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Open cell or Closed cell foam for a long sitting firearm? Thanks
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Closed Cell is generally better. It has better cushioning properties and it will not absorb moisture as easily.
Postscript: I shoulda read your question more closely. I'll also second the recommendations of subsequent posters not to leave a firearm stored in any type of foam for long periods.Last edited by RickD427; 05-09-2014, 10:08 AM.If you build a man a fire, you'll keep him warm for the evening. If you set a man on fire, you'll keep him warm for the rest of his life. -
Closed-cell, absolutely. Open-cell is a possible moisture issue waiting to happen.True wealth is time. Time to enjoy life.
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Either one with the gun getting an oily wipedown & enclosed in a gunsock. This will prevent the moisture holding foam from contacting the metal."He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
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I'd suggest neither for long tern storage. Closed cell for transport, but bad idea to keep metal on a moisture absorbing sponge.I ain't no rough guy, ain't no tough guy. Don't get out much, and don't dress up fly. A pawn in the game that's all I am. Givin all my duckets to Uncle Sam, ...
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Long term storage should be in a safe with a gun sock.Comment
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Based on experience, I would use "pelican" branded foam only. Use a lot of dessicant in the case, and not worry one bit.
Especially if its an airtight/watertight case like pelican/skb etc.
Some foams contain acids that ruin a finish within weeks. Pelican foam is acid inert.
I have a rifle that has lived in a pelican case for about 11 years. No issues at all. That rifle is in the case right now still. If there was an issue with long term storage in a case, I'd know after all these years.
(I did have some misc foam I used in a toolbox eat the blue off a handgun in about 6? weeks.... thats why I now use pelican foam ONLY)
About once a year, I dry out the case for a few days in winter when the heater is running and the air is really dry. Really isnt an issue though since I have about 2 pounds of dessicant in the case all the time which is dried out about 2-3 times a year as well.Comment
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Closed cell if you absolutely have to but why do you have to? Take the foam out of the case and toss it under the bed or something. Store the gun in the plastic case only with a pack of desiccant and make sure you wipe it down each week with a silicone cloth or similar."Kestryll I wanna lick your doughnut."
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Thanks for the feedback, purchased a silicone treated gun sockComment
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