Best Barrel Protection for Storage

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After I clean my barrels, I have been running a patch with some rem oil on it through the barrel to provide some corrosion protection for longer term storage. Someone recently told me this is a no no as you should not use any oils that contain teflon or silicon on the inside of the barrel. Something about the heat of the bullet changing the chemistry of these oils and potentially causing damage.

I don't know how true this is but was curious what everyone here is using for corrosion protection on the inside of barrels for longer term storage? If there is a consensus as to what's best I would certainly adopt that approach.
 
As JD-338 and Reload Ky stated, Rem Oil is really good stuff. I also like KG-4 for long term storage. I always run a patch thru with some BoreTech solvent when taking out of storage before firing.
 
Idaho53 said:
As JD-338 and Reload Ky stated, Rem Oil is really good stuff. I also like KG-4 for long term storage. I always run a patch thru with some BoreTech solvent when taking out of storage before firing.
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I'm curious, do you clean the bores after the shooting sessions before putting them in the safe. I've always put them in the safe after shooting without cleaning the bores and on seldom occasions, if i feel that barrels need cleaning, I'd clean the bores, put some lube on the bolt and grease the lugs before taking them to the range. Been checking my bores from time to time with a borescope, did not find rust or pits..
Not sure if storing the rifles after shooting sessions will harm your bores. Opinions please.
 
TackDriver284 said:
I'm curious, do you clean the bores after the shooting sessions before putting them in the safe. I've always put them in the safe after shooting without cleaning the bores and on seldom occasions, if i feel that barrels need cleaning, I'd clean the bores, put some lube on the bolt and grease the lugs before taking them to the range. Been checking my bores from time to time with a borescope, did not find rust or pits..
Not sure if storing the rifles after shooting sessions will harm your bores. Opinions please.
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Mark,
I wipe down the rifles uncleaned after hunting season then do a thorough cleaning over the winter months.

JD338
 
after cleaning I finish up with a wet patch of Kroil , not dripping wet , just wet .then I put it away . I did use rem oil for many years , I never seen any problems with it .
 
I was at Autozone last summer and found a 1oz bottle of Lucas gun oil. Pulled my shotgun out the other day and swabbed the bore and didn't see any signs of rust on the patch after being stored since last fall, but for many years prior to that I used Rem Oil without any issues. Break Free makes wipes for collectors that are rumored to be really great for extended storage protection. One of my first jobs when I was 16 was at a local department store called Heck's. They would get boxes of surplus Mosin-Nagants in, and I had to scrub through layers of Cosmoline with naptha and a rag before they went up for sale. Protection level great, pain the butt rating, off the chart! Wish I had the cash back then, they could be had for sub $100 back then
 
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TackDriver284 said:
I'm curious, do you clean the bores after the shooting sessions before putting them in the safe. I've always put them in the safe after shooting without cleaning the bores and on seldom occasions, if i feel that barrels need cleaning, I'd clean the bores, put some lube on the bolt and grease the lugs before taking them to the range. Been checking my bores from time to time with a borescope, did not find rust or pits..
Not sure if storing the rifles after shooting sessions will harm your bores. Opinions please.
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I prefer to clean my bores before any storage. Most of our current powders and primers are no where as corrosive as they used to be, but I still like to run BoreTech down my barrels after firing and before storage (has some rust inhibitor built into it).
 
I have some friends who live right on the beach of the salty Pacific. It is a must there to wipe down all ferrous surfaces for storage. And use a dehumidifier in the safe. They both use WD-40 and frequently run a patch thru and wipe down the outside with it when in storage .

Individual packaged RemOil patches make excellent fire starter. They burn when wet, burn long and hot. I wouldn't breath the smoke tho. I carry one hunting for dual purpose use.

For storage where I live in dryer climes I use either light oil (Hoppe's oil or sewing maching) or "anoint the bore" with #9. I run a dry patch thru before shooting but don't scrub the bore.
 
wvbuckbuster said:
After cleaning I run a saturated patch with Birchwood Casey Barricade thru the bore. Provides lasting protection without gumming up the bore. For muzzle loaders I do the same then follow up with a patch coated with Rig. This combo lasts for years.
Dan.
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Birchwood Casey Barricade sprayed on a couple patches and pushed through the bore is what I have been doing for years now. Usually just a couple dry clean patches I run through it before I use it shooting again after taking it out of storage.
 
I guess I have adopted 1 of most peoples practices.

Barricade is great as a protectant for short or long term storage. I spray it on my gun cloth as well. So far it’s never failed me.

I really like Lucas gun oil for my AR’s, very good lubrication and keeps carbon in the action and gas rings soft. It lubricates great even during lengthy firing sessions.

Kroil is effective for any lead from cast bullets. It’s a penetrating oil and gets under the lead smears. They come right out without scrubbing.

Sweets 7.62 or Barnes for copper fouling.

Hoppes gun grease for bolt lugs and bolt journals.

Last but not least……..GUN SOCKS FOR EVERY LONG GUN IN THE SAFE! I’ve gotten more dings in stocks from putting them in or out of the safe than I ever have in the woods.

There are many great products out there.
 
Joec7651 said:
Sweets 7.62 or Barnes for copper fouling.
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Oh no, that was a nightmare. I once cleaned a 308 custom rifle back in the 90's with Sweets, I ran a wet patch down the bore, and left the garage for a few minutes to return to resume my chore with the barrel cleaning,,,once I went inside and the phone rang and had business to take care of, then got dressed to attend to some matters, and when I returned home late that night all tired and went to bed. Next morning I went in the garage and saw my 308 on the bench and that bottle of Sweets,,,and that is when fear struck me. o_O I just completely forgot about that rifle and business was top priority the day before. The rifle never shot well again that I had to send it off to get a new barrel spun on it. Never went back to Sweets. I like the three Bore Tech solvents, Eliminator, C4 and the Copper Remover, works for me. Lesson learned.
 
TackDriver284 said:
Oh no, that was a nightmare. I once cleaned a 308 custom rifle back in the 90's with Sweets, I ran a wet patch down the bore, and left the garage for a few minutes to return to resume my chore with the barrel cleaning,,,once I went inside and the phone rang and had business to take care of, then got dressed to attend to some matters, and when I returned home late that night all tired and went to bed. Next morning I went in the garage and saw my 308 on the bench and that bottle of Sweets,,,and that is when fear struck me. o_O I just completely forgot about that rifle and business was top priority the day before. The rifle never shot well again that I had to send it off to get a new barrel spun on it. Never went back to Sweets. I like the three Bore Tech solvents, Eliminator, C4 and the Copper Remover, works for me. Lesson learned.
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It’s strong stuff. I’ll give you that. I’d get a sick feeling if I left it in a bore overnight too.
 
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