r/canadaguns • u/Bobba_cs • Jul 21 '26

Fix my gun SKS barrel pitting question

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Is this safe to shoot long term? I dont want the pitting to lead to a larger failure down the line. I’d like to use this rifle long term as it is my go to semi right now.

Also, would normal cleaning and oiling prevent it from worsening?

Thanks!

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u/Nice-Background890 Jul 21 '26

That is some bad pitting, wth happened to it? Normal cleaning and oiling will prevent rust. But you're past that point.

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u/Bobba_cs Jul 21 '26

Honestly I got it from the dealer like this. It was my first surplus so I didn’t really look it over before purchasing :/

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u/sl33plessnites Jul 22 '26

Damn they sold it like that ?! Hopefully it was cheap as hell. That's kind of shameful to sell it like that IMO.

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u/Nice-Background890 Jul 22 '26

I'm sorry but I wouldn't shoot it that way.

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u/AppearanceAfraid Jul 22 '26

Honestly that's in such terrible condition id contact whoever you bought it from to get an exchange. This isn't shooter quality condition