Rust
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Rust
Wasn't sure where to post this, I just got back from my Alaska Brown bear hunt & my Win. Mod 70 .338 has some rust on it & the Leupold scope mounts. I've cleaned & scrubbed it twice w/ a toothbrush & Rem Oil and there's still some rust on it. Any other products to use that are really good? I know it won't all come off, but I'd like to get a little more off. I guess this was bound to happen being in the rain for 2+ weeks...
#2
You should have cleaned it while you were there. That being said, you will be able to get it off. Try Hopps first and if that doesn't work, oil and steel wool. Google and gunsmiths are your friend......
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 194
coolbrze0,
Was your hunt along the coast; near the ocean? Like say Kodiak, the Aleutian Chain or the southwest coast? If so, my guess would be that you may be suffering from some salt corrosion. I've heard (not seen) that even some stainless steel can suffer salt corrosion. Just my guess.
Was your hunt along the coast; near the ocean? Like say Kodiak, the Aleutian Chain or the southwest coast? If so, my guess would be that you may be suffering from some salt corrosion. I've heard (not seen) that even some stainless steel can suffer salt corrosion. Just my guess.
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 157