corrosive?

[Pattern14]

EPR16
Don't clean it after shooting, wait a couple of weeks, and look down the barrel. If it looks like the Amazon rain forest inside- it's corrosive.

A lot of corrosive ammunition today is military surplus or stuff from countries I have trouble spelling.

Actually, don't worry if it's corrosive, just make sure you flush the barrel with hot water after shooting, let it dry and oil it. You'll be fine and the barrel will appreciate and love you for it.

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[EPR16]

Pattern14,

Thanks for the advice. Please forgive the silly question but I have never flushed a barrel of any gun with water. Is there a proper way so I don't damage parts? I assume I should remove the bolt and use a funnel and pour from the bolt end and exit the barrel?

Just want to make sure I am not missing something since I am new to all this.

Thanks again

Aaron

EPR16
Don't clean it after shooting, wait a couple of weeks, and look down the barrel. If it looks like the Amazon rain forest inside- it's corrosive.

A lot of corrosive ammunition today is military surplus or stuff from countries I have trouble spelling.

Actually, don't worry if it's corrosive, just make sure you flush the barrel with hot water after shooting, let it dry and oil it. You'll be fine and the barrel will appreciate and love you for it.

[Pattern14]

Is there a proper way so I don't damage parts? I assume I should remove the bolt and use a funnel and pour from the bolt end and exit the barrel?

That's how it's done. I have a funnel with a long neck that fits into the receiver and takes the place of the bolt. I made it with a plastic funnel and a length of 1/2" diameter PVC pipe. When you pour just make sure you do it slowly otherwise the water will go everywhere. If the water is hot enough the barrel will dry quickly and when it cools you can clean normally.

[EPR16]

That's how it's done. I have a funnel with a long neck that fits into the receiver and takes the place of the bolt. I made it with a plastic funnel and a length of 1/2" diameter PVC pipe. When you pour just make sure you do it slowly otherwise the water will go everywhere. If the water is hot enough the barrel will dry quickly and when it cools you can clean normally.

Perfect, big thanks! I know exactly which funnel I will use. I have one that I use for my motorcycle which is curved and will fit great.