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Posted: 12/11/2001 4:28:58 PM EDT
Hello people,
My question is how the hell does one clean the accumulated varnish from the chamber of a weapon which has fired hundreds of varnish coated/sealed ammo? (Like that Russian stuff)
I've heard some nasty consequences to using such ammo and the build-up of varnish.
Thanks!!!
Link Posted: 12/11/2001 5:06:40 PM EDT
[#1]
You might try a citrus based cleaner such as Goo Gone for a conservative start.  If that doesn't work, get some xylene, acetone, mek, or another solvent.
Link Posted: 12/11/2001 6:40:09 PM EDT
[#2]
Get a green pad like the one on the back of a sponge. Get a dowel and cut a notch in one end. Insert a cut portion of green pad in the dowel rod, put the other in a drill. Insert in chamber and let the drill do the work. I know this is not clear but is the best I can do.
GG
Link Posted: 12/12/2001 11:10:47 AM EDT
[#3]
Never done it myself, but you can try the following until you find one that will remove the stuff:

1) mineral spirits / paint thinner
2) lacquer thinner
3) brake cleaner
3) acetone / MEK

Be careful not to let this stuff get on any plastic.
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