I think that's why they call it "GUN scrubber". It can't hurt. I myself have used engine degreaser before. A friend gave me an old springfield double barrel that had sit in a closet for 30 years and was a total mess. Rusted, pitted and greasy. I stripped it apart, degreased, hand rubbed with steel wool, re-blued and refinished the stock a nice hunter green. Turned out beautiful. I could tell by the look in his eye he was sorry he gave it away...he ain' gettin it back either!! :wink: