[Malice]

I have an M38 whose chamber likes to stick when I cycle the bolt on surplus silvertips. I know that its probably because the chamber isnt properly cleand, but im not sure how to go about cleaning it. Can someone post a detailed explanation, with pics if possible? Id be forever gratefull.

[Clean97GTI]

Usually this is caused by baked laquer in the chamber.

The best method I found when cleaning my M44 is to use a laquer/paint thinner and soak some q-tips in it. Brush the inside of the chamber and let it soak. Keep it wet with thinner.

Next, chuck up a stiff wire wheel in a dremel. The flex shaft is very useful here. After the thinner has soaked for a while, start the dremel on a slower speed and brush the chamber out. You can go to higher speeds, but make sure you keep it moist with thinner. Don't score the metal too badly as it will cllect more laquer even faster.
You could use a fine stone to grind the laquer out, but I think its asking for a n out of round chamber.

After shooting laquered mil-surp, clean the gun thoroughly. It will save you time and headache later on.

[entropy]

Read this: http://www.russian-mosin-nagant.com/sticking_bolt.htm , then join the forum! :)

It's very similar to what Clean97GTI describes, but more thorough. I've only had to do 2 of my 8 Mosins in the manner described, but I have never had any problems since doing it. I shoot Czech silvertip all the time, it's my favorite milsurp. :D

My M38 was my first Mosin, BTW. :)

[armoredman]

M38 = Babushka Thunderboomer! :cool:

[klover]

Chucked up a 20 ga shotgun brush in a drill motor, some solvent and vol la... a clean chamber. :)


I simply love my babuska boomer!

[Malice]

Ok, I had a 20ga brush and a drill motor. I dont think I can reach that up into the chamber though... ::scratches head::

[jobu07]

Ok, I had a 20ga brush and a drill motor. I dont think I can reach that up into the chamber though...
Try putting that brush on a section of cleaning rod then chuck it up in the drill. That oughta give you the length you need :)

[Red Tornado]

The best method I found when cleaning my M44 is to use a laquer/paint thinner and soak some q-tips in it. Brush the inside of the chamber and let it soak. Keep it wet with thinner.

Will Mineral spirits work for this? I have some for cosmoline removal and they seem pretty stout, but for laquer? My 91/30's starting to stick a bit.
Thanks,
RE

[rockstar.esq]

I realize my answer to your question doesn't have the "more power" thing going for it, however it is simpler. I bought a pair of curved hemostats otherwise known as uhh...roach clips. I soak the patch in Hoppes then I clamp it in the jaws of the hemostats and carefully clean the inside of the lugs. I find this is substantially more precise and seems to remove imbedded grit much better than the brush method.