Mosin T53 barrel: is this an obstruction in the barrel?

[fatty 241]

Just picked up my Type 53 and after trying to clean the snot out of it I see that there's something possible in the barrel.

 

I ran a thing metal rod down the muzzle end to see if i could feel anything but i can't really tell how far down it is.

 

Has anyone ever seen anything like this in their mosin barrels? It looks likes it's above the surface so i'm assuming this is a no-go to shoot unless i can clear it out?

 

is it possible for the barrel to pit that large?

 

 

What would you guys recommend to clean the bore with? I've pretty much cleaned everything but the bore.

[MattH 0]

Try running a brush or patch through it and see if it comes out. Doesn't look to be pitting to me, maybe something stuck in the oil or grease used for storing the rifle.

[alec.mc 180]

Go ahead and shoot it, whatever is in it's way will be blown out the front along with the bullet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[alec.mc 180]

or get a snug brush and get whatever it is out.

[fatty 241]

Go ahead and shoot it, whatever is in it's way will be blown out the front along with the bullet.

 

isnt that a little dangerous..?

[Malsua 1,422]

I would try to use a brush to get that out of there.

 

I would not shoot it until the barrel is obstruction free.

[alec.mc 180]

isnt that a little dangerous..?

 

[BlueLineFish 615]

 

 

isnt that a little dangerous..?

 

The fact that this was taken as anything but sarcastic is worrisome

[HODGIE 3]

It looks more like a chunk missing from the bore rather then an obsctrution to me but it may just be the picture.

Google eletro bore cleaning , you can make your own it's fairly easy and will remove any build up that may be in there.

[fatty 241]

i knew that was sarcasm... jesus...

 

thanks for the tip hodgie. im scrubbing the shit out of it doesnt work i'll look into that

[Qel Hoth 33]

Might be some cosmo, if it is heat and/or mineral spirits.

[junkmanted 54]

the best thing for this type of stuff is stainless steel bore brushes . I see them at gun shows now and then. They dont give out like the brass brushes .

 

JTY if you want to take a ride today PM me I have a few 30 cal ones

[Regulator72 80]

the best thing for this type of stuff is stainless steel bore brushes . I see them at gun shows now and then. They dont give out like the brass brushes .

 

JTY if you want to take a ride today PM me I have a few 30 cal ones

 

I was gonna suggest this. Had a similar issue with a 1903 i bought, got some Stainless brushes and bore polish from Brownells and between the polish and the stainless brush everything cleaned up nicely..

[fatty 241]

thanks for the tips guys. very much appreciated