Took a sip of the Mosin Kool-aid

[singlesix]

Mainly that it is likely corrosive...which I guess just means I need to clean the gun better after shooting.

What is your experiance with surplus?

They shoot great. No problems producing good groups, only shot at 50 yards due to range limitations. I use hoppes No. 9 and clean right after shooting. I have a Otis Cleaning System, so cleaning is pretty easy. Hoppes will neutralize the corrosive salts. So far no problems with rusty on my Mosin.

 

[JJGatesE30]

They shoot great. No problems producing good groups, only shot at 50 yards due to range limitations. I use hoppes No. 9 and clean right after shooting. I have a Otis Cleaning System, so cleaning is pretty easy. Hoppes will neutralize the corrosive salts. So far no problems with rusty on my Mosin.

Sounds good, I do have a good amount of surplus ammo in 7.62x39 but I have never been very comfortable using it. Maybe I'll give it a try, thanks.

 

[usaguy2006]

youve got cosmoline in the chamber. i used mineral spirits and a wire brush to clean mine. just wait until it glues a case in the chamber!

ah i see.. so is that the safest way of going abou tit? i wont damage anything wirebrushing the inside, and mineral spirits isnt bad for the gun is it?

 

[singlesix]

ah i see.. so is that the safest way of going abou tit? i wont damage anything wirebrushing the inside, and mineral spirits isnt bad for the gun is it?

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns/99189-bolt_difficulty_with_my_mosin_nagant.html

Try this thread.