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/SkSMaN7 13d ago

Like yourself, keep thin layer of oil. Also I use a couple of those plug in heating rods inside my safe to keep humidity low. It usually stays around 45%

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u/TheBulletBuddy 12d ago

Perfect, thanks

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u/hafetysazard 12d ago

If you have wood stocked firearms, a thin layer means no more than a gentle sheen visible compared to bone dry. Gun oils will flow and wick like crazy, so if you put barely too much it will soak into the stock, discolour it, and weaken it.

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u/TheBulletBuddy 12d ago

No wood stocks but really appreciate the info. Will keep that in mind for future purchases