oxidation / verdigris
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oxidation / verdigris
I found some 70 year old stuff gone bad in an ammo can, about 300 rounds of 147 grain FMC, lead filled. I was able to save the bullets at least with a 5 min CLR soak. Their website does NOT recommend it with brass or copper. I've never used it before but based on a recommendation...picture shows the results.
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Re: oxidation / verdigris
Evaporust would probably also work. I have used it to soak brass parts, it will tone the metal, but remove the crud. Looks like the bullets came out all right.
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Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: oxidation / verdigris
Thanks for that tip. I had never heard of it, and I see it is a little easier to use, not as caustic. I have a bunch of hand tools the kids left outside I'm going to try it on.