Offseason cleaning?

[kdsberman]

Are there any necessary "cleaning/lubricating" things that need to be done in the offseason that keep my Model 70 in nice condition? Right now its just sitting in my case, but didnt know if every so many months I should be taking it out for any touch-ups. Thanks

[SWThomas]

For me there really is no off season. I generally like to shoot my guns year round. But being deployed right now I had to preserve them for long term storage. I would say just clean them up really well and apply a liberal amount of oil. Then just check them out every so often to make sure there aren't any signs of corrosion.

[Sheridan]

First thing, take it out of the gun case - it will "sweat" in a gun case.

Use one of these;

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...box.jsp.form23

[statjunk]

Sheridan is correct. Gun cases are a no-no for gun storage. If you have to leave it cased then get a silicon gun sock, use lots of oil and maybe leave a couple of the moisture packets in the case with the gun.

Tom

[kdsberman]

Awesome, thanks guys.

[kdsberman]

Originally Posted by Sheridan

First thing, take it out of the gun case - it will "sweat" in a gun case.

Use one of these;

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...box.jsp.form23

If I buy one of those, can i put it back in my case then? Its an aluminum case that I keep it in, if that matters.

[statjunk]

Yup that's a silicon gun sock.

Tom

[bugsNbows]

Follow the good advice already rendered.

[kdsberman]

Originally Posted by Sheridan

First thing, take it out of the gun case - it will "sweat" in a gun case.

Use one of these;

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...box.jsp.form23

Thanks for the advice, I just bought one.

[Sheridan]

Now put it in a closet that doesn't get too hot or too cold.


Lastly, do NOT over oil your gun during storage.


Remember your case is for safe transportation, and it sounds like you have a good one !


Hey - make sure to use that model 70 every now and again !!!