deer blood on rifle

[Simple Man]

I got a good bit of deer blood on my rifle while taking pictures last night. I hoped that regular cleaning would take it off, but it didn't. I was going to use glass cleaner or 409 and then oil it very well. Is this bad for a blued rifle, and if so, what should I use?

[CWPINST]

Purple Stuff will disolve anything made from protoplasm. It will remove dried bugs from a vehicle better than anything that I have used. I would imagine that it will work on blood also. I assume that you put a good coat of oil on it soon after you got it on the gun. Blood will cause rust in short order. A good penetrant such as Kroil or WD-40 may take it off as well. When you are done, get all of the Purple Stuff off and oil it up well!

[luv2hunt]

B, definitely get it off. Blood will cause terrible pitting. I think if you use a really good gun solvent and then oil it really well, you'll be OK. Now, get to the story of the hunt. Oh, share that damn horseshoe too!!!

Congrats, that was a great buck! Can't wait to see the mount.

Ted

[Simple Man]

I talked to my neigbor across the street who does his own gunsmithing (mainly on antiques). He said to use rubbing alcohol followed by a liberal oiling. It worked perfectly. After a few paper towels and a half dozen Q-tips it looks as good as new. I'll be glad to post a picture of the deer if I could remember how to do it. I haven't posted one in quite a while. Yeah Ted I need to switch cheeks every once in a while - that horseshoe is starting to hurt!

[Swamp Rat]

I would just use a clean cloth damp with WARM water to remove the blood, then a thorough re-oiling.

Blood can remove bluing if not removed.