Rust on a new gun or oil ??

Huh12345 · March 21, 2017, 09:45 PM

I noticed on a brand new rifle that there were some small spots in places like in the bottom of the inside of the receiver and in a couple other random spots in and on the receiver (of a bolt gun) that kind of looked like rust. In some of the easy to get spots it pretty much just rubbed off with a cotton t shirt but is still there in some hard to reach spots. Is this rust or maybe just oil of some kind that just looks like rust. It's a tikka t3x stainless that I purchased a couple days ago.

Blindstitch · March 21, 2017, 09:57 PM

Without pictures I don't know if we can tell you but I want to bet some breakfree CLP will clean it up for you. Might need a toothbrush or nylon brush not to contaminate the metal.

Hawg · March 21, 2017, 10:21 PM

Unlikely it's rust. Get a Q-tip.

FrankenMauser · March 21, 2017, 11:35 PM

Probably grease.

If it was a blued gun, I'd suspect bluing salts that weren't properly neutralized and washed. But, not likely on a stainless Tikka.

mete · March 21, 2017, 11:49 PM

If a stainless steel part has spots try to wipe it off .If it wipes off easily it's ok. if not check it with a magnifier. If pitted it means that the stainless has been contaminated with particles of carbon steel which have rusted and the rusting went through the stainless and it will continue. Proper production would include "passivation " to clean the surface .

Huh12345 · March 22, 2017, 09:44 AM

I was able to wipe it off quite easily with a q tip, must have just been some grease

T. O'Heir · March 22, 2017, 11:18 AM

All new rifles have a preservative on 'em from the factory. Sometimes it will oxidize. Anything that comes off with a Q-Tip isn't rust.

cw308 · March 22, 2017, 07:45 PM

If it rubbed off that easy I wouldn't think it's rust. Get a spray can of Ballistal great cleaner & lube. I use it on all my guns not good for chrome plated. Also won't hurt wood stocks. Now that rifle is yours, you'll give it the care it needs. Good Luck with your new rifle . Good choice.

jackstrawIII · March 23, 2017, 11:50 AM

Break in grease. Just clean and go.

March 21, 2017, 09:45 PM	#1
Huh12345 Member Join Date: October 7, 2016 Posts: 55	Rust on a new gun or oil ?? I noticed on a brand new rifle that there were some small spots in places like in the bottom of the inside of the receiver and in a couple other random spots in and on the receiver (of a bolt gun) that kind of looked like rust. In some of the easy to get spots it pretty much just rubbed off with a cotton t shirt but is still there in some hard to reach spots. Is this rust or maybe just oil of some kind that just looks like rust. It's a tikka t3x stainless that I purchased a couple days ago.

March 21, 2017, 11:35 PM	#4
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Probably grease. If it was a blued gun, I'd suspect bluing salts that weren't properly neutralized and washed. But, not likely on a stainless Tikka. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 21, 2017, 11:49 PM	#5
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	If a stainless steel part has spots try to wipe it off .If it wipes off easily it's ok. if not check it with a magnifier. If pitted it means that the stainless has been contaminated with particles of carbon steel which have rusted and the rusting went through the stainless and it will continue. Proper production would include "passivation " to clean the surface . __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

March 22, 2017, 11:18 AM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	All new rifles have a preservative on 'em from the factory. Sometimes it will oxidize. Anything that comes off with a Q-Tip isn't rust. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

March 23, 2017, 11:50 AM	#9
jackstrawIII Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2016 Location: Upstate NY. Posts: 901	Break in grease. Just clean and go. __________________ In God we trust.

March 21, 2017, 09:57 PM	#2
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,693	Without pictures I don't know if we can tell you but I want to bet some breakfree CLP will clean it up for you. Might need a toothbrush or nylon brush not to contaminate the metal.

March 21, 2017, 10:21 PM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	Unlikely it's rust. Get a Q-tip.

March 22, 2017, 09:44 AM	#6
Huh12345 Member Join Date: October 7, 2016 Posts: 55	I was able to wipe it off quite easily with a q tip, must have just been some grease

March 22, 2017, 07:45 PM	#8
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	If it rubbed off that easy I wouldn't think it's rust. Get a spray can of Ballistal great cleaner & lube. I use it on all my guns not good for chrome plated. Also won't hurt wood stocks. Now that rifle is yours, you'll give it the care it needs. Good Luck with your new rifle . Good choice.