I've got a REM 700 in 30-06 that's been a great shooting gun for me. It was the first gun I bought myself and I've shot all of the deer I've killed with a rifle with it. I'm getting pretty fed up though with the barrel. Every time I pull it out of the safe it has a new spot of rust on it. I am meticulous with cleaning and oiling after every use. I have other rifles right next to it with no issues at all. I just think this has an inferior finish.
I've gone so far as taking steel wool to the affected areas to remove the rust. I've gone through the blueing in a couple spots which is where I am at a crossroads.
What are my options for refinishing this and maintaining some of its aesthetics? All I really care is that the barrel stays black and it can sit in the safe without pitting with rust. Should I be looking for someone to re-blue it? What other options am I not thinking of?
I've gone so far as taking steel wool to the affected areas to remove the rust. I've gone through the blueing in a couple spots which is where I am at a crossroads.
What are my options for refinishing this and maintaining some of its aesthetics? All I really care is that the barrel stays black and it can sit in the safe without pitting with rust. Should I be looking for someone to re-blue it? What other options am I not thinking of?