Hunting in Colorado during the fall is hard on rifles because moisture condenses on and in your rifle when the temperature drops at night. In the hunting tent, there are no dehumidifiers, so the rifle takes a beating for a 1-1/2 week season.
My rifle is a 284-caliber chrome-molybdenum Ruger M77 with a Canjar trigger. I do use preventative measures but some components, such as screws and triggers, still need to be replaced every few years due to rust. There is usually no rust on blued surfaces so I'm not certain how Cerakote will help. After 17 years of owning this one rifle, I am looking for a new one.
If you can recommend a rifle that maximizes the use of rust resistant materials, I would be much obliged. I will look closely at the Remington and Browning rifles with titanium actions and stainless steel barrels. If these rifles are not available in the 284 chambering, I will consider the 7mm-08 chambering.
Last edited by pjf; 11/03/07.
