Proper Gun Cleaning Question for SKS and M305 (non-corrosive)

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Hi --

I have 2 SKS's and a Norinco M305, and all three of them have chrome-lined barrels. I mostly shoot Norinco ammo (non-corrosive), so it is either steel cased or copper washed steel cased. I clean the guns after each trip to the range, having typically fired 40 rounds through each, but sometimes more. I have been using Hoppe's #9 Copper Cleaning Solution, letting it soak for 20 minutes or so, then running a clean patch through, and then repeating this process. When the patches look clean, I run a lightly oiled patch through the barrel. Generally, I don't use the brass brush because I worry about damaging the barrel. However, when I cleaned my SKS last night, I used the brush and got a LOT of crud out of the barrel, which makes me wonder if I should use it more frequently?

What do other folks recommend, specifically regarding using the brush, but also more generally for cleaning up after this kind of shooting and ammo? I want to find the right balance between rigorous cleaning and damaging the guns.

Thanks for all input!

 

[fiddler]

Firstly, a brass brush will not hurt a barrel. Knock yourself out. Hoppes is ok for normal cleaning but is not a de-fouling solution for copper or metallic build up. Also, hoppes will not remove salts from corrosive ammo if you shoot any. Sometimes ammunition, even though not corrosive can be very dirty and leave lots of crud behind in your barrel and receiver.

 

[silverfoxdj]

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[skneub]

Starting to feel guilty for running ....Hahahahahah I dunno how much milsurp thru my sks out shooting

Then blasting it with brake kleen and an oily patch

I would think yours is pretty well taken care of

 

[Magellann]

Sonds like your on the right track, you will find some ammo is a lot dirtier than others.