Posted by VarmintGuy on February 13, 1999 at 21:49:54:
In Reply to: Kroil or not to Kroil - that is the question posted by Travis on February 13, 1999 at 19:10:57:
Travis: I have been shooting in the Seattle area for more than 35 years but I have only been Moly-Coating my bullets for 2 1/2 years. I was not aware of the rumor/possibility that Moly in the barrel might cause corrosion if water came in contact with the Moly-Coated bore. Back when I was in Seattle, I just moved to Montana last August. No moisture problems here. Out of ignorance though when I was in Seattle I did what I do to this day with all my barrels I clean them as well as I want and then apply a coat of Break Free to the bore. It has not bothered my Moly-Coated barrels as yet and I consider it the best oil to leave in a bore while hunting and in between cleanings. I once got back to base camp on a Mt. Goat hunt after being in the torrential rain all day. Once inside the tent I removed the bolt from my beloved pre-64 Model 70 and I nearly cried it was full of beaded water. I quickly got out the Belding and Mull back pack cleaning rod and cleared the barrel expecting to see rust. Nope just clear water and a little Break Free. I reapplied more Break Free and hunted on!
Like I say though Travis I am new to Moly-Coating as it is a relatively new thing anyway and I have not heard a lot of discussion on this point if at all. I will be interested to read other postings on your great question.
By the way I do clean my Moly-barrels with Kroil. Do you shoot at the Seattle Police Atheletic Associations Range in the Duwamish area? Thats were I did most of my "shooting in the rain".
Hold into the rain (As they say in Seattle)
VarmintGuy