[Sloan441]

I would, too. But they still need magazines for the 7.62x39 conversion. Until that, I don't believe we'll see a 5.45mm conversion.

Also, how much longer it remains relatively cheap is debatable. This last weekend at Knob, 5.45 was running $150 to $180 a case. Not pretty. Beats the hell out of .223, but not too long ago it was $100 a case. The writing is on the wall: it's all about the reloading.

 

[Sloan441]

Or use Ballistol. It's great on corrosively primed guns, or even blackpowder residue.

I've been using it on my FN49s. Great stuff and a damned sight better than using old WW2 vintage GI bore cleaner. That stuff is nasty.