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    Old_School liked post by fernleaf On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    Any of the Greek HXP .303, .308 or .30-06 made since the 1960s is non-corrosive but as others have said, carbon can ruin your bore if not removed (copper kills accuracy, carbon kills bores). A...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 09:04 PM
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    Old_School liked post by zimmer On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    Gun shops give weird advise on occassion. Some of them have good knowledgeable staff whilst others, although they sell the stuff, have low practical experience. The fact that your brushes are not...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 09:03 PM
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    Old_School liked post by Micky Duck On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    I went for walk yesterday with blued rifle..got home and sat it on couch in warm dry room overnight,cleaned it this morning and there was two good sized rust patches on action where sweat from my...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 09:02 PM
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    Old_School liked post by csmiffy On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    Collins 90 seems to work OK. Was recommended to me. Don't know about its comparison to hoppes but was told hoppes wasn't as good as it used to be. I haven't done enough barrel fouling to see
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 09:00 PM
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    Old_School liked post by cambo On thread : needing some new 4x4 tyres
    Razr AT vs MT 222263 Razr MT vs 764 MT 222264
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 11:35 AM
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    Old_School liked post by Micky Duck On thread : why is .22LR ammo so expensive now?
    because we make our own shotgun ammunition here in Washdyke/Timaru...the falcon store is there and sells ammunition worldwide.... and its good stuff too.
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 12:25 AM
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    Old_School liked post by Micky Duck On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    dont overthink it..... clean it,reoil it,put it away..clean rag before shooting and repeat.if you use a LIGHT oil like you Mums 3n1 oil for sewing machine or the likes of breakfreeCLP for that final...
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 08:55 PM
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    Old_School liked post by zimmer On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    Used Brakleen for years. Buy several cans at once when on special. Use it for other cleaning tasks, not just gun cleaning. It will remove carbon and a bit of Cu when using it for the initial part of...
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 08:55 PM
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    Old_School liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    yeah I stick to bronze brushes and use very sparingly - protection after- I stick to Remington oil -lasts well
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 08:54 PM
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    Old_School liked post by MCCPRO On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    I dont believe they would be triggering events if the firearms were not currently onbthe registry and privately traded. Could be wrong and accept all criticism Sent from my SM-N981B using...
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 08:25 PM
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    Old_School liked post by Micky Duck On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    just keep it away from scope....
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 07:25 PM
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    Old_School liked post by Three O'Three On thread : Dogs, CBD Oil and FAL's
    Shit! I knew I should of gone to the field days
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 07:12 PM
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    Old_School liked post by zimmer On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    Agreed +1 for boiling water. That's all we used in my old 303 rifle club days. Every Saturday when getting home had to face up to cleaning. Parker Hale amongst their accessories used to make an...
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 06:56 PM
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    Old_School liked post by kotuku On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    dissolve the steel In minutae if any -Id be more worried about corrosive ammo etc .hell i use vinegar on fish&chips -doesnt even soften the bloody soggy batter! Ill give you another wee tip for free...
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 06:55 PM
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    Old_School liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : HXP 303 ammo corrosive? found rust in my barrel
    I would guess if they state they are then likely they are a nitro powder solvent - I just dont know the products
    Liked On: 23-06-2023, 06:54 PM

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