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livinloud5 · 12-07-2006, 06:56 PM

I hate it! Yeah i let my uncle borrow my .17 HMR to do a little varmint hunting, and he had it for a little over a month. But the whole time he had the gun he put 200 rounds through it and never once cleaned or oiled it. So it has gotten a bit of rust on the back of the bolt, about and inch worth. Its not horrible rust but its there. But, there was a lesson learned, dont let my uncle borrrow the rifles ne more!!!

So how can i get this off? Without makin the bolt look messy.

Blake.

livinloud5 · 12-08-2006, 08:34 AM

ne body?

Blake.

Miguel · 12-08-2006, 08:44 AM

Is it just surface rust you can clean up, or is it pitted?

+1 on not lending anything of value to your uncle, at least when it comes to firearms. He obviously doesn't think taking care of what he borrows is that important. (sorry about ranting, But I baby anything I borrow in gratitude to those that lent it to me).

chupacabrachus · 12-08-2006, 05:03 PM

A cleaning solvent (designed for firearms) and 0000 steel wool. Very light rubbing should remove the rust eventually.

livinloud5 · 12-08-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Miguel

Is it just surface rust you can clean up, or is it pitted?

+1 on not lending anything of value to your uncle, at least when it comes to firearms. He obviously doesn't think taking care of what he borrows is that important. (sorry about ranting, But I baby anything I borrow in gratitude to those that lent it to me).

i know what u mean. Last time i borrowed a 1911 i was scared to shoot it.

Blake.

12-07-2006, 06:56 PM	#1
livinloud5 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 448	Rust!!! I hate it! Yeah i let my uncle borrow my .17 HMR to do a little varmint hunting, and he had it for a little over a month. But the whole time he had the gun he put 200 rounds through it and never once cleaned or oiled it. So it has gotten a bit of rust on the back of the bolt, about and inch worth. Its not horrible rust but its there. But, there was a lesson learned, dont let my uncle borrrow the rifles ne more!!! So how can i get this off? Without makin the bolt look messy. Blake. Last edited by livinloud5 : 12-07-2006 at 07:02 PM.

12-08-2006, 08:44 AM	#3
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	Is it just surface rust you can clean up, or is it pitted? +1 on not lending anything of value to your uncle, at least when it comes to firearms. He obviously doesn't think taking care of what he borrows is that important. (sorry about ranting, But I baby anything I borrow in gratitude to those that lent it to me). __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

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12-08-2006, 08:34 AM	#2
livinloud5 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 448	ne body? Blake.

12-08-2006, 05:03 PM	#4
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,153	A cleaning solvent (designed for firearms) and 0000 steel wool. Very light rubbing should remove the rust eventually.