provarmint Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 As title suggests, I'm having a terrible time keeping the rust at bay on my S action Barnard, any suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 A light coating of oil???? Seriously you'll have to tell us more info than that eg where are you getting the rust? In the cabinet? On the Range? hunting etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 If its external, rub it all over with shoe polish and then buff it off with a paper towel, this will leave and invisible layer of wax that will protect it from the elements but not hinder its operation. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 A light coating of oil???? Seriously you'll have to tell us more info than that eg where are you getting the rust? In the cabinet? On the Range? hunting etc. The rifle is kept in a cabinet with other rifles,shotguns none of which seem to suffer, always has a light coating of oil after a good clean,just seems to be very prone, especially inside the action, around bolt cutout and extraction port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Haven't had a problem with mine. I'd suspect you have higher than desirable humidity where you store them. There's a huge variation in the effectiveness of various "oils" at corrosion prevention. From memory, one US shooting website did a systematic test of common ones. Chris-NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Haven't had a problem with mine. I'd suspect you have higher than desirable humidity where you store them. There's a huge variation in the effectiveness of various "oils" at corrosion prevention. From memory, one US shooting website did a systematic test of common ones. Chris-NZ Chris, The rifle is stored in a cabinet with Sako,Berreta and Weihrauch rifles/shotguns, none of which exhibit the same amount of corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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20Tac Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Why don't you email Barnard direct? I'm sure they'd like to know about it and might be able to do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Why don't you email Barnard direct? I'm sure they'd like to know about it and might be able to do something. Have done (with pics) await reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dasherman Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 All the new P and S Barnard actions I've had in have come with a coating of what looks like rusty oil inside. Takes a bit to get out. Even after cleaning them the bolts come out with smears on them. I think it must be the oil used in hardening/bluing or a preservative they spray on before shipping. Some actions have had a redish tinge inside the ports as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Sounds very much like the remnants of bluing salts Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 All the new P and S Barnard actions I've had in have come with a coating of what looks like rusty oil inside. Takes a bit to get out. Even after cleaning them the bolts come out with smears on them. I think it must be the oil used in hardening/bluing or a preservative they spray on before shipping. Some actions have had a redish tinge inside the ports as well. Picture sent to Barnard Barnard said they have no explanation, they have never seen that effect before, and recommend only a light oiling for short term storage. As said before rifle is kept in a safe with others none of which show any sign of corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Sounds very much like the remnants of bluing salts Neil. Yeh, seen very similar in actions I've had reblued Dave. Maybe a serious flush-out then re-oil?? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 That does indeed look like bluing salt residue, being moved about by the bolt. I would get the barrel whipped back off, and get your smith to flush it all out, and a good scrub internally, then a reasemble with a good oil. Barnards are good quality, that shouldn,t look like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 That does indeed look like bluing salt residue, being moved about by the bolt. I would get the barrel whipped back off, and get your smith to flush it all out, and a good scrub internally, then a reasemble with a good oil. Barnards are good quality, that shouldn,t look like that. Cheers guys going back to the smith A.S.A.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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