Long term firearm storage
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docnyt
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Try the Zcorr bags. The seller is a member here.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=541346&highlight=zcorr
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=541346&highlight=zcorr
Fishslayer
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Good luck. I had my first rifle & favorite guitar stolen from public storage while deployed. Use a REALLY good lock.
'course, I also lost a dozen or so custom & irreplacable fishing rods when my "trusted friend" disappeared during another deployment...
Good luck & stay safe!
'course, I also lost a dozen or so custom & irreplacable fishing rods when my "trusted friend" disappeared during another deployment...
Good luck & stay safe!
damn that crappy, sorry to hear that. Well Ive got insurance and what not so if something ends up missing then they will be buying me new things or Ill level that place with a JDAMS lol.
Thanks bro! You be sure to do the same.
Thanks bro! You be sure to do the same.
FROGO207
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I would also spray with a thin coating of oil inside and out first in case of a puncture of the package it is within.
Ala Dan
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Coat 'em inside and out with RIG, which is a grease; before placing
them in a Sack - 'Up sock or any other protectant.
them in a Sack - 'Up sock or any other protectant.
Hans1944;
If I were you, I'd have a real sit down & come to Jesus talk with your insurance agent first. Tell him exactly where they'll be stored & ask for advice on the lock. That way, if the worst occurs, it leaves the insurance company very little wiggle room to try & avoid the payout. Depending on the value of your firearms, don't be surprised if they want additional protection, such as an RSC or safe, inside the rented storage unit. Perhaps a large safe deposit box would be an alternative, if you're in an urban area where banks have those larger sizes available.
900F
If I were you, I'd have a real sit down & come to Jesus talk with your insurance agent first. Tell him exactly where they'll be stored & ask for advice on the lock. That way, if the worst occurs, it leaves the insurance company very little wiggle room to try & avoid the payout. Depending on the value of your firearms, don't be surprised if they want additional protection, such as an RSC or safe, inside the rented storage unit. Perhaps a large safe deposit box would be an alternative, if you're in an urban area where banks have those larger sizes available.
900F
jnyork
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+1 for RIG, has been used by generations of gun owners, nothing better that I know of.
If you can break them down in small enough chunks, the large safe deposit box at the bank would be the most secure for sure.
How about the folks back home? Anyone got a gunsafe?
If you can break them down in small enough chunks, the large safe deposit box at the bank would be the most secure for sure.
How about the folks back home? Anyone got a gunsafe?
4thPointOfContact
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Everyone's given excellent advice
The only thing I can is personal experience. When I took a tour in Germany for three years, I had to leave my collection of firearms in a NON-climate controlled shed in my parent's backyard. Through three humid summers and three wet winters the only thing that protected my arms was a coating of Eezox. Stainless, blued, parkerized, and even a few that were 'in the white', all came through without any corrosion.
The only thing I can is personal experience. When I took a tour in Germany for three years, I had to leave my collection of firearms in a NON-climate controlled shed in my parent's backyard. Through three humid summers and three wet winters the only thing that protected my arms was a coating of Eezox. Stainless, blued, parkerized, and even a few that were 'in the white', all came through without any corrosion.
Hatterasguy
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I'd grease them, put a nice coat of wheel bearing grease on all exposed metal or...wait for it...wait...COSMOLINE!
http://www.goodson.com/store/template/product_detail.php?IID=8761
http://www.goodson.com/store/template/product_detail.php?IID=8761
Ala Dan
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I would have to agree with the 4thPointOf Contact; as Eezox is
a great product; one that I use all of the time~!
a great product; one that I use all of the time~!
Shadow 7D
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Damn, now I have to bookmark this thread cause I don't think the wife wants me ordering more 'gun stuff' and 2# of cosmo is too good to pass up
Prion
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http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html Eezox looks solid. Rig doesn't fair so well.
I like ZCorr products http://www.zcorrproducts.com/
I like ZCorr products http://www.zcorrproducts.com/
Sir Aardvark
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You could pack your guns in grease and then seal them in a nitrogen gas-filled PVC pipe that is glued shut on both ends...
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If you're only going to be away for 2-3 years then the best solution, IMHO, is to use plastic bags, such as these from Brownells:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1154/Product/TRIPLE_TOUGH_trade__PREMIUM_STORAGE_BAGS
You can also use these "vapor tabs":
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1207/Product/RUST_BLOX_VAPOR_TABS
The best thing to do would be to completely hose down your firearm with a somewhat "thick" oil such as Breakfree CLP - what I mean by "thick", is, don't use a light mineral-oil based product such as Rem-Oil.
After glopping up your firearm with a rust-preventative oil, stick it in the bag with a couple Rust Blox Vapor tabs inside it.
You can then store them in a gun case, or whatever, until you get back.
The main drawback with storing them in grease is that when you are ready to shoot them again, you first have to get rid of all of that grease that is on them - wiping off a coating of oil is much easier.
A big plus with using the plastic bag is that it makes a moisture barrier so that the guns cannot get wet from whatever reason, humidity included.
Also these bags are tough, so you can use them again and again!
For ammo, the best way to store it would be in genuine GI Ammo Cans which have the little rubber seal still intact.
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If you're only going to be away for 2-3 years then the best solution, IMHO, is to use plastic bags, such as these from Brownells:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1154/Product/TRIPLE_TOUGH_trade__PREMIUM_STORAGE_BAGS
You can also use these "vapor tabs":
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1207/Product/RUST_BLOX_VAPOR_TABS
The best thing to do would be to completely hose down your firearm with a somewhat "thick" oil such as Breakfree CLP - what I mean by "thick", is, don't use a light mineral-oil based product such as Rem-Oil.
After glopping up your firearm with a rust-preventative oil, stick it in the bag with a couple Rust Blox Vapor tabs inside it.
You can then store them in a gun case, or whatever, until you get back.
The main drawback with storing them in grease is that when you are ready to shoot them again, you first have to get rid of all of that grease that is on them - wiping off a coating of oil is much easier.
A big plus with using the plastic bag is that it makes a moisture barrier so that the guns cannot get wet from whatever reason, humidity included.
Also these bags are tough, so you can use them again and again!
For ammo, the best way to store it would be in genuine GI Ammo Cans which have the little rubber seal still intact.
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