Greasing misurps for storage.

[fiddler]

For long term storage there are modern made equivalences of Cosmoline such as Rust Veto 342, as well as an entire family of rust prevention products under patent of Houghton International.

FOr regular storage in the safes I take them out twice a year apply a oily bore swab and wipe down with a heavier oil.

 

[Claven2]

For long term storage there are modern made equivalences of Cosmoline such as Rust Veto 342, as well as an entire family of rust prevention products under patent of Houghton International.

FOr regular storage in the safes I take them out twice a year apply a oily bore swab and wipe down with a heavier oil.

Great point. The military uses extreme duty preservatives because their gear gets shipped to all sorts of climates where it will sit unattended for long periods and needs to be serviceable when it's needed.

Your gun room is not an austere military environment. You don't need cosmolene or the modern equivalents.

 

[Deathrawt]

I went to a car swap meet last month and there was a guy selling some cans of actual cosmoline. I bought one to try out but wish I had gotten more of them

 

[dirtybarry]

Vacuum sealing in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers has replaced smearing parts in goo. Cut bag open, load and shoot versus "let me get back to you in an hour or two"

 

[Grock-co]

WD-40, cheap and plentiful,

 

[wannabe]

an added benefit is that lps3 removes copper fouling if left in for long term....be sure to clean bore and chamber well before firing...duh

 

[CdnCombatMedic]

I use RIG on all my firearms and religiously push a RIG soaked patch through the bore after every outing. A little goes a long way.

What I use for my non shooters. Great stuff.

 

[BWEST]

Fluid Film or ATF , sure works for me -- or either one of them , mixed with Kerosine , for a great cleaner. ---

 

[Agent of orange]

automatenfett is what i use. but my supply is limited so it maybe Lubriplate 930-AA down the road unless i get more automatenfett

 

[gaff]

WD-40, cheap and plentiful,

WD-40 WILL destroy some types of bluing .

 

[Claven2]

WD-40 WILL destroy some types of bluing .

WD40 is a water displacer that DOES evaporate. It's not a good preservative over time.

 

[StoneHorse]

WD40 is a water displacer that DOES evaporate. It's not a good preservative over time.

Yep. Water Displacement formula #40. Excellent for its intended purpose but not intended for long term preservation. I certainly would NOT use it on fine firearms and wood stocks.

 

[homeboy1]

I used to grease my guns. Now I use renaissance wax

Where do u purchase this was? Do you melt it and apply with a brush?

 

[fiddler]

I think some shooting folks might consider "long term" storage to be a single season, where collectors and investors may choose to warehouse items for 5, 10, or 15 years or more until the value dictates upgraded profit margin.

wd-40?? sure , thats good for 15 days on my shooters but I prefer better lubricants. Either way, regular shooting guns in the safe are ready to go within a few minutes.

 

[StoneHorse]

Where do u purchase this was? Do you melt it and apply with a brush?

Reliable Gun in Vancouver is a stocking dealer.

 

[MiG25]

I use RIG on all my firearms and religiously push a RIG soaked patch through the bore after every outing. A little goes a long way.

My understanding is that RIG is essentially Vaseline with some light oil mixed in.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I think some shooting folks might consider "long term" storage to be a single season, where collectors and investors may choose to warehouse items for 5, 10, or 15 years or more until the value dictates upgraded profit margin.

wd-40?? sure , thats good for 15 days on my shooters but I prefer better lubricants. Either way, regular shooting guns in the safe are ready to go within a few minutes.

This, I have rifles that I don't plan on shooting often if ever and would be in storage for years. Just easier to apply a long term preservative to the bores then have to drag the whole collection out every few months.

 

[B_noser]

My understanding is that RIG is essentially Vaseline with some light oil mixed in.

I don't know what is in RIG, but I do know it doesn't look, feel or smell like Vaseline. I seriously doubt it is Vaseline based.

 

[MiG25]

According to the MSDS for RIG, it is 71% Petrolatum aka Petroleum Jelly aka Vaseline.

 

[fiddler]

According to the MSDS for RIG, it is 71% Petrolatum aka Petroleum Jelly aka Vaseline.

Well, vaseline is a petroleum product. The interesting thing about Vaseline is that it does not burn well, where superstore/no-name brand burns really well. I'm guessing one has more petroleum in it than the other?

The real question: Does Vaseline have any properties that prevent the deterioration of metals?