AK Bore: Cleanable or Replace

[HK Fanboy82]

[Spyder]

Doesn't look terrible to me.

Wipe out. Get the foamy stuff. Fill the bore, let it sit overnight. 

[KahrMan]

You won't know until it is thoroughly cleaned.

[LeadFarmer74]

Doesn't look like it needs to be replaced. Just give it a very thorough cleaning and run it.

[smak28]

Solvent should help, but make sure you use it in a well ventilated area.

[HK Fanboy82]

Any recommendations on the solvents to clean that up?

I can't tell but is that even rust?

[smak28]

Any recommendations on the solvents to clean that up?

I can't tell but is that even rust?

Hoppe's #9

http://www.hoppes.com/bore-cleaners/no-9-solvent

[ar15barrels]

The previous owner had said they put only 2 mags through it

Did you ask him how many times he loaded those 2 mags?

[smak28]

Barrel still looks good as it looks like build up and not rust, but it's a small pic. If you can post a bigger pic, it may be easier for us to see.

[kcstott]

Get some Sweets 762 and use that. that will get the crud out right now.

Then if you want you could use some JB bore cleaner and bore bright. I only recommend that for precision rifles.

[HK Fanboy82]

Did you ask him how many times he loaded those 2 mags?

Yea, I should have asked him that. If I knew back then how easy it was to dissemble and AK and inspect, I would've had a lot more questions to ask...Live and learn & experience ain't free....

[1911colt.ml]

Barrel is just fine. Go and shoot it clean. You will enjoy the process.

[Fern]

Barrel is just fine. Go and shoot it clean. You will enjoy the process.

^^^^ like he said.

Buy some ammo and enjoy it.

[HK Fanboy82]

I ran some Blue Wonder Bore cleaner, then passed through it with a brush a few times, then a bore snake. The bore is now has a mirror shine

[hellayella]

It's chrome-lined for a reason