Firearm Temporary Storage Question

[Phil3]

Is it possible to store rifles in their cases for around 7 - 10 days without rust or corrosion worry? Cases are a mix of hard and soft types with a layer of foam (not cut out for rifle). The cases rifles will be in a dry interior space. Should I add a desiccant pack (where to get those)? Any other temporary storage tips?

Thanks,

Phil

[Garv]

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I can't answer for the amount of time, but I would place the guns in a silicone gun sock and add a pack of desiccant.

[P5Ret]

Too many variables to know how long. In the summer is CoCo county I wouldn't think it would be an issue. This time of year not a chance in hell with the amount of moisture in the air without an additional layer of protection.

[Pofoo]

Unless you're in SE Asia during monsoon season, it shouldn't be a problem. Oil them up good. I've had guns in cases for years, and I live close to the ocean.

[smak28]

Humidity is the enemy. Dessicant packs, dehumidifiers, anything that gets rid of moisture will go a long way. I will say that I have stored my bolt action in a rifle case in my closet without any dessicant, dehumidifier, etc. for months without issue. I live in San Francisco, but not by the ocean.

[heidad01]

Unless you're in SE Asia during monsoon season, it shouldn't be a problem. Oil them up good. I've had guns in cases for years, and I live close to the ocean.

What he says^^^^^^

Most important thing is that guns are cleaned and oiled before storage. A few days, or even weeks in normal dry storage do not cause any rust on guns if they are well oiled with no finger prints on them.

[Jeepergeo]

Some case padding will release corrosive off gasses that can damage firearms. If you must keep them in cases, apply CLP or other protectant and that will help.

[pmzirkle]

Have multiple firearms in a sealed tube well oiled and in silicone socks
Check every couple years
No issues

[DesertDave100]

My opinion, based on moving arms across the country in a vehicle, and other short-term storage in varying conditions:

As long as they aren't already rusting, and you have them free of fingerprints and other corrosives on the surface, a good wipe down before storage, and they will be fine for weeks.

I done this in both softcases and foam-lined hard cases, with and without gun socks. Never an issue unless you put them in a case, after hunting in a downpour, and let them sit a day or two. Then you might need to rub the surface rust off of your Remington 870.