Thread: BSA 7x57 advice

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

I have used simple green in the past. Works pretty good

Careful soft toothbrush or similar (checkering) a good thick wet-flannel,pressed with something very hot (I use a hunk of solid-copper) lifts out the dings in the wood. Spraying-thinners rubbed vigorously on oil-stains helps ,as does hydrogen-peroxide, not too-much,for too long as it bleaches and softens. Have fun, it's very rewarding...and you could re-blue yourself as well, I use my own variation of Midway USA's instructional video, and KleenBore black magic .Preparation is everything, evenly-polished metal,cheap $2-shop white cotton gloves for final polish. You can get it close to a Sako-finish