Is it bad on guns, especially older guns, to let them sit for a long time in a gun safe?
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Is it bad on guns, especially older guns, to let them sit for a long time in a gun safe?
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I agree with Bayouwoof - Desiccant, undoubtedly, and make it a pattern to periodically inspect your firearms. Do not drench your firearms in oil with the intention to keep them rust-free, because the law of gravity hasn't been repealed and you'd be surprised how oil will gravitate settle into the action. Keep them clean and dry, inspect regularly, and replenish your desiccant according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Yes. It means you are not hunting enough. All of my firearms are in treated gun sleeves . This seems to help. I keep them in safes with barrels down. Started this habit after a bad earthquake banged them around inside the enclosed safes. As Ed indicated , regular inspection is still important.
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Over oiled guns sitting butt down ans the oil gravitates down (as previously stated!) to the wrist of the stock. If it's wood stocked, the oil soaks in, weakening an already weak area.
Store guns barrel down. Be certain the barrel crown is protected when storing muzzle down.
Like Happy said, if they are spending to much time in the safe, you ain't hunting enough! LOL!
I also see a good desiccant as important to safe, safe storage!
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