Browning Question

[JLayne]

I finished a VA rifle project in July and browned the barrel with LMF Barrel Brown and Degreaser. Recently, while filing on the sights at the range, I ended up leaving some fine scratches in the top flat of the barrel. I didn’t think I hit the flat with the file at the time, but nevertheless, the scratches are there. Can I use the LMF to touch up those spots without redoing the whole barrel?

Thanks,
Jay

[heinz]

Yes.

[FALout]

You sure can, just clean the scratch’s before applying solution.

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

I have several scratch preventers in my range box.  They are made from the plastic lids from coffee cans.  I cut the edges off so that what remains is a circular sheet of flexible plastic.  In the centre, I cut a rectangular slot that is a tight fit over the front sight blade, and the sheet rests on the top flat of the barrel.  Now I can file away on the blade to reduce its height and not worry if the file hits the barrel, as it is protected by the plastic sheet.  I haven't cut one for the rear sight as it is usually high enough from the barrel that I don't hit the barrel with the file.  Another useful thing to have is someone who can hold onto the rifle, like my brother...he makes a good range vise.

[smylee grouch]

That slotted lid sounds like a good idea Taylor. When I'm alone at the range and need someone to hold a rifle I have had some luck using one of those quick clamps with the soft rubber padded jaws. I clamp the barrel to the bench top and file away.