After cleaning my rifle (or shotgun for that matter), I usually place the firearm muzzle down in a safe place for a few days or so before I return it to the safe, where it sits muzzle up. This practice allows any excess solvent or lubricant to drain from the action/barrel prior to storage.
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...Aristotle
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