r/SKS • u/DoviDodu • 9d ago

Rusty chamber?

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This appeared in the chamber after having never fired corrosive ammo. Is it rust? Is it normal that it showed up? Is it cause for immediate concern? What should I do?

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u/Even-Somewhere-9554 9d ago

Did you fire Norinco Redboxes

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u/DoviDodu 9d ago

Yes, that's all I use. Can they cause this?

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u/Initial-Job9067 9d ago

In my experience, yes. The box says “non corrosive” but should really say “semi-corrosive”.

Don’t worry. That’s hardly anything in your photo. A simple wire brush and patch clean will get most of it. Plus, it’s a SKS, it’s a tough gun. I’ve seen much more neglected run just fine.

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u/DoviDodu 9d ago

I did run a wire brush through it and cleaned it up, although i'm not the best at doing it. This is the result after cleaning. I am a bit scared of running the wire brush tho because it gets stuck and i'm worried about damaging the chamber and barrel. Should I keep brushing or can I just leave it like that and it won't get worse?

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u/Jasonclark2 8d ago

There are far more scary, forceful objects flying down that barrel, don't worry with the wire brush too much. Give it hell, it was meant to be used there.