How would you go about testing a shotgun that has a bit of rust on it(More detail on first response)?
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How would you go about testing a shotgun that has a bit of rust on it(More detail on first response)?
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-I already have an idea of what I want to do, but I want to hear other opinions before I post it.
-The gun is a 1970s 12 gauge Wingmaster. On the outside it looks perfect, but due to sitting around for more than a decade a bit of surface
rust formed on the inside of the barrel and on most of the moving parts(it was not clean when it was put away). After cleaning it all up I am 99% sure it would not have any problems, but I want to make sure.
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@huntfishtrap,
-I am focusing more along the lines of safety testing. There was just enough rust on the inside of the barrel that I can't help but be a little bit worried that there might be a bad spot that I can't see.
-A round of trap sounds like a good way to make sure everything in functioning perfectly after I make sure it is 100% safe to fire.
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I agree with DSM, the tire-and-cord is a good safety test for any firearm. Likewise I would think the 870 is okay unless the amount of rust is really nasty, but you can't be too careful when it comes to firearm safety I guess.
As to your other question, I would fire a few (maybe 4 or 5) of the heaviest shells you plan on using with the gun, in moderately quick succession. If it holds up okay with the heavy loads, you'll be fine.
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