testing corrosive primers on bare metal.

[Curtton]

I did a test a few years ago to simply determine the effect of corrosive primers on bare steel, i.e. no cleaners applied. I had bare steel fired upon by corrosive, another with non-corrosive, and another that had not been fired on (a "control" sample). I could not detect any difference between the three!

so do you have an explanation as to why there was no difference between the three ?

 

[MosinNagantM44]

No, it won't. Let's say you fired CZ - now the salt is stick to the gas tube and piston. Then you fired Norc....but that's won't remove the salt at all.

LOL i have been doing that for over a year and no corrosion can be found in all my sks, cz858.

 

[5440fight]

I use a tin turkey platter to catch the water, a funnel, and a hot kettle. Then brake cleaner, patches, oil. Works perfect, but discourages me from shooting more than one "corrosive eater" in each range trip.

Ps, a compressor and air nozzle is a great way to dry, or lay bolt etc. in front of a halogen work light while you clean other bits...

 

[saskcop]

The thermos of boiling soapy water taken to the range is a good idea. I often will spray down my hot gun with windex at the range and then rinse off with hot water at home. Never had a problem.

 

[5440fight]

The thermos of boiling soapy water taken to the range is a good idea. I often will spray down my hot gun with windex at the range and then rinse off with hot water at home. Never had a problem.

Not a lot of humidity in sask though. Some guys out here on the coast report major issues, but I've had none. I've seen a mosin nagant bolt rust up overnight when it was slightly damp. Scrubbed off nice and I keep all my bolts stored with a light coat of oil.

 

[michaelsabre]

LOL i have been doing that for over a year and no corrosion can be found in all my sks, cz858.

That' very interesting. So how many shots of Non-Corrosive do you run after shoot CZ?

 

[Rocket Surgery]

LOL i have been doing that for over a year and no corrosion can be found in all my sks, cz858.

So you just clean normally when you get home with Hoppes or something? What kind of humidity do you deal with? I see you're in Vancouver so I'm guessing the same as Victoria haha

 

[Andy]

so do you have an explanation as to why there was no difference between the three ?

No detectable difference to be fair. I think it speaks to how we overstate the effect of corrosive ammo (it doesn't turn barrels to dust in minutes), and understate the effect simple moisture in the air can have. I've suffered far more damage due to water than I have corrosive ammo.

 

[lone-wolf]

I had bare steel fired upon by corrosive, another with non-corrosive, and another that had not been fired on (a "control" sample). I could not detect any difference between the three!

Gas piston on my sks was rusty within 24hours from firing corrosive and putting the rifle away without cleaning.
I can see the ocean from where I'm typing this.

 

[Curtton]

I think it speaks to how we overstate the effect of corrosive ammo (it doesn't turn barrels to dust in minutes), and understate the effect simple moisture in the air can have.

????? then how do you explain the differences in rust in my test if it moisture in the air , shouldnt all the test strips be the same ? but it isnt.

not to mention at the bottom of each strips where the blast was directed away has no rust.

 

[Clobbersauras]

I have to admit, I have never used water or detergents to clean up after corrosive ammo. I use g96 and strip the rifle all the way down and do a thorough cleaning. I have never had an issue with rust or pitting. My 2 cents.

X2, though I used windex for a few years. Now i just do a thorough cleaning with G96. No problems.

 

[bobdbldr]

Gas piston on my sks was rusty within 24hours from firing corrosive and putting the rifle away without cleaning.
I can see the ocean from where I'm typing this.

Same here gotta get it out quick or she will start to rust,gas piston especially,sks barrel is chrome so helps there but mosin needs attention right away, hot water then cleaning!

 

[dakotamar]

where is the pee test strip? i always have some of that with me at the range...

 

[Tyockell18]

moral of the Story, corrosive ammo in general sucks donkey balls....


Thanks for showing us though.

 

[emmab]

moral of the Story, corrosive ammo in general sucks donkey balls....


but it's still cheap!(cheaper than donkey balls) and so is water

 

[Satain]

moral of the Story, corrosive ammo in general sucks donkey balls....


but it's still cheap!(cheaper than donkey balls) and so is water

Save Water drink beer then piss down the barrel. Works just as good