Help with maintaining my Benelli

[lewdogg21]

Hello all,
I have a Benelli M90 Super 90 which was my grandfathers and I inherited about 6 years ago.  It became my primary waterfowl/upland gun over my Browning and 870.  My problem is since I use it for waterfowl it frequently gets rained/snowed/fogged on while in the field.  I've started to notice some faint discoloration on the barrel and receiver (to a lesser extent) which is the beginngs of rust.  What do you recommend to clean it when I get home?  (what I'm using isn't working) Specifically what can I apply to clean the exterior and provide some rust protection since I'm out in the field for hours in the wet. All my guns are tools and nicks, marks, etc. are expected but I want to keep this one extra nice b/c it has sentimental value. What about lubrication for the bolt?  I realize oil just accumulates more crap, seeds, dirt inside so I use it very sparingly ( the oil the gun came with).

I hope to wear the gun out someday and buy new internals. 


RIP Pop

[dukkillr]

i let my wet guns air dry.  I know others who would frown on this but it works well for me.  The most important part is NOT putting a wet gun in a case.  When I get home with a wet gun I open the action and leave it next to an air vent.  It's dry a few hours later.  I then wipe the outside with gun oil.  I've never had any rust, although in recent years I've started shooting non-blued guns on rainy/snowy days.

[SuperstitionCoues]

Break Free CLP should help clean the rust and deposits away.  So far, the best rust prevent I've found is Break Free Lubricant/Preservative.  Hoppe's No 9 or Shooter's Choice for the bore and ports to remove the worst gas fouling, then Break Free to keep it from rusting.  If the crud is really caked, let the BF CLP soak overnight, THEN hit it with Hoppes or SC, and then reapply a light coating of BF Lub/Preserv.

It's worked for me for 20 years.

[lewdogg21]

Break Free CLP should help clean the rust and deposits away.  So far, the best rust prevent I've found is Break Free Lubricant/Preservative.  Hoppe's No 9 or Shooter's Choice for the bore and ports to remove the worst gas fouling, then Break Free to keep it from rusting.  If the crud is really caked, let the BF CLP soak overnight, THEN hit it with Hoppes or SC, and then reapply a light coating of BF Lub/Preserv.

It's worked for me for 20 years.

I have what I would call faint rust stains on the barrel.  Nothing caked on.  So I can shoot BF CLP into a paper towel or rag and wipe down the barrel for this? I actually have some break free that my father in law gave me  I believe.  I'm still checking the thread and appreciate the help.  My grandfather died sort of suddenly and I miss him greatly.  The Benelli is really the only thing I have of his currently. 

[SuperstitionCoues]

Yes, it should help to remove the rust.  Apply a good coat of it, let it sit for a few hours to a day, and then wipe down.  Do the entire barrel to make sure it comes out even.  This won't remove the pitting, but Break Free CLP should easily remove the light surface rust you are describing.

Two other products that might help.  Kroil oil, a penetrating oil will also remove rust and is typically my "nuclear option" when it comes to this stuff (i.e. fixing an adjustable wrench left out in the rain for years).  The other is a cloth that Hoppe's puts out, specifically for your problem.  Check the "Uncle Mike" website for it's exact name.  But this cloth took the rust off of a Buck pocket knife that I let go through the wash.  BF CLP wouldn't get the rust off, but it would.  However, it is stronger than you think, so be careful. 

Hope this helps. 

Matt

[kyote]

never keep your firearms stored in any case.when you get home,wipe the gun down as best you cawith a clean shop rag towel ect.that should take all the water off.then use "RIG" to wipe all the metal surfaces down.Rig is by far the best rust preventing stuff out there  it stands for RIG® UNIVERSAL™ GREASE. The original Rust Inhibiting Grease; The ultimate protection from rust since 1935; Excellent for long term storage of all metal ...

hope this helps..It was the only thing that worked growing up in the tropics.