rust issue ? Not sure what's happenin'......

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September 13, 2003 18:46

I have several rifles that are kept in a wooden gun cabinet. They are shot and cleaned regularly, but every time I oil a patch and wipe the outside of the barrel, the patch looks rusty. I've looked at the barrels with a 10x loupe, and can see no surface rust, or anything unusual. I've tried polishing the metal with liquid Flitz, and used Blue Wonder per the instructions, and I still get a "rusty looking" patch when I oil the metal. I've tried CLP, Rem-oil, and even Starrett Tool and Instrument oil, with no change.

Sure would appreciate some ideas as to what's going on.

Thanks, Jay


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  keywest

  September 13, 2003 19:21

  Do you or somone else in the house smoke cigaretts? If so, it's probably nicotine build-up.

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  p3skyking

  September 13, 2003 19:43

  If the wood was not properly sealed, the tannic acid could possibly be affecting the metal.
  
  non illegitimus carborundum

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  Rafter-S

  September 13, 2003 20:19

  I bet it has to do with the cabinet made of wood or something else being stored with the guns.
  
  Try storing one of the guns somewhere else, like in a closet and see if it discontinues with that gun. If it does, you will know the source of the problem.
  
  Which brings me to another suggestion: You really need to get a metal gun safe for your guns. If you keep using the old wood cabinet, one of these days you will come home and find someone else has your guns.
  
  Respectfully,
  Rafter-S
  
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  Mobuck

  September 14, 2003 04:52

  You might try one of those stretch on silicone gun sock things
  
  Mobuck

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  nmyers

  September 14, 2003 05:07

  The condition you are describing is rust beginning at the microscopic level. If you don't correct the problem now, all of your guns will eventually be ruined.
  
  Condensation of moisture in the air is caused by several factors: moisture inside the cabinet, moisture released by the wood itself, temperature changes both inside & outside of the cabinet, & humidity in the air of your house. Oil may slow rusting on the exterior surfaces of your guns, but it will eventually rust the tiny internal surfaces you can't reach.
  
  Rafter is right; you need to buy a safe, and keep the air inside dry with either a Goldenrod or dessicant.
  
  Neal

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