rusting

Tikka 30-06 · 01-07-2005, 08:56 PM

it is true that if you store your gun in a padded case it will rust?

bigbulls · 01-07-2005, 09:04 PM

Yes, if you live in a humid environment the padding will absorbe moisture from the air and rust your gun. If you live in a dry climate such as Arizona it's not a problem unless the padding is already wet.

johnch · 01-07-2005, 09:47 PM

I spray silacone spray in my cases to HELP prevent the rust .
I take the gun out and dry it off as soon as posible and use another case ,I dry that case in the dryer if nessery

huntwv · 01-12-2005, 08:15 PM

Yes Tikka it is true. My nephew brought a lyman muzzle loader over to me that had been in a case for about 3 months. This gun was in bad shape with rust. It took me about a week to get the gun cleaned up and ready to reblue. I would suggest storing guns somewhere other then a padded case.