When not to shoot corrosive?

[sonofvarmint]

In what circumstances would you not shoot corrosive 7.62 ammo?

 

[CMichaud]

If I had a "pristine" one that had some collector value I would park it and go buy a "non-pristine" version to be my shooter. Best of both worlds

 

[greywolf67nt]

Grab a crate of surplus and shoot the pi$$ out of it.
Clean thoroughly.
Repeat.

 

[CanadianBaconPancakes]

Anytime you wana shoot.

 

[collector67]

Grab a crate of surplus and shoot the pi$$ out of it.
Clean thoroughly.
Repeat.

This^

 

[Marcelt]

I prefer non corrosive but who can pass up a good deal on corrosive ammo, nothing a kettle of hot water won't fix

 

[D-Leach]

I have no issue shooting corrosive out of anything

That being said if I'm just wanting to blast off a few rounds I'll take a box of non corrosive to avoid tearing my rifles apart afterward.

 

[Robert Nicholson]

If I had a "pristine" one that had some collector value I would park it and go buy a "non-pristine" version to be my shooter. Best of both worlds

Yep! Having two or three SKS is a requirement.

 

[ricohman]

15 seconds of hot water and the corrosion issue is solved.
Clean, oil, repeat.

 

[Grock-co]

It's an SKS they are still only worth 250 dollars, shoot them until they don't work any more sell it and buy another one.

 

[Butcherbill]

The only time I avoid shooting corrosive ammo is when I don’t feel like cleaning rifles the same day I shoot them, has nothing to do with how pristine the gun is. In fact my one sks is a beauty, it looks the same as it did when I bought it and it’s only ever shot corrosive ammo. It’s not the boogeyman some people make it out to be, the primer leaves a salt residue behind and not acid or anything that’s actually corrosive. Flush it with water and clean as usual, oil and you’re done. It’s simple, real simple.

 

[C.308]

I used to stress about it a bit. Now looking back, I think i have ever only shot about 4 boxes (20rd) of non corrosive 7.62x39. the rest has always been corrosive.

Hot water, clean and oil. no issues ever.

 

[cement head]

It's an SKS they are still only worth 250 dollars, shoot them until they don't work any more sell it and buy another one.

I guess you haven't checked the price of a pristine sks lately . you don't have to soak it in a bath of soapy water like you said . just use boiling water. if you soak it in room temperature water it will take some time for the water to evaporate. but boiling water dissipates faster. as for corrosive . if it's what you have then shoot it and clean the entire gun . barrel - bolt - gas system etc.

 

[lawn gnome]

When something else is cheaper???

 

[saskcop]

Shoot corrosive like you stole it and then just clean your gun.

 

[DT741]

Corrosive ammo does not equal sulfuric acid.

If you are worried about a pristine SKS, don't shoot it at all

 

[ThrowBack]

I shoot corrosive when I know I'm going to be able to clean within the day. I use my non-corrosive when I'm going to be away from home and it might be a few days before I get to cleaning my rifle.

 

[Dad003]

people worrying about corrosive ammo in their 200$ sks when i shoot corrosive in my 3k XCR-L and dont even worry because i clean right after ....

 

[The Kurgan]

A kettle of boiling water down the action and gas tube and spray down with G96.

 

[DILLIGAF]

I would NEVER use corrosive ammo in any of my X39 rifles.