Mossin storage and Gunzilla

**HCRoadie** · 10-18-2009, 06:06 PM

I have several Mosin Nagants and a Romak III. I've been using Gunzilla on the bolts, actions, and in the pipes for long term, three weeks or more, storage. This Gunzilla stuff is strange. After a few weeks it turns a rusty brown. The first time I took a gun out after about a month of being "preserved" in this swill, I thought the gun was toast. It looked like the whole action and bolt were in a rusty soup. After wiping off a few parts I did not find any rust, but the solvent did increase in viscosity, and turned from almost clear to a watered down cola color. The gun, as it turns out is fine. Gunzilla cleans as well as Hoppes 9 does. What do you guys and gals use for semi long or long term storage of these older weapons? Also, How has Gunzzila treated you? Thanks in advance

**Garufa** · 10-18-2009, 06:19 PM

Currently I'm using CLP "Collector". Haven't used it long enough for a complete report but so far so good.

**HCRoadie** · 10-18-2009, 06:39 PM

Never heard of it. Who makes it?

**56FordGuy** · 10-18-2009, 06:48 PM

I've used GunZilla on some handguns, no problems with it, and no brown stuff.

Could the GunZilla be dissolving the remnants of cosmoline on the rifles?

**Garufa** · 10-18-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HCRoadie

Never heard of it. Who makes it?

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**HCRoadie** · 10-18-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 56FordGuy

I've used GunZilla on some handguns, no problems with it, and no brown stuff.

Could the GunZilla be dissolving the remnants of cosmoline on the rifles?

I was thinking the same, that it is the cosmoline. But I clean the snot out of these things. And I HAVE found Gunzilla to turn brown in newer guns. It does not get heavier the way it does in the Mosin, but I use very very little of it in the new weapons, and they are not stored up as long.

**mk19** · 10-19-2009, 07:07 PM

Not sure how to deal with the humidity one faces in Tn, but for now i use silicone clothes or spray. Most people i know just use silicone spray when storeing, CLP would a great way to go as well.

**keeterbird** · 10-24-2009, 06:41 AM

I use gunzilla with all my weapons. I have found similar red stuff in the fluid. I don't use much, but I was wondering if it could be the micro corrosive stuff from the original ammo. I'm currently using it in an 03-A3. Just to test my theory.

I have found no problems with the weapon using gunzilla.

any other theories?

10-18-2009, 06:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
HCRoadie TGO Freshman Joined: May 2009 Where: Ingle-Hood, TN Age: 38 Posts: 20	Mossin storage and Gunzilla I have several Mosin Nagants and a Romak III. I've been using Gunzilla on the bolts, actions, and in the pipes for long term, three weeks or more, storage. This Gunzilla stuff is strange. After a few weeks it turns a rusty brown. The first time I took a gun out after about a month of being "preserved" in this swill, I thought the gun was toast. It looked like the whole action and bolt were in a rusty soup. After wiping off a few parts I did not find any rust, but the solvent did increase in viscosity, and turned from almost clear to a watered down cola color. The gun, as it turns out is fine. Gunzilla cleans as well as Hoppes 9 does. What do you guys and gals use for semi long or long term storage of these older weapons? Also, How has Gunzzila treated you? Thanks in advance Last edited by HCRoadie; 10-18-2009 at 06:16 PM..

10-19-2009, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
mk19 TGO Member Joined: Jun 2009 Where: Antioch Age: 32 Posts: 272	Not sure how to deal with the humidity one faces in Tn, but for now i use silicone clothes or spray. Most people i know just use silicone spray when storeing, CLP would a great way to go as well. __________________ Sgt USMC OEF & OIF Vet. NRA Certified instructor

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10-18-2009, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Garufa Driving the short bus Joined: Mar 2008 Where: Knoxville, TN Age: 42 Posts: 1,716	Currently I'm using CLP "Collector". Haven't used it long enough for a complete report but so far so good.

10-18-2009, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
HCRoadie TGO Freshman Joined: May 2009 Where: Ingle-Hood, TN Age: 38 Posts: 20	Never heard of it. Who makes it?

10-18-2009, 06:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
56FordGuy TGO Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 Where: Sumner County Posts: 862	I've used GunZilla on some handguns, no problems with it, and no brown stuff. Could the GunZilla be dissolving the remnants of cosmoline on the rifles?

10-24-2009, 06:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
keeterbird TGO Freshman Joined: Feb 2008 Where: Below Rock City Posts: 31	I use gunzilla with all my weapons. I have found similar red stuff in the fluid. I don't use much, but I was wondering if it could be the micro corrosive stuff from the original ammo. I'm currently using it in an 03-A3. Just to test my theory. I have found no problems with the weapon using gunzilla. any other theories?