Corrosive ammo? It doesn't say.

[TMan]

So I ordered this ammo from SOG for the Nagant.

www.southernohiogun.com/ammo2.html

It doesn't state that it is non-corrosive, so I must assume that it is corrosive. Wonderful, I've never shot corrosive ammo, and I have no idea how I should clean the revolver afterward. I think I have just about every cleaner known to man, but is there a particular one that is best for cleaning guns that have been shot with corrosive ammo?

[5ontarget]

If it doesn't say and it is older mil-surp ammo, alway assume the worst...corrosive.

Many different ways to clean corrosive ammo. Some say to just pour hot water down the barrel/cylinder, then clean normally. Others say to make a solution of ammonia and water and pour it down the bbl/cylinder. Or take a bottle of windex and spray/pour it down the bbl/cyl and clean as normal. The old military guys say to pee down the bbl, if none of the other stuff is available.

I emailed Blue Wonder about this as well. They claim their product will neutralize/clean the corrosive salts as well.

[TMan]

Thanks for the quick response. I think I'll wait until you hear back from Blue Wonder before I go shoot it. Although the gun was really inexpensive I don't want to screw it up. I got a good one too, I can't see any wear on it whatsoever.

I put a round in the cylinder and the cartridge actually sticks out the front of the cylinder. The bullet is down inside the cartridge.

[MLB]

Urinating on your handgun may void the warantee...

[TMan]

Good one MLB. Best laugh I've had in awhile. ;D

[5ontarget]

Part of the response from Blue Wonder "It will completely neutralize the salts in corrosive ammo."

[TA]

It seems the 70's is around the time of military ammo changed over to non-corrosive, but the rule is when in doubt, clean it as if it is corrosive. Also, do not trust these dealers that say it is non-corrosive. I have also seen "mildly corrosive" advertised. What the hell is that? How bad would a mildly corroded barrel be?

Many guys say hot soap and water works well. Ammonia also seems to be a key ingredient amoung others at neutralizing the corrosive salts. Most good bore cleaners have some ammonia in them. Take a wiff. Just do a good cleaning immediately afterwards and follow up with a good oil and you should be fine.

["DoubleAction"]

Some ammunition might be marked non Corrosive but that will not include the primers, only the powder.

[TMan]

I used the Blue Wonder, but I guess only time will tell if it doesn't rust. It sure looks clean. I oiled it well afterwards with Wilson's oil.

[somery]

whats this about corrosive ammo? my winchester 9mm luger white box of ammo mentions nothing of this corrosiveness....what does this mean and what do i do

[TA]

No worries Somery. Older military surplus is about the only corrosive ammo available. If you are buying new production ammo, it is non-corrosive.