Thread: what to leave in bore for long storage

Originally Posted by dannyb

what about lanacoat ?(also CRC I believe)

Yip, it’s what I use. I hope it works or there will be several rusty rifles when I get back to NZ.

Originally Posted by Hurricane

Yip, it’s what I use. I hope it works or there will be several rusty rifles when I get back to NZ.

Lanacoat is great stuff but soft seal is another level up for sealing/ protecting metal. We use it on SXS’s destined for use on dairy farms, grazing blocks etc. DOC SXS that went to Stevens Island got treated with it, seems to be holding up so far. Some of the guys running 4 wheelers on beeches are happy with protection and that’s a harsh operating environment. So can’t see it not working ok. I’ve got one work rifle treated with fish oil ( at least 15 years since done ) and it’s been fine when action removed from stock a few times to check/ lube trigger assy. Other work rifle treated with SoftSeal, only had it since gun-grab and it’s fine. Two other rifles completely treated with fish oil 27+ years ago and they’re fine, safe queens obviously. Having said all that my old faithful 308 has mostly only had Breakfree CLP used on it since the product came out and it’s in great condition for a 45 year old rifle. Anyway enough of this, time to get ready to go deal to some deer if the rain stops. Thermal and night vision not so good in this shit.

I've got this stuff called old skunk oil. It's really thick, but it leaves a good coating on the steel.
You see it at the gun shows for sale for $10

and a side benefit is it smells great.

Why not.