GUN OIL TREATMENT-STORAGE

lonn

I'd like to know what is the BEST OIL, application that you can recommend for guns stored in my "not dust/air tight" gun cabinets in my basement.
Also when I have NIB rifles...and I leave them in the box...what is the best storage treatment for them?

What is the best OIL? for rifles out there?

perry shooter

Every one has a different opinion but a Product I have used for years and really like is Ballistol This product is safe for All metals wood and leather. it is non -toxic and Biodegradable. I have just looked at some rifles with slings I put away 20 years ago wrapped in saran wrap after heavy coat of Ballistol and then put in a wood crate They came out just like when I put them in the box . Avoid foam or cloth cases. they will stick to the finish in time. DONT USE WD40 for long term.

MBK

As an aside, do not store guns in cases because they buffer the temperature changes. So when night time cool guns are touched by faster warming humid air, the vapor condenses. Result is rust pitting.

nmyers

I think a gun cabinet is a poor choice for gun storage. You can't control the ambient air/humidity, & you can't prevent the moisture released by the wood. Plus, they offer no security, as a 10 year old can easily break into a gun cabinet. I keep my guns in a steel safe.

Basements can also be problematic for gun storage in most of the US. Moisture constantly wicks up through concrete, seasonally causing high humidity that will ruin guns, despite any oiling. A heating unit (Goldenrod or light bulb), or a dessicant pack, will reduce the humidity inside a safe to keep your guns free of rust.

I store boxed guns in my safe if the box is small enough. Otherwise, I store the boxes separately. I have found some foam deteriorates over time, & I'm not willing to take a chance on the safety of the foam breakdown products.

Neal

41 nut

I like Brownells Rust Proof #2. I've used it for 25 plus years with excellent results. Sometimes leaving a gun in the safe untouched for 5 or 6 years. I also wrap handguns in Gun Wrap Paper after treating with RP #2.

Wolf.

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There is something called (quoting off the package):
Sentry Marine TUF-CLOTH
Multi-Purpose DRY Protectant
For Extreme Conditions & Salt Water
--Cleans
--Prevents Rust
--Lubricates
Without Oils or Silicones
tested and Used by Navy Seals
www.sentrysolutions.com

I also got the liquid version, called TUF-GLIDE

I have used this on my guns (hard to get it inside actions and barrels, but you can do it. I use it on exterior finishes. It works wonderfully!! I was surprised. As an example, I have a nice carbon steel Randall hunting knife. I used the knife one day, came home and rinsed it off, dried it and wiped it down with the TUF-CLOTH. Then I did the absolute worst thing. I put it back in its leather sheath and forgot about it in the garage. I couldn't find that knife for about a year and a half and came across it by chance about 18 months later in the garage. I shuddered to think what it might look like, but when I removed it from the sheath there was absolutely no rust on it. So, the Marine TUF-CLOTH has my vote. (There is a lesser version, but I bought the Marine version......whatever that might actually mean.)

cbxjeff

Thanks for the info Wolf. I checked out their site and the stuff looks good. Any other members use it?