How can i tell if i have rust in my barrel?

Bob Wire · 10-13-2009, 09:13 AM

I recently neglected my rifle in its case for about 7 days in my room. When i whent to shoot it it was all rusted inside the action (on the shell ejecter) and up towads my barrel. This has never happened to me i always take care of my guns. I relized the cold nights and hot days were what happened (Im a idiot). Anyway i find it hard to believe i dont have rust in my barrel but from what i can manage to see there is none. When i run a patch down with solvent no rust color comes out. But how can i know for sure.

triggertadpole · 10-13-2009, 09:50 AM

unload it put a flashligth on ethier end of the barrel look in it and and see if its rusted

Bob Wire · 10-13-2009, 10:00 AM

yea as far down as i can see there is none but i cant see good enough to tell if the middle is rusted

Sheridan · 10-13-2009, 11:57 AM

Run a oily patch throuht it....................

skb2706 · 10-13-2009, 12:56 PM

A patch with some Kroil on it will bring out any rust. In the course of 7 days it is doubtful you would have serious etched in rust problems. A light dusting of flash rust is not harmful to any serious degree and usually quite easy to get rid of.
I live in an arrid climate where things seldom rust much so this is only my experience from here.