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Storing Rifles and Shotguns

7.62x39Lover7.62x39Lover Member Posts: 3,939 ✭✭✭
edited February 2017 in Ask the Experts
Can there be any detrimental effects on a rifle or shotgun from storing them long term on their side rather than upright?
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Not as long as you protect the side facing down from abrasion, foam, cardboard, & moisture.

    Neal
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  • navc130navc130 Member Posts: 1,264 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No detrimental effects that I can see. I have long guns in cases or sleeves stored horizontally for years with no ill effects. There is the case that when stored vertically oil can seep into the grip area and cause wood damage, especially shotguns and lever actions.
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  • ZinderblocZinderbloc Member Posts: 925 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bore Stores makes a nice long gun storage sleeve. More padding than a gun sock and still reasonably priced. Great if you have a bunch of guns to store. I've used them for years.
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