Hearsedriver
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Is it OK to use naval jelly to clean a very rusty bore?
is it OK to use Naval Jelly to clean a rusty bore ?
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TAROMAN
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Its already ruined so you're not going to do any more damage unless you get it on the bluing (if there is any left) which it will instantly remove.
You might also consider electrolytic bore cleaning. Some claim that it will dissolve rust.
You might also consider electrolytic bore cleaning. Some claim that it will dissolve rust.
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Hearsedriver
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yeah, the bore is pretty much toast. Its a nickle gun. I can still see the rifling so, I am hoping to get it clean enough to pass a bullet through.
CorrosionX was recommended by another member of this forum.
I have had pretty good luck with surface rust. I rub it with a copper wire or a copper penny and it will not harm the blue. You could try it with an oversize copper bore brush before you go to the Naval Jelly.
I have had pretty good luck with surface rust. I rub it with a copper wire or a copper penny and it will not harm the blue. You could try it with an oversize copper bore brush before you go to the Naval Jelly.
tomcatt51
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I think I'd oil it, let it sit so the oil (I'd use Kroil or the Ed's Red mix or Corrosion X) can saturate the rust, then brush with a bore brush. Repeat as necessary.
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amazingflapjack
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I saw a home electrolysis deal on u tube that looked interesting-don't have the link.
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NO NAVAL JELLY.
Naval Jelly contains acid that etches steel.
A better option is to liberally soak the bore with Kroil for about 48 hours, then use a new bronze bore brush to brush it out.
After brushing, switch to Kroil and JB Bore Paste from Brownell's.
This will get it as clean as possible without causing any more damage.
After using the JB Bore Paste what you have is what you have.
Nothing can do any better unless you start to actually remove metal. The pitting and frosty surface is a surface full of tiny holes. To "remove" a hole in steel, you have to remove all the steel around it, which leaves you with an oversize bore.
Even though a bore is pitted and frosty it can still shoot nice groups.
If the bore is really bad, you can use a stainless bore brush, but this is a last resort when you have absolutely nothing to loose.
Naval Jelly contains acid that etches steel.
A better option is to liberally soak the bore with Kroil for about 48 hours, then use a new bronze bore brush to brush it out.
After brushing, switch to Kroil and JB Bore Paste from Brownell's.
This will get it as clean as possible without causing any more damage.
After using the JB Bore Paste what you have is what you have.
Nothing can do any better unless you start to actually remove metal. The pitting and frosty surface is a surface full of tiny holes. To "remove" a hole in steel, you have to remove all the steel around it, which leaves you with an oversize bore.
Even though a bore is pitted and frosty it can still shoot nice groups.
If the bore is really bad, you can use a stainless bore brush, but this is a last resort when you have absolutely nothing to loose.
BigBill
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First what gun is this???
I'd try the USGI Rifle Bore Cleaner first and soak it.
If that doesn't work i may fire lap it. Or change the barrel
I'd try the USGI Rifle Bore Cleaner first and soak it.
If that doesn't work i may fire lap it. Or change the barrel
G.T. Smith
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Yeah, I'd use naval jelly followed by naval lint on a small stick to swab it out good. I always do that sometimes.
just joking,
gordon
just joking,
gordon
Wait, the barrel is already rusted. My experience tells me that Naval Jelly will do a complete and thorough job. I have used this method to clean antique muzzle loading barrels with and it really works great. Make sure the barrel is free from oils and plug one end and fill. Leave for 3 hours and flush with hot water. You may have to repeat. After all rust is removed, brush with Baking Soda to neutralize any remaining acid in the barrel and oil.
Active rust left in the barrels of guns will continue to deteriorate the steel, due to its hydroscopic nature, so it is a good idea to remove it.
jeremy82
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soak in oil ,bore brush it , re soak , re brush , re soak, inpect , shoot some ,repeat and you might see improvement ,but damage is probobaly done ,take better care of guns or whoever had before u , it might clean up, use good judgement if it is really bad . my uncle found a 1100 20gauge rem in the woods some drunk hunter probobaly lost all pitted and rusty and wet and dirty he cleaned and in fired perfecty it is ugly as u know what
andyo5
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Just don't use it on your navel!
