SKS and CZ 858 cosmoline
- Thread starter Rhyno
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Arloashean
CGN Regular
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- People's Republic of Toronto
There are likely to be those who argue that sweating/steaming/baking off the cosmoline is a rite of passage. And that you should pay more for the privilege.
But, if you're not one of those, there's an obvious solution: the Equipment Exchange!
But, if you're not one of those, there's an obvious solution: the Equipment Exchange!
Which is also a bit of a misnomer as I understand. MOST of the CZ858 is "new". Some of the parts are "used good condition".
But ya... now that I think of it... why would they cosmo the thing after building it up off a new receiver etc?
I just assumed they did the whole gun at one point in time as the brown gook started seeping out of the trigger group, the front sight post thread hole and the retaining pin holes after a couple of hundred rounds.
"...CZ858s are NEW firearms..." And? All new firearms come with a rust inhibitor on 'em that needs to come off before shooting. Isn't cosmoline though. Mind you, no shop could sell any firearm, milsurp or otherwise, that is slathered in that stuff.
Unless CZ changed something then even the CZ comes in a preserving oil. It still needs to be stored after production and then shipped to suppliers/dealers and sit on a shelf for months. If your too lazy to clean your guns....I hear knitting needles come nice and clean. It takes 10 mins to break it down and get it spotless. Your going to have to clean the rifle after every range trip and de-greasing it is a good way to get familiar with it.
I never said I was too lazy to clean my guns. I just asked if any stores sold them with the cosmoline already removed. Don't assume, you know the saying. You could have just stopped your "helpful" response at the end of "sit on a shelf for months" but instead you felt the need to try and throw a jab my way. Its funny because I thought this forum was to share knowledge and help people out.
Ar180shooter
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Ottawa, ON
Sorry about your feelings, I didnt mean to wreck your day like that. The point is its a quick simple process to remove the cosmo and its a great excercise to get familiar with the rifle. The supplier would have to up the cost of the rifle to pay someone to degrease each one, and then the metal is open to the elements. It would be hard to stay competitive selling cheap rifles for more than the other dealers. And BTW I catch plenty of flak for every post that someone else disagrees with. Its life.
My feelings were not hurt just pointing out that maybe some people would be scared off and not welcome if they do not feel like they can ask questions.
Anyway, I do agree that it would get you familiar with the gun. Is the simplest way to get it all off to use boiling water on and through all parts? Do you really have to bake the wood parts?
Anyway, I do agree that it would get you familiar with the gun. Is the simplest way to get it all off to use boiling water on and through all parts? Do you really have to bake the wood parts?
there are plenty of methods, most work quite well. heres my way: wipe with a rag to take excess off, then spray with wd-40 and wipe with clean rag to completely remove cosmoline, then spray with glass cleaner and wipe to remove wd-40 so it isnt oily and smelly for 2 weeks. This leaves it very clean and works quick. The wd-40 wont harm the bluing or wood finish. You may get small bits of dried cosmoline, just use a little extra wd-40 and steel wool to rub it off. cosmoline comes off easy so there are alot of different methods that all work well
As far as I am aware there shouldnt be any cosmoline on the rifle like others are saying.
originally its sounds like there was just excess oil, when oil gets heated it is more fluid and will run.
If Im not paying attention and put too much oil in she will ooze from ever orifice
Some times she will even try to spit it in my eye but thank god for safety glasses.
For cleaning Hoppes elite gun cleaner works wonders and no nasty smell>
Outers Crud cutter works well and evaporates quickly and sometimes Ill use a little
Outers Nitro solvent.
The hoppes Elite works amazingly well.
originally its sounds like there was just excess oil, when oil gets heated it is more fluid and will run.
If Im not paying attention and put too much oil in she will ooze from ever orifice
Some times she will even try to spit it in my eye but thank god for safety glasses. For cleaning Hoppes elite gun cleaner works wonders and no nasty smell>
Outers Crud cutter works well and evaporates quickly and sometimes Ill use a little
Outers Nitro solvent.
The hoppes Elite works amazingly well.
