I recently bought for not too much money a used pre-Accutrigger Savage 11 in .243, really to use the action for a project. 'Scoped the blued steel barrel and it is clear the rifle was ridden hard and put away wet by its prior owner(s). This is not the end of the world, as the action and bolt are fine. Even the trigger is OK, if a little heavy, although I have a Timney on the way. Still, it got me thinking. With some elbow grease, and the right technique, I might could still dabble in .243 at 100 yards. Anyone here have a favorite barrel rescue technique? I was thinking a Kroil soak and scrub, followed by an ammonia cleaner like Sweets and finishing by scrubbing with Bore Paste or another mild abrasive...Flitz, perhaps?

I can post before & after pix & targets to this thread as a "reward" for the best suggestion. I don't want to buy new tools though, so the project has to be doable with basic supplies on hand.

Ideas? Suggestions? Rank mockery? All are welcome.

TIA,

flangster