Originally Posted by
Skyline_12
I've been reading some gunsmithing books and I believe I recall them recommending you not overuse lead cleaning solvents because they will wear out the barrel over time, degrading performance and reducing it's lifespan. Although I could be remembering that wrong.
Also, if the fouling in the gun were to necessitate the use of brass brushes more frequently, or steel brushes and scraps in the chamber more, I wonder if that would also reduce the lifespan or performance of the parts.
I suspect I'd probably be more concerned about excessive lead buildup from the 22 ammo used more than the wear on the surface of the barrel or rifling itself, and the effect that lead could have on the rifling.
I am using a 5.56 chamber in my AR. Would that be an issue?
I am glad you mentioned that because that is a conversion kit I had not heard of yet. It looks like it could be a good one, and is cheaper than other options.
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