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when rust bluing what do you do to protect threaded holes, like guard screw ,scope mount holes? No matter where you go or what you do there you are! Yes tis true and tis pity but pity tis, tis true. | ||
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I'm no expert, but I have just made sure to "card" them with something small enough to fit in the hole. Pipe cleaner, small wire brush, etc. | |||
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The short answer is nothing, don't worry about them. The same goes for the bore, don't plug, just fire a hair dryer or heat gun down there after each boil to dry. | |||
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I would agree that the holes and threads don't need any extra care. The places that done receive the acid solution won't rust to any great degree There is some disagreement on what should be done with the bore while rust-bluing, and while I have no opinion on how the bore should be protected I will say that a heat gun IS NOT a good idea for drying the bore. Heating water until it evaporates WILL cause rust. A better method would be a quick blast of compressed air. Or better yet, run a cotton patch or two down the bore. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Thank you gentlemen! No matter where you go or what you do there you are! Yes tis true and tis pity but pity tis, tis true. | |||
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Never plugged holes. As far as plugging the bore, I have, but don't think it's really necessary. Best way to dry the bore is with a clean patch as soon as it comes out of the boil tank, residual heat will do the rest. | |||
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I just follow the instructions given by Mr Phil Pilkington,drive water drops away with a hair dryer and be wary of compressed air as it can have oil mist in the blown air. | |||
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I don't plug the barrel when I blue. After the boil, the bore drys instantly. Once the metal is cool enough to handle, I just run a patch down the bore to clean out the crud then carry on with the next cycle. If It Doesn't Feed, It's Junk. | |||
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