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<blockquote data-quote="alcesgigas" data-source="post: 578997" data-attributes="member: 34925"><p>For a few years I hunted exclusively from a boat & canoe. When game was processed and subsequently carried in either vessel blood permeated everywhere. Sometimes, particularly in the canoe, my rifle was submerged in water--and whatever else--in its bottom. A couple of times it became necessary to really clean this rifle; I mean seriously. It went into the tub with lukewarm water & Biz--for several days. The first time I removed the stock--but not the Leupold VXIII scope--and the bolt and all went bathing. The second time--worse--I couldn't get the stock off the barreled action so I just removed the bolt and in the tub they went. Again, scope and all. Upon removal I rinsed with hot water (not on the scope however), let dry, wiped down, oiled, and kept an eye on the rifle to see if any residual effects resulted. None did.</p><p></p><p>In view of my experience juxtaposed your situation I'd say try this--but if you can remove the scope do so no matter what kind it is. Also, the rifle in question is/was a stainless w/synthetic stock. Chrome moly might require some diligent attention after removal. Biz should take care of the stains too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alcesgigas, post: 578997, member: 34925"] For a few years I hunted exclusively from a boat & canoe. When game was processed and subsequently carried in either vessel blood permeated everywhere. Sometimes, particularly in the canoe, my rifle was submerged in water--and whatever else--in its bottom. A couple of times it became necessary to really clean this rifle; I mean seriously. It went into the tub with lukewarm water & Biz--for several days. The first time I removed the stock--but not the Leupold VXIII scope--and the bolt and all went bathing. The second time--worse--I couldn't get the stock off the barreled action so I just removed the bolt and in the tub they went. Again, scope and all. Upon removal I rinsed with hot water (not on the scope however), let dry, wiped down, oiled, and kept an eye on the rifle to see if any residual effects resulted. None did. In view of my experience juxtaposed your situation I'd say try this--but if you can remove the scope do so no matter what kind it is. Also, the rifle in question is/was a stainless w/synthetic stock. Chrome moly might require some diligent attention after removal. Biz should take care of the stains too. [/QUOTE]
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