i am having a problem with rust on my handguns and longuns, i keep them in a safe in my bedroom closet. i take them out once a month to clean and reoil, i took them out this morning and a few have rust on them. i have 8 long guns and 2 have rust on the sights, trigger, and side, the rust is speckled on them not bad and it did come off mostly but i can still see a little more. i have 3 handguns and one of them has a rusty ejector, and recoil spring. i did notice that its the guns i have yet to shoot that have rusted but i take them all out about once a month to reoil. i use barricade, and rem oil are they good oils? i keep a humidity gauge in my closet, it stays around 50-60% is that high? do i need to change oil or get a dehumidifier?, thanks for any help.
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johnwilliamson062
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remoil is terrible in my experience. It only sticks around for a day or two.
I tried CLP at someones suggestion and it has worked very well for me.
GI grease is also good(although I don't think there is actually any really "GI" grease around anymore)
I tried CLP at someones suggestion and it has worked very well for me.
GI grease is also good(although I don't think there is actually any really "GI" grease around anymore)
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ZEBRARANGER
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50 to 60% is too high of a humidity level. The ideal target is 45 to 49%. Too high and you get rust, too low and the wood grips and stocks can dry out and cracking and or warping can occur. I live in a very humid state (Florida) where it regularly hits 100%. The central air conditioner in the house keeps it right where it should be, thank goodness. I still keep a small humidity monitor in the safe along with a Eva Dry rechargable dehumidifier. As a back up, I also keep a VPCI emitter shield made by Bullfrog in the safe. I haven't had any issues.
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Here on the central coast of CA we get a lot of rain this time of the year. My safe is in an unheated room with only a short "Goldenrod" inside to control humidity. Don't know if it actually does that but with only an occasional wipedown with a rag sprayed with any of various rust-preventing oils I have never had any problems.
Here on the central coast of CA we get a lot of rain this time of the year. My safe is in an unheated room with only a short "Goldenrod" inside to control humidity. Don't know if it actually does that but with only an occasional wipedown with a rag sprayed with any of various rust-preventing oils I have never had any problems.
Uncle Buck
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If for some reason it is impractical or just not possible for you to put in some kind of dehumidify agent, then get a good quality grease. I have a few safes in my barn with guns in them. They might get shot about once every year. Maybe.
I was using some type of gun grease and ran out while cleaning and checking the guns. I ended up using white lithium grease that I had left over from a job I did a few years ago. It was the only thing I had and I did not want to go to town and get a gun grease. I have not noticed any rust.
I coat a rag really well with the grease, wipe the barrel and run a few patches of the stuff inside the barrel. I can spray the action and chamber area.
When I get ready to use the gun, I will wipe the heavy deposits of grease off the gun and out of the chamber. This does seem to work for me.
I was using some type of gun grease and ran out while cleaning and checking the guns. I ended up using white lithium grease that I had left over from a job I did a few years ago. It was the only thing I had and I did not want to go to town and get a gun grease. I have not noticed any rust.
I coat a rag really well with the grease, wipe the barrel and run a few patches of the stuff inside the barrel. I can spray the action and chamber area.
When I get ready to use the gun, I will wipe the heavy deposits of grease off the gun and out of the chamber. This does seem to work for me.
CPTMurdoc30
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I will give you the same answer as I gave you over on Firearms talk.com
just get a golden rod already.
just get a golden rod already.
waterfowler
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This link is william gun sight co showing us how to properly clean a gun and get rid of some rust
http://www.michiganoutofdoors.com/video-channel
http://www.michiganoutofdoors.com/video-channel
Vt.birdhunter
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I have similar problems with my safe, I use Break-free, and it does work great for external parts. I still have concerns over internal parts though. You can wipe and spray all day and still not hit many internal parts.
I dont have an easy answer, but when I see a fleck or two of rust on the outside of a gun, I panic thinking of what could be rusting on the inside.
I dont have an easy answer, but when I see a fleck or two of rust on the outside of a gun, I panic thinking of what could be rusting on the inside.
Bluehighways
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If you're having problems with humidity and rust, just show the guns a bit more attention. Take them out and wipe them down with a bit of oil. Better yet, take them out and shoot them, then clean and oil.
A little attention goes a long way. Heck, you paid good money for those things, take them out and enjoy them.
A little attention goes a long way. Heck, you paid good money for those things, take them out and enjoy them.
In addition to your normal gun care, you might want to put a VpCI emitter in your gun safe. Bullfrog is your friend.
http://www.rustbloc.com
http://www.rustbloc.com
KySilverado
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Golden Rod in mine also. The safe has been in various parts of the house and garage. I use Eezox after shooting the gun and always take care to wipe down all metal after handling. 20+ years and in some cases certain guns in the back not touched for 5 + years. Never any rust.