LONG term gun storage
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LONG term gun storage
ok, lets say you just wanted to put a gun or two away for long term storage but didnt want to go back to find them all rusty when you go get them again.
i know id clean the heck out of them, and oil them up pretty good, but what kind of a cover would you keep them in? airtight, or breathable?
WHERE would you keep them? in the attic? the basement? punch a hole in the wall and drop them in, seal it back off and paint over it so no one can tell? buy an old military bazooka tube and bury them next to the shed in the back yard ?
what do you think ?
i know id clean the heck out of them, and oil them up pretty good, but what kind of a cover would you keep them in? airtight, or breathable?
WHERE would you keep them? in the attic? the basement? punch a hole in the wall and drop them in, seal it back off and paint over it so no one can tell? buy an old military bazooka tube and bury them next to the shed in the back yard ?
what do you think ?
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I put mine up in the attic,under some heavy articles so it would be difficult to get at and out of sight.It is a dry area with no moisture.I also lock the attic door and hide the key so nobody can sneak up there.I still check on my rifle every so often just to make sure there are no problems.With a lot of oil and a dry storage space ,you should have no problem.
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Like really long storage? I was told thin white lithium grease and stored broken down and vacum packed. Someday, when your dead and gone, and you kids get em, they'll need to totally clean them, and re-oil correctly. I was told that will keep them longer than the insides of a Twinkie.
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You could also try one of the silcone impregnated rifle\pistol 'socks'. These will help to keep the rust off. If a person was to try to hide it so it could not be 'taken' it would be hard to hide from a metal detector unless the hiding place is metal to begin with.
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Upon re-reading my post, it is evident that all I did was to give you a few choices that in the end may make your final choice even more complicated!
Although my intent was to forward info as to your options, I though that I would add what would be my choice. I use my firearms regularly and the longest storage time I need is for my shotguns, which I only use in the fall of each year. For me, the method of cleaning the firearm well and using oil only is okay as I check all of my guns regularly (I also collect the silica gel packets and place them in the bottom of my gun safe).
If I was to store my firearms for a long period of time I think that I would opt for the gel packets, the gun sock, and a good quality grease. Then I would find a nice dry space (preferably climate controlled with a dehumidifier like one of the articles stated).
Hope this helps.
Upon re-reading my post, it is evident that all I did was to give you a few choices that in the end may make your final choice even more complicated!
Although my intent was to forward info as to your options, I though that I would add what would be my choice. I use my firearms regularly and the longest storage time I need is for my shotguns, which I only use in the fall of each year. For me, the method of cleaning the firearm well and using oil only is okay as I check all of my guns regularly (I also collect the silica gel packets and place them in the bottom of my gun safe).
If I was to store my firearms for a long period of time I think that I would opt for the gel packets, the gun sock, and a good quality grease. Then I would find a nice dry space (preferably climate controlled with a dehumidifier like one of the articles stated).
Hope this helps.
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I was taught that you should store them horizontally rather then vertically so that the oil/grease doesn't run out of the barrel
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It' really pretty simple, you are just trying to prevent corrosion. Easy...clean and lube the gun as normal, next, vacuum pack the gun in a bag with 1 or 2 fresh desiccant packs (2"x3"), then vacuum pack that in another bag. All done. As long as the bag, or seals, are not punctured, if you go back years later and open, you will find it as you packed it. Been there, done that.
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Yes, I agree with the vaccume packing. It will last decades.
If not, I would go buy one of those small electric de-humidifiers to set under/near the gun. There is even a product out that you drop right down into the barrel and it keeps it clean/de-humidified.
If not, I would go buy one of those small electric de-humidifiers to set under/near the gun. There is even a product out that you drop right down into the barrel and it keeps it clean/de-humidified.
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cabelas sells a wand that you stick in the gun case and plug in andyour good to go for a while. i guess. but like dono said guns sould be taken out every once in a while and cleaned and oiled really good . thats what i will do tomarrow
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Originally posted by Fordzlla
I was taught that you should store them horizontally rather then vertically so that the oil/grease doesn't run out of the barrel
I was taught that you should store them horizontally rather then vertically so that the oil/grease doesn't run out of the barrel
That's what a gunsmith that's been building custom rifles for about 30 years told me, anyway. And to this day, mine are still standing up, the wrong way.. oh well, I'll fix it someday.
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Well if its going to be for a long long period of time, then u could always do like the manufacturers (sp) does. Soak the guns in cosmoline (gun grease basically).
For storage, i wouldnt put them in the walls. Walls are easily torn down when searching for anything. Also if the house ever catches on fire, well then so does your guns.
For storage, i wouldnt put them in the walls. Walls are easily torn down when searching for anything. Also if the house ever catches on fire, well then so does your guns.
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90EBbronc yeah the idea of the house catching fire, and having walls insulated with guns did cross my mind, but i figure... if the house is on fire, ive got more things to worry about than a couple guns. same goes for anywhere in the house really, if its in the attic they wont stand a chance.