Cleaning out my reloading room

[SongdogHunter]

Cleaning out my reloading room and my air rifle had this 6.5-20 EFR scope on it the gun is was in the closet and its covered in rust and whatever it was attacked the scope too.
Any idea if the scope can be refinished ?

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I would give it a wipe with Brake Clean first off, remove the turrets and replace/add some petroleum jelly or silicon grease. So long as the optics are ok, I doubt that the aluminium has suffered too much.

 

[ssv1761982]

I think it's a type of mold. I would start with 50/50 vinegar and water.

 

[JSH]

Both of those are pretty harsh imho as far as cleaning a scope.

I have used with good success and no issues 90% rubbing alcohol, it cleans and flashes off pretty quick. It gets squeaky clean so I swipe of light oil doesn’t hurt a thing.

Looks like the mold that has infested a few pieces of leather I have.

 

[Daddycaddie67]

Maybe lighter fluid?