r/canadaguns • u/Diligent_Studio6763 • 13d 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/CanadianLanBoy 13d ago

Get a decent high pressure grease, preferably with moly, and lube the action with that. It will stay put preventing rust and lubricate the action better than oil.

If you want to remove any existing rust, you can oil it and scrub it off with fine steel wool.

Whenever you're done shooting, just do a quick inspection to see if cleaning & lubrication is necessary, before putting it away

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u/Joeyjackhammer 12d ago

+1 for a good gun grease. Grease suspends particles where oil will hold it against the bearing surfaces, potentially causing deposits that really suck to clean. My guns are much easier to clean since the switch