Thread: No more rusty firearms

Is your rifle showing signs of rust? Does it rust during a hunting trip?
Well, I've got a late model Rem 700 in 6.5 CM that 'attracts' rust.
You see, Remington in all their cost-cutting glory, put on a surface/finish bluing that is destined to rust. It is rough, thinly applied, almost porous and starts to rust when subjected to any moisture despite any oil application I have put on it (except lithium grease and Valvoline Tectyl 506).

I have been fighting this ongoing rust problem for a couple of years and I've finally given up. End of last year I stumbled on the solution (you won't find this method on the internet). I degreased the barrel and action and then applied some 'Penetrol' to all the outside metalwork. Now, this is not a 'paint' but a clear oil-based rust-preventing primer/sealer and it seems that very few know about it.

It's not only great on metalwork but I've restored many faded wooden furniture with Penetrol, as it will penetrate, cure and stabilize most woods short of the most highly resinous tropicals. So there is no downside to using this product on the rifle metalwork and getting it on the wooden rifle stock.

It was designed as a paint conditioner that was targeted toward painters/brush applicators wanting a 'wet edge' extender for better flow and handling. But Penetrol also turned out to be great at preventing rust, corrosion, and oxidization. And it works.....6 months since I used it and my Rem 700 has had no sign of rust and I do not need to apply a coating of oil when in the safe.

Here it is:
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/flood-pen...rimer_p0151613