Thread: what to leave in bore for long storage

I was away from NZ for a decade. I cleaned my barrels to bare metal (Cu and C removed) and saturated them internally and externally with (sticky) chain oil. Stocks were removed. Barreled actions stored horizontally. Conditions were perfect on return. They weren't stored in the greatest of places - under a work bench at to mother's.
Wouldn't really recommend my method though for short to medium term.

For short term storage (weekly range shoot season) I flood mine with Hoppes 9 and store them barrel down. Hoppes is pretty much useless for Cu removal but if left in the barrel for a few days will work. I still have a bottle of the old Hoppes. Latest stuff is synthetic and minus the shite that Kalifornia bans.

For barrel oil otherwise I have been giving Frog Lube a run. Have in the past used a lot of the other snake oils as well.

For good general corrosion protection (not firearms) I like CRC Long Life or CRC Marine.

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Inside vehicle doors I like fish oil. IIRC used to be called fisholene.
Tried lanolin years ago but cannot remember what my conclusions were.

I was wondering about a sticky chain bar oil..

Why not.

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.