Dumb Shotgun Storage Question

Miles2014 · April 6, 2018, 08:02 AM

Hi, all
Shotgun newbie here in MA. I recently bought a beautiful, used 870 Wingmaster with the long barrel. The barrel is too long to store the rifle in my safe in one piece, so I’m removing the barrel and setting them both inside separately. Is this ok? Any risk to damage, etc.?

Told you it was a stupid question....

Thanks!

**Spats McGee** · April 6, 2018, 08:14 AM

I'd be really, REALLY surprised if that caused any damage.

stinkeypete · April 6, 2018, 10:02 AM

I’ve stored Long guns the same disassembled way- the only minor issue I had was a little bit of moisture from the lowest point in the cabinet collecting on anything in the foam floor. I put a little cardboard box with dried rice for a little base. It wasn’t a big issue, just maybe handy to think over. It cost a cup of uncooked rice fried dry in a skillet and a little corrugated box I found around the house.

T. O'Heir · April 6, 2018, 11:20 AM

Isn't going to be any damage storing with the barrel off. Mind you, the term 'long barrel' is relative. I believe the longest factory barrel is 30".
And the only stupid question is the one not asked.
Uncooked rice will absorb a lot more moisture than cooked rice, but you really need a 25 watt light bulb to heat the cabinet just enough to stop condensation. Assuming the water is caused by that. Moving the cabinet to some place that's dry would be best.

stuckinthe60s · April 10, 2018, 10:13 AM

do it.

Jim Watson · April 11, 2018, 09:19 AM

Quote:

I believe the longest factory barrel is 30".

There is such a thing as a 34" Remington barrel, but they are not common.

April 6, 2018, 08:02 AM	#1
Miles2014 Member Join Date: April 4, 2016 Posts: 56	Dumb Shotgun Storage Question Hi, all Shotgun newbie here in MA. I recently bought a beautiful, used 870 Wingmaster with the long barrel. The barrel is too long to store the rifle in my safe in one piece, so I’m removing the barrel and setting them both inside separately. Is this ok? Any risk to damage, etc.? Told you it was a stupid question.... Thanks!

April 6, 2018, 08:14 AM	#2
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	I'd be really, REALLY surprised if that caused any damage. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

April 6, 2018, 11:20 AM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Isn't going to be any damage storing with the barrel off. Mind you, the term 'long barrel' is relative. I believe the longest factory barrel is 30". And the only stupid question is the one not asked. Uncooked rice will absorb a lot more moisture than cooked rice, but you really need a 25 watt light bulb to heat the cabinet just enough to stop condensation. Assuming the water is caused by that. Moving the cabinet to some place that's dry would be best. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

April 10, 2018, 10:13 AM	#5
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 877	do it. __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

April 6, 2018, 10:02 AM	#3
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,292	I’ve stored Long guns the same disassembled way- the only minor issue I had was a little bit of moisture from the lowest point in the cabinet collecting on anything in the foam floor. I put a little cardboard box with dried rice for a little base. It wasn’t a big issue, just maybe handy to think over. It cost a cup of uncooked rice fried dry in a skillet and a little corrugated box I found around the house.