r/canadaguns • u/Diligent_Studio6763 • 11d ago

Fix my gun Rust

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Hey all!

I recently purchased a Benelli M4. I’ve had it out twice now and put maybe 250 rounds of buckshot and slugs through it as well as some target loads. I oiled it before I put it together the first time. When taking it apart now to re apply some oil, I noticed this rust here. I was just wondering if this is a problem and something can be done about it or if this is something that just happens. I am rather new to the hobby so any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

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u/AngryPinGuy 11d ago

Get some steel wool, oil it and lightly scrub the rust, very lightly. Make sure it's the finest grit steel wool.

Once done, wipe it clean with a microfibre cloth and then apply a light coat of oil on the entire gun. It'll be a perfect amount if you can touch it and it leaves a fingerprint, but not too heavy that it drips or looks soaked.

Clean and oil after each use, carbon attracts moisture. It happens!

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u/Specialist_Chard5231 11d ago

Brass or copper wool is available. Then you don't need to worry about removing any finish.

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u/AngryPinGuy 11d ago

Solid point, brass wool works great just hard to find in my area for some reason.