GI Hunt and Camp Gear Info

Keep it Clean!

Fool’s Gold: this is not the neat to have stuff or that rare mineral everyone craves; but, rather a dreaded hunter’s nightmare. It’s that unsightly orange colored muck that forms, without warning, in or on the metal parts of your weapon; but, what’s the harm if left unattended? It will destroy the weapon’s finish, pit the barrel, and adversely affect the weapon’s functionality.

Simply put, “Rust” is the by-product of iron-oxidation caused by moisture/condensation forming when left unattended on the weapon’s metal parts. However, the beauty and value of your weapon can be preserved providing you take care of it properly with reputed gun cleaning supplies. Your primary concern should be not to damage the weapon’s finish. Removing surface rust is fairly easy, providing you stick to the following steps:

• First, make sure the weapon is not loaded;
• Put a drop of light-weight gun oil directly on the surface rust. Take a lightly oiled cloth or paper towel and with a circular motion remove the rust. If not successful:
• Lightly scrub the area with a very fine, lightly oiled steel wool. Do not use an abrasive cleaner, sandpaper, or polishes not made for guns;
• Clean with a dry cloth, repeat process if needed. When the rust has been removed and as a preventive maintenance measure, cover all metal parts with a light coat of gun oil and then place in proper storage.