I hate cosmoline

[printcraft]

Haha, not sure.

Dishwasher method is fine actually. Does no harm to the washer at all and no bad smell in the house.

I've heard that is the water is too hot or prolonged it can
lift the grain of the wood and cause more problems.
No experience here but just passing it along.

 

[Integraholic]

I've heard that is the water is too hot or prolonged it can
lift the grain of the wood and cause more problems.
No experience here but just passing it along.

Collecting and Shooting the Military Surplus Rifle (2006) - Surplusrifle.com

 

[Hoosier Gun Coat]

That is all. Three hours in that grease and I'm going to bed now!

If you ever run into that again let me know. I have a long stainless tank that I use to degrease. Throw your action in and let it soak overnight.

 

[printcraft]

Collecting and Shooting the Military Surplus Rifle (2006) - Surplusrifle.com

Huh. Well that looks good! I guess it might be worth a try.

He does mention to cover any engraving or symbols with tape
to keep them from lifting. Maybe that is what I heard.

 

[quad50]

I don't do a lot of posts, new to this sort of thing. But a whole lot of years ago (41 to be exact) we used half diesel fuel and half gas, and let it soak.

 

[jennybird]

I don't do a lot of posts, new to this sort of thing. But a whole lot of years ago (41 to be exact) we used half diesel fuel and half gas, and let it soak.

Just be sure to light you up a big stogey while you're doing it. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/graphics/wp_Smiley_800.jpg

 

[printcraft]

I don't do a lot of posts, new to this sort of thing. But a whole lot of years ago (41 to be exact) we used half diesel fuel and half gas, and let it soak.

Yes, dad used to use something like this to clean the presses
years ago. I think some of our old Heidelberg platten press still has
some cosmoline on it. Same for press wash.

 

[1 old 0311]

I don't do a lot of posts, new to this sort of thing. But a whole lot of years ago (41 to be exact) we used half diesel fuel and half gas, and let it soak.

In boot camp we used 100% gasoline. It is REAL dangerous, but cleaned the M14 quick!

 

[miguel]

So, I have a sauna built into my house that has a concrete floor with a drain/shower. Think if I put the barrel, etc. (cosmo drenched) in there and turned it up to 150 or so nature would take its course? Then, I can hose the floor with the removable shower head.

 

[Sasquatchhunter]

yeah brake cleaner worked great for my Nagant

 

[Calvin]

Every old military bolter i have every bought oozed cosmoline at the range in perpetuity. Personally, I kinda like it!

-Calvin