I rescued this badly abused EFI .50 cal Kentucky long rifle. It wasn't much to look at. But with a little bit of work, the outside is looking fine. However, the barrel was caked full of powder residue. After hours and copious amounts of cleaner, I chiseled my way through the build up only to find a worse enemy--rust.
I have dumped every chemical known to man, but the rust seems to be winning. Has any one used or nows of a substance that is safe for the barrel, but that can help to clean it out. I will have to live with it in the future, but I would like to get to point where I can treat the barrel.
It is not so bad that you can't shoot the rifle. It is a hoot to shoot. But clean up is an experience and a chore. So I am open to any suggestion besides tossing it. I feel there is something out there that I have tried.
I have dumped every chemical known to man, but the rust seems to be winning. Has any one used or nows of a substance that is safe for the barrel, but that can help to clean it out. I will have to live with it in the future, but I would like to get to point where I can treat the barrel.
It is not so bad that you can't shoot the rifle. It is a hoot to shoot. But clean up is an experience and a chore. So I am open to any suggestion besides tossing it. I feel there is something out there that I have tried.