I agree with Sheridan I sight my rifle in taking more then 1 shot. Not worrying about getting 3 shots in a quarter with stock ammo. If I am out all day in the rain I will run a dry patch thru it to be safe against it pitting. After the season is over is when I will use the oil and bore cleaner to store. I understand the safety of kids around the house but find a storage place where they can't get to it. soft case is a pitted gun waiting to happen. I started out with soft cases due to being cheaper and not much know how to hunting. all my guns go in a hard 1 or 2 gun case for over 40 yrs. now.