Gunsmithing Barrel with a little spot that won't go away!!!!!

[tindlej]

There is this "spot" that I'm going to presume is under the bluing if that's what Savage uses. That over time it continuously reappears.

Though if I vigorously rub it down with either a shop towel or cotton patch soaked in Shooter's Choice FP-10. The "spot" disappears.

One: Is there any way to visually tell if the metal under the bluing is contaminated?

Two: Would shipping the barrel off to be refinished stop this? If so, what are some good options?

I thought about trying Brownells Gun-Kote but first off, my oven isn't that big. And secondly I don't want to take a chance at warping the barrel.

 

[Maxpower]

Re: Barrel with a little spot that won't go away!!!!!

Warping the barrel?!?! I don't think you need to bake it at THAT high of a temperature....

 

[flyboy]

Re: Barrel with a little spot that won't go away!!!!!

there are air cured versions of gun-cot that are just as good. Look there first.

 

[Kells81]

Re: Barrel with a little spot that won't go away!!!!!

Most spray on's are a 300 degree bake, you wont warp or damage it. just dont put your stock in the oven.

 

[buffybuster]

Re: Barrel with a little spot that won't go away!!!!!

How does it shoot? If it shoots good, why worry about it?

 

[Mr.Kirk]

Re: Barrel with a little spot that won't go away!!!!!

try some super fine steel wool w/ kroil

 

[Thud]

Re: Barrel with a little spot that won't go away!!

What are you worried about. Just shot it. The rifle is a tool not a piece of furniture. Get on with your life worry about about the important stuff....

 

[Travis S]

Re: Barrel with a little spot that won't go away!!

Steel wool and kroil will knock out the rust. Then degrease the whole rifle and hit it with krylon. I recommend brownells alumahyde2 though.