LOOKING AFTER RIFLES

[bigmac 97kt 13,730]

As you know i do a lot of refurbs on rifles

mind a lot have been given to the lads i do them for

But what fecks me off is

WHY DO THEY LET THEM GET IN THAT STATE

it only takes a few mins to wipe them over with oil and put them away in a dry place

I know circumstances change and some give up shooting and leave the rifles where they are only to come across them later on in a few years .

Iv had them where they look like they have come out of the north sea

covered in rust .

I know some stocks get knocked about when out hunting its part of our sport its going to happen regardless .

I get mine out every two or three weeks and re,oil them and rub the stocks over just to keep them fresh so to speak

even if they have not been used.

atvbjimmy

[bigmac 97kt 13,730]

How often do you clean your,s lads

is it only when you have been out with them

or are you like me and clean them even if they have not been out in the field

atvbjimmy

[shaaark 10,112]

A bit like you mac.  Got rid of my last three fairly recently, last one, my HW97 KT, to my son the end of march, birthday present for him.  But would give them a once over every 2 - 3 weeks whether they needed it or not.  And apart from my fairly oldish HW80, which I bought second hand off a mate, and that left my possession far better than when I bought it off him, they all left me in pristine condition.

I know some lads that only clean theirs once every 3 -4 months, but that to me is quite indicative of a lazy person, lazy mind.Been watching your threads about refurbs etc, and to be honest they inspire me, and I'm sure, many others also 

[Jonjon79 13,340]

That's fair comment Jimmy  

 

Mine get a look over every 1-2 weeks if they haven't been used, action out of stock for a good wipe over once a month.

 ....... Never put away with finger prints on the metal work - that really fecks my OCD.

 

After a trip out, depending on conditions, they're usually wiped over then, left out for a while and, inspected and oiled again before putting them away.

If it was cold or wet, they'll be separated from the stocks and given time to acclimatise to the house before the stock and action are sorted.

 

They're pricey bits of kit so, I can never understand how some people let them go to shit 

[bigmac 97kt 13,730]

3 hours ago, shaaark said:

A bit like you mac.  Got rid of my last three fairly recently, last one, my HW97 KT, to my son the end of march, birthday present for him.  But would give them a once over every 2 - 3 weeks whether they needed it or not.  And apart from my fairly oldish HW80, which I bought second hand off a mate, and that left my possession far better than when I bought it off him, they all left me in pristine condition.

I know some lads that only clean theirs once every 3 -4 months, but that to me is quite indicative of a lazy person, lazy mind.Been watching your threads about refurbs etc, and to be honest they inspire me, and I'm sure, many others also 

Shaaark i only started as i could not afford to pay any one to do mine .

and im chuffed that it inspired you

all it takes is time

take your time and it will be right .

and when you think its done DO IT AGAIN

atvbjimmy

 

[bigmac 97kt 13,730]

49 minutes ago, Jonjon79 said:

That's fair comment Jimmy  

 

Mine get a look over every 1-2 weeks if they haven't been used, action out of stock for a good wipe over once a month.

 ....... Never put away with finger prints on the metal work - that really fecks my OCD.

 

After a trip out, depending on conditions, they're usually wiped over then, left out for a while and, inspected and oiled again before putting them away.

If it was cold or wet, they'll be separated from the stocks and given time to acclimatise to the house before the stock and action are sorted.

 

They're pricey bits of kit so, I can never understand how some people let them go to shit 

Not half lol

I gave the hw100 a deep clean the other day

every thing off ,,oiled,,greased ,,,stock wire wool,ed over and oiled

pod cleaned as well

and put away,

I know how good your rifles are Jon

i buy them when your done with them lol

TOP NOTCH AND TOP CLASS

atvbjimmy

[mark williams 7,549]

I was taught to wipe her over with a lightly oiled, lint free cloth, each and every time she was handled for any reason and that`s what I do.

                       If it`s raining, I either, don`t go out or take the 12`s out as it`s so easy to dismantle a shot gun to dry, clean and lightly wipe over with the oily cloth.

 

                     atb  Mark.

[pianoman 3,584]

A wipe over with a cotton cloth and Bisley gun oil, and an oil of the stocks, every month, whether I've been out shooting or not.

How the hell does anyone allow a fine rifle to end up in rusting crud and worn blueing from sweaty hands, the stock looking like its been thrown off a cliff, is beyond my comprehension. 

Next thing, they'll want to sell it and expect a Minter's valuation for it.

I couldn't be a gunsmith. I'd lose it with some people who'd bring in a Diana, Weihrauch or Air Arms rifle in such a shit state.

No excuses for this.