Caedo
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First off, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong forum. I conducted a search to try and find an answer to my question and I did outside research, but I still haven't found really credible or consistent/reliable information, so, here I am.
I recently bought a Mosin Nagant 91/30, and when I got it the bore was in immaculate condition. Full of cosmoline of course, but that was easily cleaned out. I shot corrosive Russian surplus ammunition out of it when I first fired it, and, having found what seemed to be reliable information regarding the cleaning process of corrosive ammunition, I was given the impression that Hoppes #9 was all that was necessary to properly clean the corrosive salts out of the bore. O
Well, that was quickly proven wrong and rust formed in a hurry. Even with oil in the bore. I cleaned it out, thoroughly with hot water (further research after the first rusting led me to this) and I left oil in the bore again. However, rust formed AGAIN, this time in tiny isolated patches. I've taken it to the range two times after the first time I shot it, and the rust keeps coming back.
I've tried boiling hot water, Hoppes #9, Break Free, and a bore brush but nothing stops it. I leave oil in the bore (Hoppes Elite gun oil) and I leave the bolt out of the rifle when stored. It's stored in a cool, dry room.
My questions: how can I stop this demon rust, and what kind of damage and/or side affects come from rust of this nature?
I recently bought a Mosin Nagant 91/30, and when I got it the bore was in immaculate condition. Full of cosmoline of course, but that was easily cleaned out. I shot corrosive Russian surplus ammunition out of it when I first fired it, and, having found what seemed to be reliable information regarding the cleaning process of corrosive ammunition, I was given the impression that Hoppes #9 was all that was necessary to properly clean the corrosive salts out of the bore. O
Well, that was quickly proven wrong and rust formed in a hurry. Even with oil in the bore. I cleaned it out, thoroughly with hot water (further research after the first rusting led me to this) and I left oil in the bore again. However, rust formed AGAIN, this time in tiny isolated patches. I've taken it to the range two times after the first time I shot it, and the rust keeps coming back.
I've tried boiling hot water, Hoppes #9, Break Free, and a bore brush but nothing stops it. I leave oil in the bore (Hoppes Elite gun oil) and I leave the bolt out of the rifle when stored. It's stored in a cool, dry room.
My questions: how can I stop this demon rust, and what kind of damage and/or side affects come from rust of this nature?