What to coat guns with for long term cache

[mjbskwim]

I have stored older guns in these with perfect results. I would oil them up real nice and put them in these before putting them in a hard container
http://www.borestores.com/

 

[Charliehorse]

Clean the gun
Coat all metal parts and bore with CLP
Bag it
Pack un-cooked rice around the bag in the pipe
Seal the pipe

Rice absorbs moisture.

But if you plastic bag it, the moisture will be locked inside and the rice will do no good right?

 

[DieselScout]

If you can truly seal it air tight then why not just fill the tube with Argon? It inert and once you cap it off no air or moisture can enter.

 

[Certaindeaf]

If you can truly seal it air tight then why not just fill the tube with Argon? It inert and once you cap it off no air or moisture can enter.

Indeed. But what is "it"? It must be understood that the whole earth "moves", let alone roots that grow through stone.. etc. It's not like you've laid something upon a magical stasis pillow.

 

[mjbskwim]

Roots grow thru cracks in stone.If you don't leave any cracks the roots won't grow thru it will it?
The earth moves under my feet,sorry,thing,if you were to bed 'it' with sand and maybe some weed killer? then you would cut down on breakage and roots.
Now if there is a earthquake,well,all bets are off.
The rice idea could work if you just wrapped the gun in saran wrap to keep the rice off the gun,then seal a meal the gun,then PVC with argon.
Don't forget oxygen absorbers for just in case.

 

[Medic!]

Bury your guns?

Your gona look like a squirrel lookin for a nut!

 

[Velzey]

Remove the stock and vacuum seal it separate from the barreled receiver . Coat all metal parts in cosmoline, and vacuum seal. Same goes for any ammo you store with it. Vacuum seal it!

I tested this method on my property over near Silver Lake. Bought a cheap M44, sealed it all up and stashed it behind the old pump house for 10 years. It was only buried about 2 feet. I dug it up about every 2 years...Yep all good!
This reminds me...its been more than 10 years....and I need to remember to dig it up! I will take some photos of it all to!

I forgot, size large pvc tube...RTV silicon around the seams on the caps.

 

[rick benjamin]

But if you plastic bag it, the moisture will be locked inside and the rice will do no good right?

Better idea?

 

[salmonriverjohn]

For long term storage I've had excellent results using plain old petroleum jelly. Cheap and easy to clean with degreaser.

 

[Oathkeeper1775]

This is one of those questions with a lot of answers that can fit multiple scenarios.

A situation that would require a law-abiding citizen to cache firearms & ammo might be a looming post-constitutional America; a horrific-scenario that would negate so many considerations to include (but not limited to) the need to be legal, the need to preserve the cache for financial, affectionate, asthetic, or historical reasons, or even the desire to enjoy the regular use and maintenance of the cache.....so if a good gun safe won't suffice, there a few imperatives to consider/ follow.

Has to stay Hidden
Has to stay Accessible
Has to stay Dry
Has to stay Operational
Has to stay with Ammo

There are already a lot of good ideas dotted in this thread....find one that fits your scenario.

BTW, don't overlook local security; survailing the cache for at least 24 hours before exposing it is also an imperative....

 

[erudne]

I have seen rifles that were greased and wrapped in blankets then stored in an attic, unfortunately the blankets absorbed the grease in the summer months and the roof leaked saturating the blankets in the winter. Some of the rifles were still functional but all were very rusty.

I have found that a good quality enamel paint, applied and cured as directed, is an excellent protective coating, (As are the commercial coatings advertised on this site).
paint all metal/wood surfaces, grease the chamber/bore w/petroleum jelly or axle grease. wrap in plastic or place in tube

 

[bolus]

Im not sure for very long term storage, but after these tests I got some WD40 specialist and have coated most of my stuff with it

http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667

What is nice is that after wiping it on, it dries very quickly and leaves no sort of oily residue.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I saw a bum down at Waterfront park in Portland that'd cache his sand wedge and golf balls in the weeds.. gotta keep in practice! respect

 

[Medic!]

I don't leave unsecured guns out for any fool to find. What is responsible about that?


I have stashes in three states. With friends and family. And they clean and oil the guns.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I don't leave unsecured guns out for any fool to find. What is responsible about that?


I have stashes in three states. With friends and family. And they clean and oil the guns.

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