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/thehuntinggearguy 3gun, Mapleseed, YouTuber, SlamFire Radio, Revolver-hater Jul 21 '26

Where on the barrel is that pitting? Is that over the chamber?

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u/Bobba_cs Jul 22 '26

No it’s under the gas block

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u/Bowmann-94 Jul 22 '26

That’s better than the chamber a lot of the pressure is dissipated by that point.