Kibler's Longrifles Knowledge Base

How do you recommend cleaning a flintlock muzzleloader barrel?

Plug the touch hole with a toothpick and use warm, soapy water (Dawn dish soap works very well). Swish the soapy water around the barrel until it runs clear. Afterwards, run a dry patch through to dry the bore, and then apply a coat of oil to protect it.

Topics: Building & FinishingLast verified: 2026-08-16Also called: touch hole, touch-hole, touchhole, vent, vent hole, flintlock, flint, flinter, flint ignition, cleaning, clean the rifle, maintenance, swabbing, fouling, barrel, patch, cloth patch, patching, ticking