Gun Storage

[catmandu]

I just moved so I need to relearn what works for Gun storage / rust prevention.
I was planning on getting more gun socks but after watching some videos there are strong opinions on silicone and if it should be used.
I have never used it as a wipe down, rust preventative. I usually use a flannel rag with a good quality gun oil.
So 1) silicone impregnated gun sock or just a plain sock.
2) gun storage advise for south central USA.
I want to learn from others choices and would be happy to take your advice.
Thanks,

Paul

[shell70634]

My method is normal wipe down with gun oil. Golden rods in each safe. De-humidifier in gun room. Humidity kept around 45%. That's in SW Louisiana.

[catmandu]

Thanks, sounds like good advice. I’m in Mississippi now.

[deltaenterprizes]

A friend keeps a shaving brush with gel n oil in a small zip lock bag and wipes the metal parts of his guns down with it.
He lives in New Orleans, kind of humid there!

[schutzen-jager]

jmho silicon wipes + socks are proven to cause deterioration on many types of firearm wood finishes + cause problems with metal contamination if it ever has to be touched up or a complete reblue done - i use what the museum curators use, a good coat of quality paste wax on all surfaces - oils + greases can attract dust, which can absorb moisture -

[Der Gebirgsjager]

I'm with the shooter hunter. Paste wax is the answer to many woes. In very thin coats it only enhances wood stocks and protects metal. I use a brand named Tre-Wax but probably Johnson Paste Wax is as good. Why not try it on a couple experimentally?

DG

[D.Bullets]

I used the Golden rod along with 2 De-humidifiers in our basement. Then about 6 years ago we replaced our Gas Water Heater (in the Basement). We installed an electric Heat Pump Hot Water Heater. It De-humidifier our entire basement and gun room. The 2 De-humidifiers were unplugged. Plus our electric bill went down we then were able to remove the public Nat. Gas line to our home eliminating that Bill also, and all the problems associated with combustible gases in a house, chimney, etc. Just wanted to share this. Be safe.

[catmandu]

Thank you for the replies. I use Johnson’s Past Wax on my tools. I have some car detailiers yellow wax which is Carnuba wax and is even better. Not sure if it can still be bought. For wipe down I use Weapon Shield oil but looks like they went out of business. Too bad, I really like it.

Paul

[pietro]

My method is normal wipe down with gun oil. Golden rods in each safe. De-humidifier in gun room. Humidity kept around 45%. That's in SW Louisiana.

The Gold Standard..... :2_high5:

[wilecoyote]

jmho silicon wipes + socks are proven to cause deterioration on many types of firearm wood finishes + cause problems with metal contamination if it ever has to be touched up or a complete reblue done - i use what the museum curators use, a good coat of quality paste wax on all surfaces - oils + greases can attract dust, which can absorb moisture -

now you have all my attention: please enlighten me better in this regard,if possible_
until yesterday I preferred to lubricate the outside of the guns with Ballistol and use handmade (from old sweaters) woolen socks: not elegant, but it never gave me any problems_
now I just bought and mounted some of these stylish socks on the rifles inside my safe, but I don't want to do any damage...314003

[Sasquatch-1]

I lived in Maryland, in one of the bedroom communities about 30 miles outside D. C. for many years. Very humid in the summer. I had a couple of the cheap Stack-On style gun cabinets. No dehumidifiers in them. All I ever did was clean the firearms well after a range trip and oil them down and wipe off the excess. Never had any problems with rust.

[schutzen-jager]

now you have all my attention: please enlighten me better in this regard,if possible_
until yesterday I preferred to lubricate the outside of the guns with Ballistol and use handmade (from old sweaters) woolen socks: not elegant, but it never gave me any problems_
now I just bought and mounted some of these stylish socks on the rifles inside my safe, but I don't want to do any damage...314003

the silicone can severally damage some wood finishes especially the high end natural oil type - will also soften the synthetic types after a longer period -

[catmandu]

One video I watched showed what looked like the stock finish melted. It pooled at spots pulled down by gravity. He attributed it to wiping down with WD-40 and storing in a silicone sock. The solvent melted the silicone which affected the finish. I’m not sure I totally agree but something caused it.

[catmandu]

Here is the video I spoke of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK0iwryrITo

[wilecoyote]

the silicone can severally damage some wood finishes especially the high end natural oil type - will also soften the synthetic types after a longer period -

...Thank you very much for the clarification!
(I don't have rifles of great value, but I use socks on each one to avoid scratching each other in the safe).

[wilecoyote]

Here is the video I spoke of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK0iwryrITo

...thank you very much about the link !

[Rapier]

Live in FL, travel the world hunting, I use and carry a spray can of G-96 also have a G-96 shop rag impregnated with G-96, in a zip lock plastic bag, everywhere I go. The spray gets into cracks and crevices. I also have a small container of Sweet Shooter to swab the bore with. All my barrel berek-in process is done with Sweet Shooter. My experience for rifles is do not forget the chamber and bore. Temprature change can cause sweat in a chamber, so taking a gun in and out can create rust in the chamber. The G-96 takes care of shotgun barrels in and out, will remove shot cup plastic with a brush and two hour set, with a bore-snake in another plastiv bag. Does not require a lot of room for travel or storage.

[schutzen-jager]

over on RFC forum a now deceased poster noremf was a Smithsonian + other museum certified wood restorer + refinishing has posted decades worth of research on silicone reactions to wood + finishes - hundreds of posts like this one -
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/silicone-contamination.1107065/#post-10807113

[wilecoyote]

...loud & clear_
thanks again