Dehumidifier and Gun Oil for long term storage

[Rimfire123]

Are these humidifiers any good for gun safes and closets for long term gun storage?

http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-E-500-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFD2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1351131879&sr=8-4&keywords=dehumidifier

Also, please let me know which gun oil is good for long term storage, right now i am just using Hoppes oil.

thanks

[stevied]

They work ok. If there is a plug nearby get a rod type like the goldenrod. You just plug it in and never have to touch it.

[Rimfire123]

I have rod in my safe, do I need dehumidifier as well? I am in so cal not close to the ocean, in the valley.

Thanks

[stevied]

The link is for a dehumidifier. You want your guns in a dry space; not a humid one.

[Rimfire123]

The link is for a dehumidifier. You want your guns in a dry space; not a humid one.

I already have a rod in my safe, also considering the dehumidifier. Do you need both or just Rod will suffice?

I am sorry i meant dehumidifier:-)

thanks

[stevied]

Just the rod is fine if its sized right for the safe. You don't need both.

[G-forceJunkie]

Define long term. If we are talking decades, I would pack them in grease. Otherwise, a good coating of gun oil every few years will be fine. Brake-free makes a version called "collector" designed for storage.

[Rimfire123]

Define long term. If we are talking decades, I would pack them in grease. Otherwise, a good coating of gun oil every few years will be fine. Brake-free makes a version called "collector" designed for storage.

I have some WWII guns, like P38s i will never shoot, they are safe queens :-)

Hoppes Oil is evaporating in a month or so.

thanks

[Guisan]

I use CRC 3-36 , it's leaves a protecting film on the metal and it even has a Nato stock number.

http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/content/news-3-36.aspx

Guisan.

[Twystd1]

Use EEZOX and don't look back.

Use your Googlefu and see what people think about it.

T

[gwgn02]

I use DAX wax. Not ****ting ya..its a petroleum based hair wax...i rub it all over the metal and wood and it create a cosmoline-like film that keeps all moisture off. Doesn't drip..doesn't go anywhere. Preserves the wood nice. I have a shotgun thats 20 years old with a coat of it on I put on in 92' and looks brand new. Plus it smells nice.

[Fishslayer]

I use DAX wax. Not ****ting ya..its a petroleum based hair wax...i rub it all over the metal and wood and it create a cosmoline-like film that keeps all moisture off. Doesn't drip..

But I'm a Dapper Dan man!

[Garandimal]

...Also, please let me know which gun oil is good for long term storage, right now i am just using Hoppes oil.

thanks

Walmart Marine Grease.

Great for Garands and Glock rails and connecting rods too.

Push a patch-full down the bore and wipe down all the metal w/ a loaded rag.

Will out-last King Tut and cleans off easy w/ either solvent/CLP/spirits.

Also helps break down copper fouling.


$5 bucks for a near lifetime supply.






GR

[razr]

Renaissance wax, thin film for long term storage. You could also wrap in wax paper.

[Horton Fenty]

Use EEZOX and don't look back.

Use your Googlefu and see what people think about it.

T

^^ This. Or try some RIG. Both are excellent long term storage products.