After cleaning all my bores for storageI run a patch of alky down to remove any solvents/moiture from cleaning, then apply a liberal soaked patch of BC barricade or sheath and store on a rag muzzle down in mygun cabinetsto ensure the oil doesn't end up in th action.

As far as a muzzleloader with a removable breech I hand tumble in a light oiled rag (BC barricade as well) and store them out of the gun.

More importantly I hope your health improves and well wishesfor a speedyreturn to norm