r/canadaguns • u/TheBulletBuddy • 13d ago

Misc Storage info relating to rust.

Curious what others are doing to make sure our paper weights aren't rusting. So far I've just been leaving a slightly heavier than normal coating of gun oil, and then wiping/reapplying every few months. Cant say the place its stored is overly humid.

Curious what others are doing or if that pretty much sums up most people's "routine" for long term storage.

Would rather not find out that I should of done something different when its too late haha.

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u/M3NUTN 13d ago edited 13d ago

I use those reusable silica gel packs you can get on Amazon for fairly cheap, and oil the guns once in a while. Haven't had a problem yet and I live right on the lake

Edit: to add, make sure the humidity isn't 0% if you have guns with wood furniture or the wood may dry out and crack

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u/TheBulletBuddy 12d ago

Ok cool so all im missing is some silica packs in there. Sounds good

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u/PteSoupSandwich The 10/22 Dude 12d ago

Use Concrobium Moisture Grabbers

The medium size ones come in a box of three; just one of those packs removes excess dampness and humidity from indoor areas up to 350 cubic ft

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u/hafetysazard 12d ago

The reusable ones are pretty cool. You basically heat them up in the oven when they’re fully saturated, and it the drives the moisture out of them. Best and quickest results if you dump them out on a clean baking sheet.