Thread: Rust - What am I doing wrong?

Originally Posted by nicks_tricks

I cant see what is reacting to be honest. The rifle doesn't touch the steel safe anywhere. But..... just to be safe, tomorrow I will cut up some old carpet and put it in the bottom of the safe as the material currently there is rather thin.

Just opened the safe for a nosey, the heat rod seems to be doing its job, nice and warm in there.

Just your scope , scope rings or base would be made of aluminium. That would be enough to start the reaction with the steel of your gun. If moisture floats around it will accelerate the reaction. At least it is the theory in the plumbing and roofing books...