Firearm maintenance: Stuff that works/Stuff that doesn't

[JG26Irish_2]

I use CorrosionX and Fluid Film on my saltwater
Penn International reels and rod roller guides. And pliers and knives that stay on my buddies boat in Orange Beach, Aladambama. And on my Ruger Blackhawk and ARs here in AZ. I have not used either on my M70 because of the wood stock. Not sure it would penetrate the wood or not. Any thoughts?

Interesting. I just bought a six pack of fluid film to treat the under carriage of my 4x4 prior to winter. I had not considered possibly using it to prevent rust on my guns. I will have to save a can for trying this.

I also treat the wood stock of my hunting rifles that may be exposed to rain or high humidity with light brown or mahogany shoe polish to seal out moisture and this will also cover up minor bruises in the wood that will often appear from banging around in the back of a Bakkie or in the safe. Be sure to remove the action and use the polish on the inletting of the stock where you cannot easily wipe one down after hunting. It is simple protection from minor moisture intrusion. Obviously, if you are planning on hunting a tropical region where monsoon weather can happen, a synthetic stock is a better solution. Most of Africa is usually dry enough to not be an issue. But, Alaska, Southeastern states, parts of Texas, and Florida all come to mind. They can be hot, humid and wet at times. You can almost see the rust forming on some of the old Belgian Brownings. I am not sure what kinds of steel alloys they used back then but I have an old Browning shotgun that I use for dove hunts and if I sweat on it, the rust forms like magic.

 

[MacJenkins]

I use CorrosionX and Fluid Film on my saltwater
Penn International reels and rod roller guides. And pliers and knives that stay on my buddies boat in Orange Beach, Aladambama. And on my Ruger Blackhawk and ARs here in AZ. I have not used either on my M70 because of the wood stock. Not sure it would penetrate the wood or not. Any thoughts?

I use 3 of their aerosol spays. Some are thicker and stay put better. Stuff is fantastic. Never used them on firearms, yet.

 

[steve white]

Interesting. I just bought a six pack of fluid film to treat the under carriage of my 4x4 prior to winter. I had not considered possibly using it to prevent rust on my guns. I will have to save a can for trying this.

I also treat the wood stock of my hunting rifles that may be exposed to rain or high humidity with light brown or mahogany shoe polish to seal out moisture and this will also cover up minor bruises in the wood that will often appear from banging around in the back of a Bakkie or in the safe. Be sure to remove the action and use the polish on the inletting of the stock where you cannot easily wipe one down after hunting. It is simple protection from minor moisture intrusion. Obviously, if you are planning on hunting a tropical region where monsoon weather can happen, a synthetic stock is a better solution. Most of Africa is usually dry enough to not be an issue. But, Alaska, Southeastern states, parts of Texas, and Florida all come to mind. They can be hot, humid and wet at times. You can almost see the rust forming on some of the old Belgian Brownings. I am not sure what kinds of steel alloys they used back then but I have an old Browning shotgun that I use for dove hunts and if I sweat on it, the rust forms like magic.

I'm a big believer in putting stock finish on the inside of the inletted areas. But a better solution might even be liquid acraglass cut with 50% acetone--it will soak in like water and then it's SEALED. But the wood must be bare for it to sink in.

 

[steve white]

I use 3 of their aerosol spays. Some are thicker and stay put better. Stuff is fantastic. Never used them on firearms, yet.

I love CorrosionX, but I'm a big chicken when it comes to testing the unknown product for firearms...I guess I always fear it will be so "good" that it will even eat the rust blueing.
Concerning inside the bore, there is no way I am going to try CLR, or home-brew mixed solutions of any kind, I don't care who claims it works.