Djp55 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 This seems like a dumb question, but then I remember there aren't any of those, just dummies like me who ask them :). I just got a rimfire open gun because I've got one hand out for the next few months, figure it can keep me competitive. I bought some extra mags and was having minor feeding issues, I think due to the fact the old ones were "polished". Does this literally mean shined up? How does one go about this? Words of wisdom/caution are appreciated. It's a Ruger Mark II if that matters any, but guessing the response may be generic anyway. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Do you reload? If you have a vibratory case cleaner you could disassemble the magazines and let them run for an hour or so. Are the magazines aftermarket or are they Ruger manufactured? I picked up a half dozen "Ruger" magazines a while back (also for a Mk II) and after a good cleaning, they all run without problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djp55 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 The mags I got are majestic arms, as they are the same as the ones it came with (at least same baseplate markings). I do reload and have a wet tumbler with the stainless cleaning media, would that do it? Just body of mag, springs or no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) I've never used a wet tumbler so don't really know if that would work or not. I only ran the magazine bodies through the tumbler. My thoughts were it would clean out any gunk left in manufacture that I was not getting out with a clean rag and some CLP. It might also knock off any metal burrs left by the factory. I do this periodically with all my metal magazine bodies, especiall SVI 2011 mags Edited August 16, 2017 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djp55 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks for that, I guess worst case just scrub them as best I can and feel for sharp points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 To scrub inside of the Ruger magazines I run a .22LR mop on a pistol cleaning rod. Just the right size. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048KI3SY/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djp55 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Ha, so simple it makes a good bit of sense, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) I throw mine in the dry tumbler with some fresh walnut media and add some polish.... come out shined up like new money. Edited August 16, 2017 by 3gunDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water63 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) I never thought about using the tumbler.... Thanks for the tip Edited September 13, 2017 by Water63 spelling lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Water63 said: I never thought about using the tumbler.... Thanks for the tip Tumble the tubes one at time or you'll scar them up. Also use fresh media because if there is a small pebble/rock in there thatcould scar them up. Edited September 14, 2017 by 3gunDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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