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<blockquote data-quote="aestus" data-source="post: 1807492" data-attributes="member: 2989"><p>I always clean the gas tube and barrel after shooting surplus ammo. YOu can get away with never cleaning it, but one thing to consider is that surplus ammo is corrosive. Even when it says it's "non-corrosive" you really can't count on that depending on the manufacturer. Also, caked up carbon and powder can also soak up moisture and over time will cause rust. Gas tubes are usually the first place rust will appear over time. Chrome lined barrels can rust if left alone with moisture for long periods of time. Will the rust affect the reliability? Most likely no. AK's will keep chugging, however, if you want to keep your AK's in good shape without pitting and rust, it's good to clean them often. </p><p></p><p>If you have a Yugo with a non-chrome lined barrel, besure to clean out the barrel thoroughly. I've seen yugo barrels that have been "cleaned" after shooting only to look like sewer pipes after a few weeks despite being cleaned and lubed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aestus, post: 1807492, member: 2989"] I always clean the gas tube and barrel after shooting surplus ammo. YOu can get away with never cleaning it, but one thing to consider is that surplus ammo is corrosive. Even when it says it's "non-corrosive" you really can't count on that depending on the manufacturer. Also, caked up carbon and powder can also soak up moisture and over time will cause rust. Gas tubes are usually the first place rust will appear over time. Chrome lined barrels can rust if left alone with moisture for long periods of time. Will the rust affect the reliability? Most likely no. AK's will keep chugging, however, if you want to keep your AK's in good shape without pitting and rust, it's good to clean them often. If you have a Yugo with a non-chrome lined barrel, besure to clean out the barrel thoroughly. I've seen yugo barrels that have been "cleaned" after shooting only to look like sewer pipes after a few weeks despite being cleaned and lubed. [/QUOTE]
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