What were you guys use for long-term storage?

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Hello I'm looking to store a few firearms long-term all non-restricted hunting rifles and shotguns I am wondering what oil would you guys suggest or is there a grease I'm thinking about using a impregnated gun sock also
 
I have several rifles coated in G96 that haven't seen the light of day for 10+ years. No signs of corrosion. I keep a small 15 watt light bulb burning 24/7 in my lockers. And, it can get pretty damp here in S. Ontario.
 
A museum curator will give you one answer. A gunsmith will give you another. And an average shooter will give you another? Every smart alec will cite the regulations or their course notes on what constitutes "safe storage".

FWIW, I like gun socks to prevent safe kisses. I like red automatic transmission fluid as opposed to any solvent or lubricant. I also like (well, I try) to store the long guns muzzle down.
 
They were selling those hoppes air vault storage bags pretty reasonable . Think they say they are good for 5 years
 
I spray with G96 in and out, put in sillicone sock and into the safe. Silicone gun sock also has an added benefit of protecting from “safe kisses” as the rifles may shift inside the safe. Those silicone gun socks can be bought on Amazon, pack of 4 extra large (for scoped guns) for $40 or so. I just ordered a bunch more and each rifle will live in its own sock.
 
maple_leaf_eh said:
I like red automatic transmission fluid as opposed to any solvent or lubricant.
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I like it too but the smell is bad. I since switched to G96 for surface protection and the red synthetic automatic transmission fluid is good for small internal mechanical parts that rub against one another.
 
maple_leaf_eh said:
A museum curator will give you one answer. A gunsmith will give you another. And an average shooter will give you another? Every smart alec will cite the regulations or their course notes on what constitutes "safe storage".

FWIW, I like gun socks to prevent safe kisses. I like red automatic transmission fluid as opposed to any solvent or lubricant. I also like (well, I try) to store the long guns muzzle down.
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Just curious, always trying to learn, why muzzle down?
 
Syn gun oil barrels down and silicone gun socks. Stag grease on outsides of exposed metals pending how many years
I have some salted 40 years and like the day I placed them there
 
You might consider a lesson from the Swiss?? They slathered a grease within the bore to preserve it - does not run or evaporate like oils. Apparently original was a plant based grease no longer made. I believe the current used, that is also available in Canada, is Shell brand Aeroshell 64 grease. I bought a 14 ounce (400 gram) tube of it from Aircraft Spruce on-line a few months ago. Have to run a clean dry patch down the bore before firing it. "Waffenfeldt", I think it was called ... The Swiss use a fibre bore brush to apply it - bore is not "plugged", but a coating applied one end to other on the bore surface. I can not help about the rest of the gun - I suspect that was what Cosmoline was for??
 
I just stumbled across this yesterday, and it is by far the most comprehensive and intelligent look at the topic that I have seen. 46 commonly used products that were tested for corrosion inhibition (among other things). The thread is called "Results of gun care product evaluation", tests done by a guy who just wanted to know. Definitely worth a look but it's a long read.

h ttps://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/results-of-gun-care-product-evaluation.398836/

TL/DR: For corrosion inhibition alone (and by a very large margin), the best of the "common" products tested were "Hornady One Shot Gun Cleaner and Lube" and "WD-40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor" (and maybe "Frog Lube").
 
Potashminer said:
..... I believe the current used, that is also available in Canada, is Shell brand Aeroshell 64 grease. I bought a 14 ounce (400 gram) tube of it from Aircraft Spruce on-line a few months ago. Have to run a clean dry patch down the bore before firing it. "Waffenfeldt", I think it was called ... ....
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Close. Waffenfett.

I scrounged a gallon can of Aeroshell grease and I'll never ever use it all by myself. I'll sell smaller tubs to anyone who wants, for the price of the postage.
 
alpining said:
I just stumbled across this yesterday, and it is by far the most comprehensive and intelligent look at the topic that I have seen. 46 commonly used products that were tested for corrosion inhibition (among other things). The thread is called "Results of gun care product evaluation", tests done by a guy who just wanted to know. Definitely worth a look but it's a long read.

h ttps://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/results-of-gun-care-product-evaluation.398836/

TL/DR: For corrosion inhibition alone (and by a very large margin), the best of the "common" products tested were "Hornady One Shot Gun Cleaner and Lube" and "WD-40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor" (and maybe "Frog Lube").
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I've used One Shot for years, probably 4 or 5 now. I started using it when I wanted a fast-flashing corrosion resistant product for the finer parts of my BAR and it's done an excellent job. Lubricity is alright, nice on external parts but maybe not the wear resistance of dedicated lubricants, and it carries away some grit and grime as well so I'm really happy with it.
 
alpining thanks for that link, great test! I like G96 but definitely going to check out One Shot or the WD40 specialist ($46 a can on amazon though). Mikey where did you get the one shot product?
 
Ballistol or G96, and into the rack with them.
The ones I don't use on a regular basis
Get wiped down and a patch through them once a year.
Never had any issues as far as corrosion goes.
Oh, I store my firearms horizontal , slightly muzzle down;)
Cat
 
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LPS 3 in an Aerosol can.

Spray the grease down the bore, into the action, and then spray down the entire outside of the firearm. A bit messy when you go to return the firearm to service (use lots of rags).

Downside: LPS 3 is expensive.
 
odsixer said:
alpining thanks for that link, great test! I like G96 but definitely going to check out One Shot or the WD40 specialist ($46 a can on amazon though). Mikey where did you get the one shot product?
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Dont use wd40, for the love of God and all things you dont want rusty..
 
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