Cleaning and FMJ ammo

Herb · 07-19-2002, 11:48 PM

Heydrich, I like to use FMJ UMC ammo. I have read that others like the Wolf ammo at a little over $5.00 a box(50). Acetone is good but it evaporates really quick, I have found that it really doesn't get all of the old oil off for some reason, really screwed up a blueing project as a result. When I was in the Army they used a 50 gal drum cut in half and filled with diesel fuel, kerosene would prbably be just as good for overall cleaning. Isopropyl alcohol is also good. Go to K-Mart and get a spray dispensor of "Greased Lightnig" it works great but can be hard on the hands as it is a little caustic.

07-19-2002, 11:48 PM	#2
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Heydrich, I like to use FMJ UMC ammo. I have read that others like the Wolf ammo at a little over $5.00 a box(50). Acetone is good but it evaporates really quick, I have found that it really doesn't get all of the old oil off for some reason, really screwed up a blueing project as a result. When I was in the Army they used a 50 gal drum cut in half and filled with diesel fuel, kerosene would prbably be just as good for overall cleaning. Isopropyl alcohol is also good. Go to K-Mart and get a spray dispensor of "Greased Lightnig" it works great but can be hard on the hands as it is a little caustic. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

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