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/Leader-Bike 13d ago

I haven't had a spot of rust since using this. I spray em all once a year and keep a container of Damp Rid in the cabinet.

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u/TheBulletBuddy 12d ago

I've got a little bottle of balistol aerosol oil from a TNA freebie but that stuff smells so bad that im hesitant to use it lol

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u/Strong-Owl-55 12d ago

You dont like the ballistol licorice smell I call it

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u/GreenMan165 12d ago

I also don't care for the smell of Ballistol, it really turns my nose, but it is skin safe which is a plus, and why I ended up switching to it.

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u/hafetysazard 12d ago

Just be careful with that Damp Rid; you wouldn’t want the liquid it collects to spill. It would be disastrous for your guns if it got on em.