Updated: What's the best method for surface rust?
Took the girl out & got a 100 yd zero on her. First shot was on paper 6 minutes right. Walked it in with no change in elevation -- Those guys back in the day knew what they were doing... That was all done with M2 Ball LC milsurp. This is 5 rounds I built for this gun, they are long but this group is good enough for LR fun next year at Atterbury.
My M1903 came home from JM Gunsmithing today. Turned out really nice. All I ever did with the Lyman was a good cleaning and light oil. I look forward to getting a zero on this old girl.
I recently won this old piece from a Numrich auction, and I intend to install it on my M1903. As you can see it has a fair amount of surface rust.
What is your opinion on the best way to remediate the rust spots? The rifle it is to be mounted on is in VG shape but since the receiver is 86 years old, I think a reblueing would look odd.
What say you INGO?
Took the girl out & got a 100 yd zero on her. First shot was on paper 6 minutes right. Walked it in with no change in elevation -- Those guys back in the day knew what they were doing... That was all done with M2 Ball LC milsurp. This is 5 rounds I built for this gun, they are long but this group is good enough for LR fun next year at Atterbury.
My M1903 came home from JM Gunsmithing today. Turned out really nice. All I ever did with the Lyman was a good cleaning and light oil. I look forward to getting a zero on this old girl.
I recently won this old piece from a Numrich auction, and I intend to install it on my M1903. As you can see it has a fair amount of surface rust.
What is your opinion on the best way to remediate the rust spots? The rifle it is to be mounted on is in VG shape but since the receiver is 86 years old, I think a reblueing would look odd.
What say you INGO?
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