how to keep rifle away from rusting ?

[Nkawu]

Disposable dehumidifier and grease the f out of it if it’s gonna sit for a while.

 

[Heym SR20]

If a gun is cold or even slighltly damp it goes next to radiator for a while. Then I use Rangoon oil on the outside - these does leave a film that’s not easily removed by contact. Bores - oily patch run down them. Bolts are separate allowing air to flow through barrels.

However I have noticed modern guns - especially American with a matt blued finish are more likely to rust.

my cabinet is a warm dry part of the house as well.

and i check them regularly.

 

[Border]

Cerakote.

The inside of the cabinet?

 

[Mantve]

i dont have socket near my gun cabinets. so connecting heater is not a option will try with silica gel beads as i bought 2kg

 

[Alantoo]

i dont have socket near my gun cabinets. so connecting heater is not a option will try with silica gel beads as i bought 2kg

Silica Gel can adsorb/absorb 40% of its weight in water...keep checking the weight and chuck in the oven at 120˚ C for a couple of hours to regenerate when it is weighing heavier.

Alan

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

It’s rusting under an oiled coating?

 

[Apthorpe]

I think the Browning Legia oil is a large part of your problem. There must be something in it. I started using it on my guns a few years ago. It seems v good for cleaning but terrible for storage. Mine were rusting in a damp atmosphere in under a week when this had previously not happened unless left for 3mths plus. I recommend removing all the legia oil after cleaning and using a normal straight oil prior to storage....or using one of the other products recommended here.

 

[alberta boy]

Move to Alberta , it's dryer than a popcorn fart .

AB

 

[Yorkie]

There are a myriad products to choose from. A bit like what's your favourite bore cleaner.

FWIW I use Birchwood Casey Barricade. Never had an issue with rust.

What Birchwood Casey say.
Barricade Rust Protection rapidly drives out moisture from metal pores and deposits a transparent protective coating which seals the surface. It’s the best way to protect your firearms from rust. Withstands 500 hours in ASTM humidity test and 96 hours in ASTM salt spray test. Barricade Rust Protection is also an excellent penetrant for loosening rusty or frozen parts, as well as a good lubricant and an effective bore cleaner. Take your pick of how you’d like to protect your firearms – with a variety of can options! It’s never been easier.

 

[Raven]

I let my rifle ( like others) acquire the indoor temperature first , then give it a wipe over and give it a recheck later especially if i have come in during the early hours. i use disposable moisture traps which are quite cheap from many outlets

 

[hunter243]

Same as above I always let the rifle get to room temp before giving it a good wipe over and putting it in the cabinet. It's amazing how much condensation collects on the metal work after coming in from a cold night.

 

[steve sxs]

I fully agree with Uncle F, the Brunox in the green tin is what i wipe all my guns with for storage and the orange tin is used in place of what WD40 used to be.

Yes good must get another can