A relative recently purchased a mosen nagant carbine chambered in 7.62x54R. I am looking for inexpensive ammo to gift him for the holidays. A lot of the chow I see is WW2 surplus, berdan primed and corrosive. I have always shied away from corrosive primers because, well,... they're corrosive.
I find it difficult to believe that the Russians would send troops to battle with ammo that was expected to permanently damage their weapons. What is the real risk to a vintage rifle in good condition? should I plan to advise him to clean the rifle after every range trip? Treat it post range with something to neutralize the corrosive properties? both? something else?
I find it difficult to believe that the Russians would send troops to battle with ammo that was expected to permanently damage their weapons. What is the real risk to a vintage rifle in good condition? should I plan to advise him to clean the rifle after every range trip? Treat it post range with something to neutralize the corrosive properties? both? something else?