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Storing Guns in the case or out?
U2Bono
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I've read the all the pros and cons of the foam cases and cloth cases, so is the consensus among experts that guns should be uncased in my safe? Or cased? I have original boxes, nice expensive Cabela cases, and the old fashioned padded cloth style cases. Are you all saying cases are bad and that the guns are best stored uncased?
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CP
Neal
So go figure.
Main thing is to lightly oil the metal before putting them away.
What matters is that the guns are kept DRY.
That means a light coating of oil to prevent rust, avoidance of high-humidity conditions (to the extent possible. . .dehumidifiers help), and avoidance of cold-to-warm swings in temperature (which can promote condensation of moisture).
One big reason you store guns in the safe UNCASED is that the safes are expensive, safe space is at a premium, and the cases take up a lot of room. In other words, the more cases in your safe, the less room for guns.
Now *IF* the gun is NOT stored right or (worst possible thing) put away in a WET case, THEN you've potentially big problem since the case itself may retain moisture, making rust problems worse.
Uncased in your safe or vault.
Dry or not, oiled or not, the foam used in some gun cases is harmful to the firearm and the finish. Some of the foams degrade and disintegrate causing harm to both the wood and the metal on your firearms if the firearms are left in the case for long periods of time.
If you feel that the firearms need some protection from handling in and out of the safe, use clean old cotton socks and tee shirts that have been washed thoroughly which you can lightly wrap around the points of contact.
I also use little 'Dixie' cups over the front of my scopes to ward off dust.
Best.