RWMC
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I'm considering purchasing a stainless steel Savage Axis rifle in .308 Winchester. There is some older Czech-made .308 surplus ammo on the market that is corrosive. Will firing corrosive ammo through a stainless steel barrel require the same thorough cleaning as it does when fired through a carbon steel barrel? I have fired corrosive 8x57 ammo through my k98 for years, and am aware of what it takes to keep the bore looking good. I'm just curious if I will have to do as much up-keep on a stainless steel rifle. Thanks for your replies.