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hi, i just fired 20 rounds of non corrosive 7.62x39mm mfs SP 125gr for the first time in my "new" SKS and was wondering what the "basic" cleaning procedures are after fireing normal ammo in these guns. i would think the bore, gas piston and bolt assembly would be the bare minimum right? ive already cleaned all the cosmoline and gunk out of the whole thing and it seems like a waste of time to strip it right down to the bare parts again just for 20 rounds of the good stuff. (i already read the tutorial/sticky)
 
Just go with the sticky. Everyone does it slightly differently.
There are many, many ways to waste time, but cleaning a gun after using it aint one of em, look at it as practice for the day when you positively absolutely MUST strip and clean as the Zombies are beating down the front door :)
 
Lost...again said:
Just go with the sticky. Everyone does it slightly differently.
There are many, many ways to waste time, but cleaning a gun after using it aint one of em, look at it as practice for the day when you positively absolutely MUST strip and clean as the Zombies are beating down the front door :)
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Serously? You understand that is fantasy, right? There is a greater probability of a threat from extraterrestrials then there is from flesh eating zombies. Sorry to troll, but these references to zombies belittle our hobby.


Back on track. Just clean the bore and bolt after each range trip. Make sure the firing pin moves freely. give it a good once over every few hundred rounds.
 
Toyotawarrior said:
i just worry about the parts getting sloppy and loose from repeatedly takeing it apart.
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It was built sloppy and loose. Don't worry about it. For cleaning I would follow the sticky too. Cleaning it is a pain in the ass, so you might as well put a few hundred rounds through it every time you take it out.
 
hey man, zombies are real. didnt you see the news when that guy ate that other guys face off in miami? whats better than an sks to deal with the zombie threat, you run outa ammo you flip out the bayonet and aim for the head. :stirthepot2:
 
anyway, does anyone use grease or something on the moveing parts? i read something on the internet about useing moly lube (lithium grease) on the bolt assembly and trigger group (not the fireing pin though). also i was looking at something called rem drilube, it leaves a dry teflon coating to protect moveing parts.
 
BeaverMeat said:
Serously? You understand that is fantasy, right? There is a greater probability of a threat from extraterrestrials then there is from flesh eating zombies. Sorry to troll, but these references to zombies belittle our hobby.


Back on track. Just clean the bore and bolt after each range trip. Make sure the firing pin moves freely. give it a good once over every few hundred rounds.
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Bore, bolt, and GAS SYSTEM. Wipe down the tube and piston, the tube is unlined and is one of the first things that will corrode. The sticky will give you myriad options on how to do it.
 
how to do what? clean the gas system or the whole gun? takeing apart the gun isnt an issue, and i feel the sticky is a bit overkill for regular cleaning useing regular ammo. its like takeing apart your engine to do an oil change. i do feel the gas tube does need special attention though since all the gun powder and crap goes through it every time you pull the trigger.
 
RMXC51 said:
Bore, bolt, and GAS SYSTEM. Wipe down the tube and piston, the tube is unlined and is one of the first things that will corrode. The sticky will give you myriad options on how to do it.
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Yes, I forgot gas system. Clean it and run it dry (that is what I have been told)

One question about the gas port. How do you guys clean it using the cleaning tools provided? I have been wrapping a patch on the punch; or reamer as some people have called it, with the kit.
 
BeaverMeat said:
Serously? You understand that is fantasy, right? There is a greater probability of a threat from extraterrestrials then there is from flesh eating zombies. Sorry to troll, but these references to zombies belittle our hobby.


Back on track. Just clean the bore and bolt after each range trip. Make sure the firing pin moves freely. give it a good once over every few hundred rounds.
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Glad to hear you are aware of the Alien threat..........spread the word :)
 
same as been said non corrosive treat it as corrosive. hot water down the muzzle then brush and patches . i stole my wife's funnel and cut to fit tight on the muzzle works great
 
pc9 said:
This
I usually run about 600 to 800 rnds of non corrosive through my sks before I clean it.
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I do the same thing except when i decide i am going to clean i bring the corrosive stuff for the last range day before i clean
 
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