Sack-ups for a shotgun?

Clevinger · May 13, 2011, 02:19 PM

I plan on storing my Benelli in a silicone lined "sack-up" long term. I'll still take it out from time to time, fire it, clean it, and oil it, but for everything in between it will be in a sack up.

Any problems with this?

Any experiences with the sack-ups, good or bad?

Anyone else do this?

Are Bore storz or sack-ups better?

oneounceload · May 13, 2011, 02:58 PM

I use the silicone socks to store my guns while they are in the safe. A little extra protection, not only from rust, but from dings and nicks while retrieving one from the safe

g.willikers · May 13, 2011, 05:26 PM

I just spray the inside of soft gun cases with silicone.
Never had a problem.
For handguns, wrapping them with a rag of tee shirt, sprayed down with silicone, seems to keep them rust free.

ClydeFrog · May 13, 2011, 10:42 PM

I've used a Bore-Store treated storage bag since around 1993 for my handguns.
There a few milspec & gun industry brands that can protect your firearm.
I'd add a light coat of Eezox, LPX or Weaponshield & inspect it from time to time.

See www.Brownells.com www.Deltaforce.com www.Natchezss.com www.Sportsmansguide.com .

CF

publius · May 16, 2011, 12:11 AM

i love the sack ups. You are good storing your gun in one for as long as you want. Put your gun in clean, and properly oiled and it's good for as long as you want to leave it in there.

May 13, 2011, 02:19 PM	#1
Clevinger Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 407	Sack-ups for a shotgun? I plan on storing my Benelli in a silicone lined "sack-up" long term. I'll still take it out from time to time, fire it, clean it, and oil it, but for everything in between it will be in a sack up. Any problems with this? Any experiences with the sack-ups, good or bad? Anyone else do this? Are Bore storz or sack-ups better?

May 13, 2011, 05:26 PM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	I just spray the inside of soft gun cases with silicone. Never had a problem. For handguns, wrapping them with a rag of tee shirt, sprayed down with silicone, seems to keep them rust free. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

May 13, 2011, 10:42 PM	#4
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Protective cases; long term storage... I've used a Bore-Store treated storage bag since around 1993 for my handguns. There a few milspec & gun industry brands that can protect your firearm. I'd add a light coat of Eezox, LPX or Weaponshield & inspect it from time to time. See www.Brownells.com www.Deltaforce.com www.Natchezss.com www.Sportsmansguide.com . CF

May 16, 2011, 12:11 AM	#5
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	i love the sack ups. You are good storing your gun in one for as long as you want. Put your gun in clean, and properly oiled and it's good for as long as you want to leave it in there. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

May 13, 2011, 02:58 PM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	I use the silicone socks to store my guns while they are in the safe. A little extra protection, not only from rust, but from dings and nicks while retrieving one from the safe