I have always stored my guns (with the exception of air rifles which I never clean) muzzle down.
My reasoning for this is that once cleaned I give my shotguns and firearms a final patch and light wipe over with some protective gun oil (even the stainless ones ) and I don't want that running towards the action. When taking guns out of the cabinet to go shooting I give each a quick wipe clean and bore snaking to clear the oil.
I was recently told (by a gunsmith) that this is wrong and it is better to store muzzle up because there is better air circulation through the barrel?
Right or wrong (or doesn't matter) please?
My reasoning for this is that once cleaned I give my shotguns and firearms a final patch and light wipe over with some protective gun oil (even the stainless ones ) and I don't want that running towards the action. When taking guns out of the cabinet to go shooting I give each a quick wipe clean and bore snaking to clear the oil.
I was recently told (by a gunsmith) that this is wrong and it is better to store muzzle up because there is better air circulation through the barrel?
Right or wrong (or doesn't matter) please?
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