Posted a thread a little bit ago where I had seen a military sniper instructor state that their new policy was no copper removal until accuracy degrades...
Then came the thought of electrolysis, and dissimilar metals. Seen enough of it in the saltwater boating environment- as well as construction applications like aluminum window frames and steel studs...
No engineer here, so I look up the difference in potential between copper and stainless, not too bad..
I couldn't find chrome moly, but I'd assume it has a greater difference in potential than stainless?
In a conditioned environment (low moisture/humidity) the effects are mitigated, but in the field- wouldn't electrolysis be possible over the long term where copper isn't cleaned for perhaps thousands of rounds and the rifle is not in a climate controlled environment? Or is this just a non-issue under any conditions?
Then came the thought of electrolysis, and dissimilar metals. Seen enough of it in the saltwater boating environment- as well as construction applications like aluminum window frames and steel studs...
No engineer here, so I look up the difference in potential between copper and stainless, not too bad..
I couldn't find chrome moly, but I'd assume it has a greater difference in potential than stainless?
In a conditioned environment (low moisture/humidity) the effects are mitigated, but in the field- wouldn't electrolysis be possible over the long term where copper isn't cleaned for perhaps thousands of rounds and the rifle is not in a climate controlled environment? Or is this just a non-issue under any conditions?
