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Keeping blued rifles from rusting??
I am looking for tricks/tips on keeping old blued rifles from rusting during long periods in the bush. My guiding season runs close to two months and those that have done it will know what I mean when I say you dont always have time to throughly clean your rifle each day. I was lucky enough to get these two Savages in the last year and since the top one is a 358 (my favorite caliber) I would like to use it guiding.....but dont want to ruin it. I have been carrying a 375 Ruger, stainless and while almost perfect, I have a real affinity for these old rifles. I have heard that car wax helps, anyone try it??
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For my beat around skiff guns I've always been happy with LPS3, but it's pretty thick and gooey for all day handling. In cooler weather it hardens up pretty good, almost like a lacquer coating, but in warm, not so good. I sure wouldn't want to get it on any moving parts cool or warm, though."Lay in the weeds and wait, and when you get your chance to say something, say something good."
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I keep an oiled shop rag in a ziplock in my pocket and periodically wipe the gun down during the day. Just takes a minute, no rust after many weeks of hunting. Keeping rust off will require some effort on your part. There is no magic "rust proof" aerosol or grease that will stay put forever."A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind."
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Originally posted by yukon254 View Post[ATTACH=CONFIG]81448[/ATTACH] I am looking for tricks/tips on keeping old blued rifles from rusting during long periods in the bush. My guiding season runs close to two months and those that have done it will know what I mean when I say you dont always have time to throughly clean your rifle each day. I was lucky enough to get these two Savages in the last year and since the top one is a 358 (my favorite caliber) I would like to use it guiding.....but dont want to ruin it. I have been carrying a 375 Ruger, stainless and while almost perfect, I have a real affinity for these old rifles. I have heard that car wax helps, anyone try it??
I've heard that vaseline works as temporary rust preventative, but I've never tried it. I just keep a rag with gun oil inside a ziploc bag and apply every so often.
Edit- Oops sorry gunbugs. I see you said the same thing.
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I use a barber brush and a small bottle of CLP. The brush allows you to get all the nooks and crannies. I put a few drops on the brush and paint. Once the brush has some in it you can whip it out when you need it. This is a trick we used in the Army as the brush is handy and fast. Barrels that have gotten real hot then cool down and then exposed to moisture rust right before your eyes. The brush is fast and handy. I still use them and have them all over the place in my shop and huntin kit. I think they are 5 bucks and Fred Meyers always has them.
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Originally posted by yukon254 View PostThanks for the tips, going to get one of those brushes!
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here is the link to all the info you need! http://forums.outdoorsdirectory.com/...ghlight=rancidWhen seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
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I generally take a plastic stock out hunting now when I know it's going to be a wet hunt. However, if I knew that my wood stocked rifle was going to get a soaking, I would not only protect the barrel, but I would wax the heck out of the barrel channel and anywhere else water can seep in. For the 99s, it is easy to take off the fore arm to do that. The butt is easy to take off as well and wax where the wings meet the receiver and around the tang and recoil lug. Additionally I would squirt a bunch of oil under the rear sight leaf, they sure like to rust there.
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I have looked all over Anchorage for LPS#3............Where can I find it......??? I even went to the new Alaska Industrial Hardware store.......no-joy.
Originally posted by BrownBear View PostFor my beat around skiff guns I've always been happy with LPS3, but it's pretty thick and gooey for all day handling. In cooler weather it hardens up pretty good, almost like a lacquer coating, but in warm, not so good. I sure wouldn't want to get it on any moving parts cool or warm, though.
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Originally posted by gunbugs View PostI keep an oiled shop rag in a ziplock in my pocket and periodically wipe the gun down during the day. Just takes a minute, no rust after many weeks of hunting. Keeping rust off will require some effort on your part. There is no magic "rust proof" aerosol or grease that will stay put forever.
I coat everything with rig grease, tape the muzzle, and paint the stock insides with that thick Birchwood stock finish.
Talking BA here, I empty the magazine and wipe any moisture out of the inside, and off the cartridges each evening if it's very wet.
SOTNWalk Slow, and Drink a Lotta Water.
Has it ever occurred to you, that Nothing ever occurs to God? Adrien Rodgers.
You can't out-give God.
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Originally posted by Armymark View PostI use a barber brush and a small bottle of CLP. The brush allows you to get all the nooks and crannies. I put a few drops on the brush and paint. Once the brush has some in it you can whip it out when you need it. This is a trick we used in the Army as the brush is handy and fast. Barrels that have gotten real hot then cool down and then exposed to moisture rust right before your eyes. The brush is fast and handy. I still use them and have them all over the place in my shop and huntin kit. I think they are 5 bucks and Fred Meyers always has them.
I never thought of putting oil on it.
Thanks to you and the Army for the idea.
SOTNWalk Slow, and Drink a Lotta Water.
Has it ever occurred to you, that Nothing ever occurs to God? Adrien Rodgers.
You can't out-give God.
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