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/VictoryVCI 8d ago

You’re probably in pretty good shape already.

The main thing I’d add is that humidity control and direct corrosion protection aren’t really the same thing. Silica, a dehumidifier or a safe heater helps control the environment, but oil or VCI protects the metal itself.For something that’s going to sit a long time, I’d be more comfortable using both approaches than relying on just one. And I’d avoid long-term storage directly in foam-lined cases. I learned that one the hard way after leaving one of mine in foam way longer than I should have.