Rust issues.....

[beetle]

I thought WD-40 was supposed to prevent rust!?

What happened?

same question I was about to ask. Why would WD-40 cause rust?

[Orlando]

What does WD-40 stand for? Water Displacement
Ever use it and notice the next day whatever you sprayed it on is dry?
WD-40 offers little to no protection from rust.

[gunboat]

How about a cleaning and about 10 rounds down range - be sure to clean with water after using corrosive primed ammo.

[Dr. Pepper]

I shot 30 rounds through it on Saturday; it did nothing for the rust problems.

[Anchors]

It says there he left it in too long thus actually promoting rust. Go figure.

I like your avatar haha.

[Alex$]

I shot 30 rounds through it on Saturday; it did nothing for the rust problems.

I am a recent convert to "Ed's Red", I think this is much better for cleaning bores than any other product I have used thus far.

Not sure of the condition of your barrel, but if it has fouling then you may want to try Ed's Red. I have used it on 5 recent buys and it has cleaned it much faster and easier than anything I have tried to date.

If your bore is dark and you have rust in addition to it you may want to try a series of Ed's Red, a copper solvent and then Kroil. Doing that routine I have cleaned up some bores that looked darn close to useless and they shine and shoot well today.

If you are in the North Valley I will give you enough Ed's Red to try cleaning up the barrel, mine doesn't have the acetone in it as I don't do much shotgun cleaning. (and my new glasses cannot be around acetone)

[Dr. Pepper]

Unfortunately, I am in Monterey County, but I will try to get my hands on some kroil or Ed's red.

[rojocorsa]

You make Ed's Red, you don't buy it.

http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews/edred/index.asp

[rojocorsa]

I like your avatar haha.

Thanks.

[Interloper]

Run enough patches to get the bore dry, then bronze brush the heck out of it. You need the bore dry because you don't want to lube the brush you want maximum friction.

WD-40 is the most overhyped product on the market. It's just butane propelled kerosene. A relative sent me an email detailing how WD is fish oil, can be taken internally, and is a miracle cure all for all human ailments. I sent him a copy of the MSDS. Hope he hasn't swallowed too much.

[daveyshooter]

CLP does what is claims. No wonder the Military uses it.

[foesgth]

Marvel Mystery oil or brake fluid will remove rust. Both very easy to get. i mix Marvel with Slick 50 for lubing all my milsurps.

[Dr. Pepper]

I have ordered a bronze brush in .270, and I bought some break free CLP. I will try my luck with that first, and if that doesn't do the job, I will use some break cleaner, or kroil.

I thank everyone for your input, it is great to know how many options are on the table. I am sure one of them will work. This thread has been very helpful.

Thanks again,

Lee

[Orlando]

If you fired rds through the barrel and rust is still there you must have pitting. You may get the rust cleaned out of the pitts but the pitting is forever

[M1A Rifleman]

I thought WD-40 was supposed to prevent rust!?

What happened?

No. WD40 was not designed as a oil. It is a product that displaces water, and it sucks as a preservative for guns - and lube for motorcycle chains. Get yourself true gun oil - like CLP.