Speaking of rust bluing , does anyone have a formula that gives a good deep glossy finish as opposed to the usual satin black ?
The look of the finish is also dependant on the level and type of polish on the metal. I can tell you that Mark Lee's gives a very nice dark black color with more of a shiny look.
I have also heard of people saying that barrels need to be removed from actions for bluing. But I have heard this in regard to hot salt bluing.
I would not think any issues with rust bluing would be encountered if everything is properly neutralized when finished and dried good and oiled.
The issue at a threaded barrel joint is really no different than ones that could be encountered on a Double barrel's nooks and crannies.
For Shotgun barrels, I use threaded rod all the way through the barrel with a rubber stopper in each end drilled out to a tight fit over the rod. Then a washer with nut on each end tightened as to tightly pull the stopper into the barrel. The length of rod extending out works great for handling and hanging. The rubber plugs keep nearly everything out of the bores, but the holes with the threaded rod thourgh them still allow air to vent while boiling. When all done, they are removed and there is always very little water in the bores. Just some drops here and there.
Last edited by B. Dudley; 02/22/14 08:49 AM.
