Cleaning

[Igiveup]

I found some old ammo in a box. It is .308 round nose corlock and is old and cruddy. Is it safe to put in into a tumbler to clean? There are 10 rounds.

 

[2500]

I don't think tumblers are made for live rounds. I'd try some Scotchbright. (sp)

 

[rockquarry]

People like to argue about this but I sure wouldn't put ammo in a tumbler. No cleaning needed IF the ammo will chamber without difficulty. If it won't chamber, don't shoot it; it's beyond cleaning and may have damaged and/or weakened brass.

 

[USSR]

I wouldn't do it. The tumbling could break down the powder grains, changing the burn rate. Remember, when shooting, you have an explosion happening in front of your face.

 

[Igiveup]

Nuff said. I agree, not worth the risk. I thought about the powder breakdown and it might affect the performance of the shot. I used to like that particular bullet and bet this ammo is from the seventies. I might try some Scotch Brite or other cleaner. Thank you for the information.

 

[USSR]

I might try some Scotch Brite or other cleaner.

Just make sure whatever you use doesn't contain ammonia.

 

[bigggbbruce]

I aquired 450 rounds of LC 7.62x51. Real grungy..

Ran all in my vibratory cleaner. Came out much cleaner.

I've run 300 through my gun so far, no issues.

I've cleaned many different calibers this way. Never caused any issues.