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mete · April 1, 2012, 01:25 AM

I wish I had a photo but I told a friend to open his foam case .He asked why? Just open it !! I knew where it had been stored and where it had been and the weather conditions .He opened it and was shocked to see the entire gun covered with condensation !

Condensation is a big problem.In the arctic a cabin has two parts .One where you live is heated but the other for your equipment is unheated .That prevents condensation in guns which of course would freeze and jamb the gun when taken outside.
If you have to store a gun in the case keep the case completely open.

April 1, 2012, 01:25 AM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	I wish I had a photo but I told a friend to open his foam case .He asked why? Just open it !! I knew where it had been stored and where it had been and the weather conditions .He opened it and was shocked to see the entire gun covered with condensation ! Condensation is a big problem.In the arctic a cabin has two parts .One where you live is heated but the other for your equipment is unheated .That prevents condensation in guns which of course would freeze and jamb the gun when taken outside. If you have to store a gun in the case keep the case completely open. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !