Heritage Rough Rider: Easy Cleaning

Published on August 23, 2022
Duration: 7:45

Dustin from Guns of the West demonstrates an easy ultrasonic cleaning method for the Heritage Rough Rider revolver. This technique, suitable for most revolvers except those with very long barrels, utilizes lukewarm water, Dawn dish soap, and Ballistol for lubrication. The process involves field stripping, submerging specific parts in the ultrasonic cleaner, thorough drying with an air compressor, and reassembly.

Quick Summary

An easy method for cleaning the Heritage Rough Rider revolver uses an ultrasonic cleaner with lukewarm water and Dawn dish soap. After field stripping, the cylinder and barrel/ejector area are submerged. Parts are then thoroughly dried, lubricated with Ballistol, and reassembled.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:23Demonstration Model
  3. 00:39Ultrasonic Cleaning Method
  4. 00:56Cleaning Supplies
  5. 01:54Field Stripping the Revolver
  6. 02:10Cylinder in Ultrasonic Cleaner
  7. 02:38Revolver in Ultrasonic Cleaner
  8. 03:00Setting Up Ultrasonic Machine
  9. 03:44Ultrasonic Cleaning Cycle
  10. 03:50Drying the Parts
  11. 04:25Oiling with Ballistol
  12. 05:22Cleaning with Patches
  13. 06:09Final Wipe Down
  14. 06:49Cleaning Base Pin
  15. 06:59Reassembly
  16. 07:20Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended method for cleaning a Heritage Rough Rider revolver?

The recommended method involves using an ultrasonic cleaning machine with lukewarm water and Dawn dish soap for field-stripped parts like the cylinder and barrel/ejector area. After cleaning, parts should be dried thoroughly and then lubricated with Ballistol.

What supplies are needed for the ultrasonic cleaning of a Heritage Rough Rider?

You will need an ultrasonic cleaning machine, lukewarm water, Dawn dish soap, Ballistol for lubrication, a cleaning rod with 22 caliber patches, and an air compressor for drying is highly recommended. A cleaning mat is also useful for organization.

How do you field strip a Heritage Rough Rider for cleaning?

To field strip, open the loading gate, pull the hammer to half-cock, press the base pin spring, and then remove the base pin and cylinder. The rest of the firearm can be placed in the ultrasonic cleaner with only the barrel and ejector area submerged.

What is the role of Ballistol in cleaning the Heritage Rough Rider?

Ballistol is used after cleaning and drying to lubricate and protect all metal surfaces of the firearm. It's applied liberally and worked in, then excess is wiped off, leaving a protective coating.

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