Rust prevention

Found some places for you to look.

http://www.theinhibitor.com/VCI-Gun-Storage-with-Rust-and-Corrosion-Protection-s/41.htm

http://www.theruststore.com/Gun-Rust-Protection-During-Storage-W24C2.aspx
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oGdVW7SSJRSDoAdLlXNyoA?p=rust+preventative+for+gun+storage&fr2=sb-top&fr=chr-hp-psg&type=HPDTDF&type_param=HPDTDF&rd=pref

 

I live in western,wa where it rains 250 days a year and rust is enemy #1.
Regular monthly wipedowns with gun oil is a must..I use something I learned from one of my unit armorers in the military, stuff a sock full of charcoal briquettes and stick them in the gun cabinet,take them out every few months and put them by the fire to dry...it works

 

3 letters. S T P . its a pain to clean off. but it works.

 

I like to put Johnson's paste wax on all my guns once a year. Usually on a rainy day in February when there is nothing else to do. Use it on metal and wood. I never have any issues.

BUBSDAD

 

I saw a test of several different products on bare metal, and WD-40 LTCI, came out on top. This is NOT standard WD-40, but a new product to prevent rust. I have not used it, but there was no rust on the steel protected by it.
Terry

 

Basically anything with Lanolin in it

Magic stuff

They tell me Remiol is good also

 

I suppose it would take an Aussie to note Lanolin as they have to do something to market their sheep
That's ok Bucky because I prefer to market our Fishing and Hunting opportunities here in Alaska. Oh and we have the oil to make the guns slick!

 

Art
Love the little dig, but I had a lot of trouble with rust on 3 rifles, which I have stopped in its tracks.
It was whilst I was in Norway, and staying with some locals that I learnt about Lanolin, as they basically greased up all the rifles in one of their bunkers, that their father looked after, or should I say ex-bunkers, with Lanolin. This prevented rusting during their long damp winters.

When I came home, 7 weeks later, I told a mate of mine, and he then tells me he had been using it for years.

A local product called "Lanox", (part of the Inox family) and it is marine grade anti rust, and a lubricant as well.

But I have mentioned it before

Also I would love to go to Alaska, but it's a little out of the question, as Norway is again calling us. Maybe I can do both if I win Lotto

Cheers Mate
Bucky

 

Ed's Red or Rig have always been my "go-to" products for rust prevention. Also, use a dry rod in your gun safe.

 

Like oldbrass I wipe mine down regular with Gun Oil (Rem oil). And everytime I handle one it is wiped down. Even parts that are left in the shop for periods of time are wiped down and don't have a rust problem. I like the charcoal thingy ...... gonna do that also, cant hurt.

 

One of the original parts to the Ed's Red mixture is lanolin. The Swiss used it and I have yet to see a poor Swiss rifle bore regardless of age.

 

Friend of mine told me about putting rice in a sock and put it in the safe. Supposedly it soaks up the moisture like silica packs do.
Linseed oil is supposedly a good rust preventive also. I rubbed down my Marlin 60 and my shotguns with it. It does seem like a fairly thick coating and it doesn't hurt the wood furniture or plastics.

 

If y'all like lanolin - take a look at Fluid Film. Incredible stuff made from wool. It is all natural - it leaves a nice super thin coating that provides long term protection. I also use the rice in the sock - although I like the idea of using charcoal. I will try that and see how it does.

 

I'll have plenty of charcoal in my stocking this year. I'll send you some after Christmas, lol.

 

My house is full of moist air. I cannot help it but try to do everything to prevent my Glock 17 from rusting.