NorCalMikie
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Been quite a while back but there was a test that showed ATF (automatic transmission fluid) did a real good job keeping rust away.
Any chance of moisture? Hose it down with WD 40 to drive it out, wipe off the excess then re oil with any good gun oil.
And TOO CLEAN can be a problem. Wiped down one of my rifles.
Put it back in the case. Pulled it out a while later and there was a rusty hand print where I picked up the rifle by the barrel.
Steel Wool and a fresh oil down took care of that problem.
Never to much oil if applied properly. And be sure to oil the bore. A dry patch down the bore before shooting will do the job.
Any chance of moisture? Hose it down with WD 40 to drive it out, wipe off the excess then re oil with any good gun oil.
And TOO CLEAN can be a problem. Wiped down one of my rifles.
Put it back in the case. Pulled it out a while later and there was a rusty hand print where I picked up the rifle by the barrel.


Steel Wool and a fresh oil down took care of that problem.
Never to much oil if applied properly. And be sure to oil the bore. A dry patch down the bore before shooting will do the job.
