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/PteSoupSandwich The 10/22 Dude 12d ago

  1. Spray entire firearm with Ballistol

  2. Wait 15mins and wipe off excess

  3. Throw a Concrobium Moisture Grabber into cabinet

  4. Done

Firearms that haven't been out of the cabinet in over a year have zero rust

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u/TheBulletBuddy 12d ago

Even apply the balistol to a cerakoted aluminum receiver/hamdguard? Figured they'd would be safe to leave as is. Couldn't find anything solid about balistol + paint reactions

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u/PteSoupSandwich The 10/22 Dude 12d ago

Cerakote will prevent rust by itself, but you can totally wipe it down with Ballistol; its safe on virtually everything

I even use it to wipe down wood stocks