Rust in a barrell.......

[Steve E]

I just picked up an Encore pistol barrel (357 Mag) real cheap because it has just a bit of rust in a couple of the grooves about 1.5 inch in front of the chamber. It shoots pretty good for a Factory barrel but the rust bothers me and I haven't been able to get it out, any suggestions?

                                                              Steve E........

[dubber123]

Try some Remclean on a tight fitting patch.  It has a mild abrasive in it that may cut the rust out.  I don't normally use it because pushing something gritty down a barrel just doesn't seem right, but my brother uses it all the time, and the only side effect was that his barrel leaded less and less over the course of a summer.   I think JB may make a bore paste that basically does the same.  Good luck.

[Kywoodwrkr]

Do you know what the grit size is these two products?
I've always wondered if the buffing compound for paint finish on cars would be an alternative.
It comes in, if I remember correctly, 1000 and 2000 grit.
Some where I have a small container of a bore paste from the old Stoegers from the 70's.
Don't have a clue what its grit rating was.
I have been also contemplating the use of the electrolysis removal process of rust but wonder about the effect on bluing.
Am going to try this process on some moulds I have which need care before using on a pistol or rifle.
Sorry for the ramblings but wanted to discuss/present a couple thoughts on this subject.
Thanks.
DaveP    kywoodwrkr

[lovedogs]

Let the bbl. soak overnight with Kroil and then hit it with JB paste.  It won't hurt it at all and will probably remove the rust well.  Kroil loosens rust pretty good as it's a good penetrant.  JB, used per instructions, won't ever hurt a bbl.  In fact, it will polish it some and prevent fouling where that rust was if it wasn't pitted.  I always polish a new bbl. some with JB before shooting it to smooth it and help it break-in easier.  It works well.

[encore3006]

I have been following the same technique as lovedogs; Kroil and JB paste for all my barrels...new, used, rusty...it has worked for me 
Brownells actually sells the two items together as a package...at least they did the last time I ordered some.

[Steve E]

Thanks for the info, I used Kroil on it but it didn't seem to phase it a bit. I put a rubber stopper in the chamber end of the barrel and put enough Kroil in to more than cover the rust area and let it set overnight but didn't use any of the JB paste in it after that. Guess  I'll have to go back and have another go at it but this time use JB paste on it also. Thanks again.

                                    Steve E.........