Barrel Rust? Dirt? Wear?

[NeverAgain26]

I was cleaning the barrel on my Kimber CE II and I noticed when inspecting the barrel that the grooves in the barrel seemed to have some residue in them which I can't get out. I have one of those plastic thingey's that collects light and illuminates the barrel so I got a pretty clear view of the barrel.

I have 3000+ plus rounds through the barrel and have cleaned it some 25+ times.

I never noticed this stuff in there before and I can't determine whether it is pitting/rust or dirt or just wear. I flushed the barrel with Flush Out, Hoppes Bore Gel and Hoppes 9 and the residue was still there.

How can I tell whether I am getting it clean enough or whether it's rusting? Nothing else in my vault is rusting and there is no other rust on the gun.

If it is rust, is there anything I can do about it? If it's dirt, how do I get it out? I am not one of those mirror-barrel guys, but I am concerned if this is rust as it means I probably need to keep my safe dryer than I have been keeping it. If it's dirt, why isn't it coming out?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Saul Levy

 

[50 Shooter]

Are you shooting cast bullets? You might have lead build up in your barrel which can be a pain to get out. Get a solvent that attacks lead and let it soak in your barrel. www.slip2000.com

If all else fails, get a stainless steel bore brush. I can hear the screams as I type this and the calls for my banishment in the gun world. But sometimes you get stuff in the barrel that just doesn't want to come out, a "few" passes with an SS brush takes them right out. Notice I said a "few" and to not go wild with it.