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Old 07-27-2004, 11:59 AM   #1
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Is there any way to remove the Laquer on these bullets?

So by now I have heard about the problem with Laquer coated bullets. But is there any way to remove the laquer from them before you fire them? If so is it even worth it?
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Old 07-27-2004, 01:03 PM   #2
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Bullets, I'm assuming the entire cartridge?

I'm sure it could be done. How safely and how much time would be the question.

I'd stick to taking the cleaning kit to the range and giving the chamger a scrub now and then.
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Old 07-27-2004, 05:09 PM   #3
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Yeah, I was just wondering. I don't want my action to get gummed up by it. But someone here said that you can stick a cleaning brush in a drill and give it a good scrubbing out. Does this work pretty good? What cleaning chemicals work the best to remove it? I know about Ammonia for cleaning corrosive ammo. But what about this laquer?
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Old 07-27-2004, 05:12 PM   #4
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you can wipe down each round with a paint thinner (Mineral spirits). just don't soak them in it
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Old 07-27-2004, 05:22 PM   #5
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I guess that would be a lot of unnecessary work when I could just get the ones without it. :right:
LOL I wonder how much elbow grease would it take to rub down 800rds? LOL :jaw:
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Old 07-27-2004, 05:44 PM   #6
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Just run a Bic lighter under them...BAM! The lacquer is gone...
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Old 07-27-2004, 06:01 PM   #7
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Well. Huummm. :insane: Yeah I guess that would work. A last resort, but would work
I will stick with the other kinds I guess. :right:
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Old 07-27-2004, 06:50 PM   #8
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what type of gun are you shooting them through???? i never had any problems with them.
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Old 07-27-2004, 06:59 PM   #9
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TOMMY DUDE!
What's happeni'n?
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Old 07-27-2004, 07:08 PM   #10
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TOMMY DUDE!
What's happeni'n?
Really! Where you been Neg? :insane:
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Old 07-27-2004, 07:10 PM   #11
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nuthin much Jerry !! thanks for askin .i been tryin to get my head right.too much stuff goin on right now for me to be happy . i'm just tryin to hang in there and keep my cool about things . lucky for me that i have kept my cool other wise them anti gunner's would have something to put into the fire.it's tough but you got to take it one day at a time.
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Hey, hang in there man. Been shopping for any Louisville sluggers lately? PappaG may be able to fix ya up
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we're with you Tommy, though i know what you would do if you could, don't please. your family needs you more.
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In all seriousness Pappa's right :right:

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"If" you're talking about cleaning lacquer off rounds...then use lacquer thinner or acetone.

"If" you're talking about cleaning oil (or it's deritives) off rounds...then use mineral spirits.

But...if you try to clean off lacquer with mineral spirits...it will coagulate and leave one big sticky mess. :nod:
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Old 07-27-2004, 11:07 PM   #16
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Tommy-I would be shooting them through my Mosins, when I order them this week. Does any one have any more advice about (IF I do ever use them) cleaning up the action after using these laquer coated ammo?
Seems I heard someone soaking their bolts and actions in gasoline afterward. But I know there is a safer way. Gas is very efficient cleaner, but albiet a very dangerous one.
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Talking Get to scrubbing those rounds.

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Didja try my suggestion in the previous post? :nod:

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Old 07-28-2004, 12:50 AM   #18
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my armour see my posts under problems cycling with my mosin, view the last post, the laquer coated rounds will work but you need to look at the thread
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Old 07-28-2004, 11:05 AM   #19
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Thanks Oxford. Mineral spirits might just be to goooie. But Acetone however might just do the trick.
Not that this is a really big deal but might save me a stiff action.
Lol- if you didn't know what I was talking about you might think it would be some thing else-
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Old 07-28-2004, 11:07 AM   #20
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Thanks I you as well 7mmag6. That does help me out and what to look for as well. Good cleaning. I just wasn't really sure about how to go about it so torough.

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