottle of the stuff. Back in the day I was using it a lot and liked it. When it was discontinued, I switched to Mr. Flintlock's Lube.




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Offline Jeff Murray

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #34 on: February 27, 2025, 05:28:53 AM »
I have some that is in its original glass bottle that is still good.  Maybe glass bottle is the key?
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Offline axman

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Re: Hoppes #9 Plus
« Reply #35 on: March 03, 2025, 08:34:07 AM »
My 2  16oz bottles are good.
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