Yes, oil them down every 6 months to stop rust from starting. If you see rust, it's already too late.
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Any reason to clean guns that haven't been shot for a while?
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I don't shoot my muzzle loaders as much as I would like, but I do run an oiled mop down the bores every couple months and wipe down the outside of the barrels at the same time. BP and the substitutes are corrosive, so it keeps them rust free.
I also wipe down my other guns at the same time. If I have some down time I have been known to clean my clean guns. I have also been known to clean my friends guns who aren't inclined to do it themselves. A clean and oiled gun is a happy gun.Comment
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I used to have a really nice gun bench, in its own gun room. Multiple safes, Sirus radio, reloading area, A real man cave.
I would love to have a nice glass of scotch, Good jazz, and take apart and clean guns.
Then I had kids.
Now I clean them on my trucks tailgate after shooting!Comment
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Requiement to clean....no but you should give them a once over every so often and re-lube to prevent rust. To include running an oiled patch through the bore.Comment
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I find that leaving a gun in one position too long causes some lubricants to migrate due to gravity. I doubt that would be a problem unless they are stored in a humid environment. I usually redistribute the lube before firing a 1911 which has been stored for awhile in one position. It doesn't seem nearly as much an issue on my Glock or revolvers."I think, therefore some people make me laugh"Comment
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Depends on the storage environment. A gun put away with oil on it is an attractant to dust and dirt. If you live in a dry, dusty place, it can build up on it over time. If you live in a wetter, more humid environment, then rust is your primary concern, and it pays to keep them appropriately protected from that.
A number of years ago, I bought a '97 Winchester that had been stored in New Mexico. it was kept covered in some sort of oil, and perhaps some WD-40. No rust to speak of, but it took a tremendous lot of cleaning to make it reasonably functional again after I replaced the rotten stock on it. I cleaned it and soaked it with solvent every couple of days for almost 3 weeks before I got the nasty gummy oil and sand varnish mess out of it. An extreme example, but true nonetheless.
Don't just add oil and consider it good.. actually take the old off and re-cover it."Mr. Rat, I have a writ here that says you are to stop eating Chen Lee's cornmeal forthwith. Now, It's a rat writ, writ for a rat, and this is lawful service of same!"Comment
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