Hey Tah

I don't re-install my nipples or plugs on my stored rifles either. For a week, I'll store mine muzzle-down .. then turn them over in the safe because they fit better (need a bigger, taller safe).

For many years I thought Ballistoil was the worst smelling cleaning, lubing, storing oil (CLP),. however I think Breakfree CLP has it beat. I borrowed it to a friend last week & when he returned it, I lathered my 50-cal pistol barrel with it because the Kroil in it has been there for a couple of months & I don't trust it in that seldom-used barrel that may only get fired every 2 years.

As soon as I sprayed that Breakfree on a patch, it reminded me never to buy that stuff again. Yucky aroma.... I'll stick with Birchwood-Casey Sheath, sometimes their fine Synthetic option or-even Rem-Oil with Teflon I keep on hand. I'll limit the Breakfree use from now-on to once-every-two-years light cleaning/oiling of the lock/trigger assemblies. That stuff is the best for those functions.