Marlin 925

[Sturnovik]

I have had this since I was in high school and it still has a butte smooth trigger. I've noticed some little bits of rust near the serial and toward the front sight, it feels smooth and just every so slightly abrasive. How on earth do I get it off without scratching the finish? Or am I just SOL?

Also scope recommendations are always appreciated.

[Chaos47]

Hit it with some CLP?

[Izzy43]

I have had this since I was in high school and it still has a butte smooth trigger. I've noticed some little bits of rust near the serial and toward the front sight, it feels smooth and just every so slightly abrasive. How on earth do I get it off without scratching the finish? Or am I just SOL?

Also scope recommendations are always appreciated.

I have seen recommendations for removing that kind of corrosion using brass wool (very fine) and a little gun oil. Don't use steel wool whatever you do as it will scratch the surface. Go lightly and check often to see if the corrosion has been removed. Most sporting goods stores that carry gun related products will have a bluing touch-up pen to use after the corrosion is removed. Costs around $8.

As far as scope recommendations, what kind of shooting, target or hunting or both and at what distance and what's your budget?

[Sturnovik]

Hit it with some CLP?

Never tried that stuff, it may just work, its not like terrible deep rust, its on the surface but I'd have to use very fine wool IMO to get it off or something...

[Sturnovik]

I have seen recommendations for removing that kind of corrosion using brass wool (very fine) and a little gun oil. Don't use steel wool whatever you do as it will scratch the surface. Go lightly and check often to see if the corrosion has been removed. Most sporting goods stores that carry gun related products will have a bluing touch-up pen to use after the corrosion is removed. Costs around $8.

As far as scope recommendations, what kind of shooting, target or hunting or both and at what distance and what's your budget?

That may just work. Its very little, some patches here and there and its only noticeable if you touch that spot or under certain light. Its been like this a while so I definitely want to fix it. We shoot 200 absolute max and thats pushing it for our .22 area. She doesnt hit much beyond 100 (but shes totally new to this, and those are iron sights, to hard for my eye to focus on but very fine sights so there very nice). Besides its a .22, I havent had much luck hitting beyond 200 yards, seems like 100 is the best I can do too.

[Chaos47]

There was a bit of rust on the bottom of the action on my Mosin m38 after I stripped it with mineral spirits to get the cosmoline out (and thus stripped all oil off the gun as well). I thought I oiled it up really good but missed that spot.

Squirted some Break Free CLP on it and it was gone without any rubbing.

http://www.break-free.com/?location=/products/index.asp

[Sturnovik]

I'll pick some up.

[Izzy43]

That may just work. Its very little, some patches here and there and its only noticeable if you touch that spot or under certain light. Its been like this a while so I definitely want to fix it. We shoot 200 absolute max and thats pushing it for our .22 area. She doesnt hit much beyond 100 (but shes totally new to this, and those are iron sights, to hard for my eye to focus on but very fine sights so there very nice). Besides its a .22, I havent had much luck hitting beyond 200 yards, seems like 100 is the best I can do too.

Forgot about the CLP, others that recommended that are right on. Its great stuff but still no steel wool.

If you are shooting out to 100yds I would recommend at least a 6-24x magnification scope. I shoot at that distance as well and use a 6.5-20x scope. Sometimes I have trouble seeing bullet holes on 20x but I also have an 8.5-25x and see the holes easily.

Difficult to fit a scope on a .22 for ranges out to 200yds. Probably need at least a 25 MOA scope base and then a scope with lots of elevation adjustment. You might consider a Mil-Dot reticle and then use the dots for hold over. I think a scope with at least 60 MOA of elevation is needed for 200yds and that's with the 25 MOA scope base. Mil-Dot reticle may be your solution. A .22 is dropping several feet at 200yds. Its a challenge.

[Chaos47]

Ironicly my replacement rear sight for my M38 just came in the mail and there was 50 some odd years of rust inside the range slider and its push buttons.

Some CLP and fine steel wool made quick work of it.

My scope isn't a popular choice because of the brand... UTG.
But it has been flawless and it's kept its zero.
I think for the price they are a great value as many of the models come with a sun shade and flip up lens covers.
This is the one I have

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-5th-3-9X50-Mil-Dot-Scope/dp/B0009REN5C/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1321317287&sr=1-4

They made higher magnification ones

http://www.amazon.com/Leapers-6-24x50-Varmint-Illuminated-Mil-Dot/dp/B0018L9XT4/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1321317287&sr=1-2

They are kinda big and heavy tho...

[Sturnovik]

Ok, I'm ordering CLP/breakfree tonight for the rust. I'm still figuring out scopes. She prefers them shorter or as small as possible. She doesnt want a giant one on the rifle, she almost wouldn't even mind a model that does illumination. Most days we go its somewhat dark out or cloudy.

[Izzy43]

I'm still figuring out scopes. She prefers them shorter or as small as possible. She doesnt want a giant one on the rifle, she almost wouldn't even mind a model that does illumination.

Here is one that received some positive comments on rimfirecentral.com Link to RFC Comments: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...ighlight=tasco

Link to least expensive I could find: http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm...ID=TAGA3932AGD

Only 3-9x with Adjustable Objective but the price is right. Another smallish scope that I have and its very clear and bright is a Simmons 22 Mag 3-9x32mm AO with target turrets. Around $60 but for the price it is very, very clear.

[rsrocket1]

I have a BSA Sweet 22 3-9x40 that was on clearance at Natchezss for about $30. Very bright optics and the adjustable top turret works well for shots from 25 yards to 200 yards although it's not calibrated perfectly of course, it is at least repeatable. I mounted it on my 925 using see through rings so that I can still use the iron sights for quick shots and close up shots without trying to find the target through the scope at close range.

That scope is pretty big and adds quite a bit of weight to the gun. I also had a 40mm scope on my 10/22, but replaced it with a small 4x tube. It is perfect for anything inside 50 yards and keeps the gun light and compact.

[Sturnovik]

I have a BSA Sweet 22 3-9x40 that was on clearance at Natchezss for about $30. Very bright optics and the adjustable top turret works well for shots from 25 yards to 200 yards although it's not calibrated perfectly of course, it is at least repeatable. I mounted it on my 925 using see through rings so that I can still use the iron sights for quick shots and close up shots without trying to find the target through the scope at close range.

That scope is pretty big and adds quite a bit of weight to the gun. I also had a 40mm scope on my 10/22, but replaced it with a small 4x tube. It is perfect for anything inside 50 yards and keeps the gun light and compact.

Funny, I was looking around and found my old BSA, its a BSA "R 3-7 x20". I looked through it, its sorta interesting, its not a circle based sight (I dont know how to describe it), its got the standard cross aiming system but the circle has more of oval edges to it. Sounds weird I know, but its got more zoom on the dial then I thought previous too. I dont have rings on it...might just use this, the glass seems in good shape too!

[land locked]

As stated above I have used 0000 steel wool with just plain gun oil on blued firearms (mosins, mausers and an old .22 bolt gun) with great results, takes the surface stuff away quick, no damage if you are not too agressive.

I have a 925 and use a 3x9x40 with mil dot. Fittted with high weaver brand dove tail .22 mounts it just clears the rear sight and doesn't interfer with the bolt. The mildots are great for the hold over at longer distances.