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MAD DOG · September 5, 1999, 12:59 PM

BEWARE of the HIGHLY caustic properties of RB17.
A Ph test will show it to be nearly as caustic as Drano.
That's right, Drano.
The only thing I would use it on is an SKS with a chrome bore that was right off the boat in VERY fouled out condition. Then NEUTRALIZE with a slightly acidic solution, then go after it with Shooters Choice to remove ALL residue.
This stuff has proven to be corrosive on gunmetal here in our shop like nothing else I have used. I keep it locked up so as to prevent tragedies with good weapons.
BE CAREFUL WITH IT!

September 5, 1999, 12:59 PM	#5
MAD DOG Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: Arizona. Posts: 853	BEWARE of the HIGHLY caustic properties of RB17. A Ph test will show it to be nearly as caustic as Drano. That's right, Drano. The only thing I would use it on is an SKS with a chrome bore that was right off the boat in VERY fouled out condition. Then NEUTRALIZE with a slightly acidic solution, then go after it with Shooters Choice to remove ALL residue. This stuff has proven to be corrosive on gunmetal here in our shop like nothing else I have used. I keep it locked up so as to prevent tragedies with good weapons. BE CAREFUL WITH IT!