Storing Rifles in a Safe

Clevinger · January 26, 2014, 04:57 PM

So I bought a safe as I have a child that will be into them before long.

I am kind of particular about my guns, especially my Model 70 Super Grade.

The metal surfaces of my rifles have a light coat of Break-free CLP, they are in silicone-lined sack-ups, and they have a little dehumidifier in the safe with them like the one pictured.

Am I okay?

Dc777 · January 26, 2014, 05:13 PM

Just keep an eye on them. Look at them once a week for a month or so. The gun socks are what really help out.

Garycw · January 26, 2014, 05:52 PM

That little dehumidifier works pretty good. Just check it every cpl weeks and plug in for 12-24 hours or until crystals are bright blue. I also make up desiccant packs out of large coffee filters. I use these in ammo cans etc. you can buy the same stuff in that little dehumidifier at hobby lobby called Dri Splendor. It has the blue to pink indicating crystals and can be recharged in microwave or oven.

longranger · January 26, 2014, 07:43 PM

Take them apart and wax everything you can possible get to,buff, polish remove the wax.Treat oiled wood with "Howard's Wax N Feed,available at ACE,Home Despot.Wax should be high grade caranuba. I use instrument wax(wood)high grade auto wax with no cleaners just wax.Only oil,bolt release and other small moving parts.oil migrates and goes into undesirable places.Put them back together then sack them,you will never see rust on anything.Long term storage wax the bores and chambers.It works museums use a similar process for their collectible guns. I find they clean up after using much quicker and the wax reapplied after a few outings.

PetahW · January 26, 2014, 08:38 PM

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FWIW, I've had zero gun safe issues, since I installed a 110v Golden Rod dehumidifier (about 15 years ago) - now, I don't even think about it, much less have to "check" an absorbent every so often.

http://www.goldenroddehumidifiers.co...ifications.htm

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jehu · January 27, 2014, 07:48 AM

The dehumidifier is good. I also coat my firearms with Balistol oil and never have a problem.

Knight cadet · January 27, 2014, 12:09 PM

Having central air helps out alot too because it dehumidifies the whole house.

jmr40 · January 27, 2014, 03:01 PM

In my experience putting guns inside cloth sacks is a good way to ATTRACT and hold moisture and ruin guns. They are not meant for long term storage.

I've never had an issue. I just make sure the safe doors are opened for a few hours once a week or so and let air circulate inside.

tobnpr · January 27, 2014, 07:09 PM

I guess a dehumidifier is required if the safe or cabinet is in a non-conditioned space.

My gun cabinets are in the air-conditioned house...which is de-facto, de-humidified already.

603Country · January 27, 2014, 07:20 PM

My gun safe is in the barn. No heat or A/C. I tried the granular stuff, but wasn't happy with it. Got a Goldenrod that plugs in and have had no problems at all in years.

smee78 · January 27, 2014, 07:30 PM

Another +1 for the goldenrod, I use one in mine and haven had any broblems, I wipe my guns down once in a while but no other special richuals.

January 26, 2014, 04:57 PM	#1
Clevinger Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 407	Storing Rifles in a Safe So I bought a safe as I have a child that will be into them before long. I am kind of particular about my guns, especially my Model 70 Super Grade. The metal surfaces of my rifles have a light coat of Break-free CLP, they are in silicone-lined sack-ups, and they have a little dehumidifier in the safe with them like the one pictured. Am I okay?

January 26, 2014, 05:13 PM	#2
Dc777 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2013 Location: South West, Alabama Posts: 609	Just keep an eye on them. Look at them once a week for a month or so. The gun socks are what really help out. __________________ NRA member Paintings were made to look at, and guns were made to be shot. If you aren't going to use them as they are intended for, get rid of them and buy a Picasso.

January 27, 2014, 07:09 PM	#9
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	I guess a dehumidifier is required if the safe or cabinet is in a non-conditioned space. My gun cabinets are in the air-conditioned house...which is de-facto, de-humidified already. __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

January 27, 2014, 07:30 PM	#11
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	Another +1 for the goldenrod, I use one in mine and haven had any broblems, I wipe my guns down once in a while but no other special richuals. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

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January 26, 2014, 05:52 PM	#3
Garycw Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2011 Location: Ohio-Kentucky - florida Posts: 1,221	That little dehumidifier works pretty good. Just check it every cpl weeks and plug in for 12-24 hours or until crystals are bright blue. I also make up desiccant packs out of large coffee filters. I use these in ammo cans etc. you can buy the same stuff in that little dehumidifier at hobby lobby called Dri Splendor. It has the blue to pink indicating crystals and can be recharged in microwave or oven.

January 26, 2014, 07:43 PM	#4
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 1,056	Take them apart and wax everything you can possible get to,buff, polish remove the wax.Treat oiled wood with "Howard's Wax N Feed,available at ACE,Home Despot.Wax should be high grade caranuba. I use instrument wax(wood)high grade auto wax with no cleaners just wax.Only oil,bolt release and other small moving parts.oil migrates and goes into undesirable places.Put them back together then sack them,you will never see rust on anything.Long term storage wax the bores and chambers.It works museums use a similar process for their collectible guns. I find they clean up after using much quicker and the wax reapplied after a few outings.

January 26, 2014, 08:38 PM	#5
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. FWIW, I've had zero gun safe issues, since I installed a 110v Golden Rod dehumidifier (about 15 years ago) - now, I don't even think about it, much less have to "check" an absorbent every so often. http://www.goldenroddehumidifiers.co...ifications.htm .

January 27, 2014, 07:48 AM	#6
jehu Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 433	The dehumidifier is good. I also coat my firearms with Balistol oil and never have a problem.

January 27, 2014, 12:09 PM	#7
Knight cadet Member Join Date: January 15, 2014 Location: The Gunshine State Posts: 70	Having central air helps out alot too because it dehumidifies the whole house.

January 27, 2014, 03:01 PM	#8
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,803	In my experience putting guns inside cloth sacks is a good way to ATTRACT and hold moisture and ruin guns. They are not meant for long term storage. I've never had an issue. I just make sure the safe doors are opened for a few hours once a week or so and let air circulate inside.

January 27, 2014, 07:20 PM	#10
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,996	My gun safe is in the barn. No heat or A/C. I tried the granular stuff, but wasn't happy with it. Got a Goldenrod that plugs in and have had no problems at all in years.