SKS question

[GDavies]

I just wanted to know if you should strip down your bolt after you shoot corrosive ammo ? I but the bolt , bolt carrier , return spring and all the gas system parts in boiling souping water then put boiling water throught the barrle and gas tube. Then but some windex on all the parts after and washed them clean. That should be good right im not going to get damage on any of the parts.

 

[Valashnikov]

That should do it. lol. What a pain eh? Hope you shot enough rounds top make it worth it! Make sure it's all very, very dry!

 

[saskgunowner101]

Use the search function and you will find a few threads on this.For myself, I use boiling water first over all metal parts. I have never taken the bolt apart, and it hasn't froze up on me. I pay attention to inside the gas tube, and the part where the gas blows through to the tube.

Then a quick clean as normal. I have used ammonia, but I just use water now, it seems to work as well. If you look hard enough, you can find a post where someone has a empty case soldered to a copper pipe, with that attached to a funnel.

 

[heavyBullet]

I'll save you the search. A fellow member (P.P) made this for me.

 

[GDavies]

Thx guys the gun was loads of fun to shoot so i just wanted to make sure i did eveything right to keep it in good working order for years to come

 

[getthismanaslap]

I just wanted to know if you should strip down your bolt after you shoot corrosive ammo ? I but the bolt , bolt carrier , return spring and all the gas system parts in boiling souping water then put boiling water throught the barrle and gas tube. Then but some windex on all the parts after and washed them clean. That should be good right im not going to get damage on any of the parts.

if you are gonna leave it parked in the safe for any length of time dont forget to oil it up..and run a patch through before you shoot again. and i would pull the bolt from time to time..it is easy anyway

 

[ian_in_vic]

This is one place (actually the only place) where WD 40 can be really usefull. Spray some on the bolt assembly - bolt, firing pin cavity etc. stand it up so the WD will drain away, and there'll be no possibilty of water in the bolt assembly.

 

[rchmontreal]

The areas most affected by corrosive ammunition are:

Barrel, chamber, gas piston, gas cylinder tube, gas chamber, bolt face. There is no need to disassemble your bolt after firing.

WD 40 is used to displace water. It is a poor lubricant and will not stop corrosion. If you have exposed the bolt to water, it may be of some use. If using boiling water to clean out corrosive salts, try not getting everywhere. It will start to rust the metal under the wood (like the hand guard around the gas cylinder tube) and areas you can't dry and oil. Ammonia (like in Windex) works well and is easy to clean up. No funnels, etc and hot water splashing about. Remember, water and firearms is not a good mix.

After cleaning, stick with an appropriate firearm oil. I prefer Break free CLP. It is mil spec and used by both the Canadian and US military as their primary weapon lubricant.

 

[michaelsabre]

If you ONLY shoot like 50 rounds, then bolt face is all you have to worry about.

If you shoot 200 rounds, you may find the gas found its way to the side of bolt carrier.

 

[rchmontreal]

Sorry, if you shoot 50 rounds of corrosive ammunition then you only need to clean the bolt face?

Go ahead and do that. Then place it your gun safe (probably in your basement), and take it out a few weeks later. Anyone want to give it a try?

 

[michaelsabre]

Of course you have to clean the barrel and gas system, even after one shot.

Just don't have to strip down the bolt.