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December 20, 2012, 11:30 AM | #1 |
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container to soak m91/30 barrel
Hey guys, I had a question about what container is safe to soak my barrel in? I cant use my bathtub, so that isn't an option. I'd like to soak the entire barrel and receiver at once. Using mineral spirits as soaking material, (I have a bunch, that's why.) But didn't know of a container longer enough to soak it in. All advice is welcome. thanks.
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December 20, 2012, 12:11 PM | #2 |
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If you are just soaking, not using heat, you could get some PVC pipe and put a cap on one end.
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December 20, 2012, 12:17 PM | #3 | |
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PVC Pipe, cut to size.
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Our M/L classes, last all day and normally shoot about 75 rounds. We usually use one sidelocks and keep an in-line, in reserve. When done, I give all a cursory was or wipe, with Ballistol. By the time I get back to my shop, I'm fairly tired and lazy. I just diassemble, drop the barrel in the tube, walk away and let it soak for about three days. As long a I keep my barrel, submerged, nothing will start to rust of corrode. ..... Be Safe !!!
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December 20, 2012, 12:47 PM | #4 |
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December 20, 2012, 01:17 PM | #5 |
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The PVC is a great idea. Will the cosmo just float to the top?
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December 20, 2012, 01:32 PM | #6 | |
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Test a your sample !!
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Occasionally, while soaking, you might want to slosh it a little to loosen it up more. I miight suggest that you take a small sample and drop it into a small container of mineral spirits. Please let us know how you make out. ... Be Safe !!!
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December 20, 2012, 10:03 PM | #7 |
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I've also heard of people using a section of rain gutter wit end caps.
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December 21, 2012, 09:04 AM | #8 |
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Is there a time period I have to think about after removing it and then scrubbing the hell out of it, before it starts to rust? Once I feel it's clean, I'll put it back in the mineral spirits just to make sure. But rusting isnt an option. how long do i have to wipe it down with oil to make sure of this? Thanks again for all the help and suggestions guys...
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