F Finz Joined Jun 6, 2013 Messages 709 Location Northeast Mar 14, 2014 #1 Three firearms coming out of storage: Ruger single-ten, marlin m60 and a Winchester SXP. Thoroughly cleaned before storing in case about a year ago Should I do anything particular to them now before breaking them out?
Three firearms coming out of storage: Ruger single-ten, marlin m60 and a Winchester SXP. Thoroughly cleaned before storing in case about a year ago Should I do anything particular to them now before breaking them out?
Pablo Joined Oct 28, 2002 Messages 59,392 Location Everson WA - Pacific NW USA Mar 14, 2014 #2 Just make sure there is nothing in the bores and there is no gummed up lube and all should be well.
S SuperDave456 Joined Oct 29, 2008 Messages 2,500 Location Dallas, Texas Mar 15, 2014 #4 +1 on cleaning them. One year should be no problem. 5+ years is interesting, a decade or more is REAL interesting
+1 on cleaning them. One year should be no problem. 5+ years is interesting, a decade or more is REAL interesting
Astro14 $100 Site Donor Staff member Joined Oct 10, 2010 Messages 20,075 Location Virginia Beach Mar 15, 2014 #5 How about 40 years? Still cleaning up the bore on my Trap Door Springfield, but the,action and chamber were just fine and it shoots well!
How about 40 years? Still cleaning up the bore on my Trap Door Springfield, but the,action and chamber were just fine and it shoots well!
B bubbatime Joined Mar 18, 2008 Messages 6,638 Location South Florida Mar 21, 2014 #6 If they were stored with a preservative, I would just wipe it off and re-lube the gun with the gun lube of your choice.
If they were stored with a preservative, I would just wipe it off and re-lube the gun with the gun lube of your choice.
F Finz Thread starter Joined Jun 6, 2013 Messages 709 Location Northeast Mar 24, 2014 #7 Thanks all... Quick wipe and relube is the way I'll handle them