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...i finally received recently from ruger a rebarrelled-action for my magnum .416 rigby (after around a 5-month turn-around period).

...unfortunately, the edges of the barrel-banded swing swivel and front sight are still emitting quite a lot of bluing salt 'bloom', notwithstanding the use of copious amounts of shooters choice solvent and kroil.

...any recommendations on how to rectify this situation would be sincerely appreciated.

...tia.

Try boiling water. Pour it over a few times (it will dry very quickly from the heat it contains) and then oil it thoroughly and keep your eye on it in case there was any residual water. You may wish to use a heat gun or hair dryer to apply some extra heat to the areas to cook any water out prior to oiling it.

stocker,

...thanks for the suggestion.