old .22 with surface rust

partisan

What is the best way to remove a lot of surface rust from an old .22 cal rifle?

ddhotbot

Kroil penetrant and copper wool. let the kroil sit on the rust overnight,this stuff will get under the rust and lift it off.

perry shooter

Great advice from ddhotbot exactly what I would have recommended

oldfordsnguns

I have used "frontier 45" metal cleaner with good results.

countryfarmer

White vinegar will also remove the rust and the bluing also. I did a old .22 that way, wrapped it in cloth or guaze then soak it with vinegar and let it soak about 30mins to a hour, wipes right off. Then of course you need to reblue it.

Kroil penetrant and copper wool. let the kroil sit on the rust overnight,this stuff will get under the rust and lift it off.

This is probably your best option if you don't need to reblue.

partisan

Thanks to all!!!!!!

Robin

Is there a copper wool as well as a brass wool? I am thinking that copper wool would probably be less abrasive. I have never seen it for sale.

Shansei45

Robin, the copper scrub pads I've seen weren't exactly "wool" in nature, but more course than that. I buy 'em two for less than a buck at Walgreen Drugs in household cleaning supplies.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ Shansei45