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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by UroTrash, Dec 15, 2008.

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  1. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 UroTrash, Dec 15, 2008
    Question for all the wild-eyed-maniacal-gun-loonies on here...and I know that's a lot of folks.


    I have a nice, big fireproof gun vault with a tube heater in the bottom (for de-humidification).

    Often, it goes a year without being opened.

    When I stored all the guns, I cleaned them well, oiled lightly the parts that required real oil and wiped everything down with silicone as I have done for many years. The better long guns are stored muzzle down to prevent oil from pooling/tracking into the walnut stocks. Lessed long guns are stored muzzle up in traditional manner.

    Question is: how often would you re-oil or re-silicone guns that are kept untouched in that environment?
     
  2. GatorFL

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    #2 GatorFL, Dec 15, 2008
    I don't break them down to reoil them unless I've shot them. I have some oil wipes I use occassionally to wipe prints off. Other than that you are fine, I think.
     
  3. Red4RECAT

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    #3 Red4RECAT, Dec 15, 2008
    HEY! I resemble that remark!
     
  4. 2NA

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    #4 2NA, Dec 15, 2008
    If there's no moisture you should be good indefinitely.

    Certainly a few years.
     
  5. 8 SNAKE

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    #5 8 SNAKE, Dec 15, 2008
    As others have said, I wouldn't feel compelled to do any additional oiling. I'd visually check them over on my annual pilgrimage to the safe to ensure that all was well, though.

    Now for my question: why are such fine pieces being ignored? :)
     
  6. ADON

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    #6 ADON, Dec 15, 2008
    If the dehumidifier works, no need for more oil.
     
  7. UroTrash

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    #7 UroTrash, Dec 15, 2008
    What would you consider "low" humidity?

    I've had a hygrometer in there and it tends to run ~40% (general house ~50%)

    I do know the wood work in my house starts shrinking when it gets less than 40% so I'm not too keen on getting too much lower.
     
  8. Dave328

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    #8 Dave328, Dec 15, 2008
    More importantly, if you have a gun safe that remains unopened for a year or more at a time, you should turn in your Mancard, pack up all the guns and send them down to me! :D:D:D:D:D
     

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