My Savage S/S 311's have been with me in duck boats and more recently hunting kayaks for the last 30 years. All of my hunting has been in saltwater (or at least brackish). There isn't much bluing left on either but they are never allowed to sit once I get home but are taken down and oiled thoroughly inside and out. Next week will be the first trip out since the ducks are in and the tides are right to launch the kayak.