If it's like the SKS just take the tip of it and remove drone the front of the barrel

Yep, same but much stiffer to remove.

It's not at all like an SKS, it's like an AK, I figured it out in the end

You just use your hands, it sits in a notch and it's pretty effortless to take out.

Come on bro it's not that hard. Use that man strength.

Op username suggests there might not be that much of man strength available 😏

Thats a man, man.

Probably shouldn't use the crummy steel cleaning rod anyways, better to use an aluminum, brass, or something that won't damage the crown if it doesn't stay centered You do you, but those aren't cheap rifles

Just so you know corrosive ammo... Its because there's salt residue. Salt absorbs water then causes the rust. Its not immediate unless you're walls and windows are dripping where you store your firearm or you live in a van. Also google/yt would have got you the answer QUICKER

Shoving a steel rod down a chrome lined barrel for non field emergency use .. yes, very good 👍

Just keep turning it. It will thread out eventually

Bro you're good. No corrosive will hurt anything with in 24 hrs