Barrel Lubrication During Storage?

[BCD]

Question for those of you that don't clean your barrels. Do you run a patch of oil down the barrel at the end of hunting season if you know you won't be shooting your rifles for a few months? Thank You!

 

[hereinaz]

In AZ desert, nothing rusts so I can get away with nothing… if I were in a place where humidity is a problem I would patch the inside of the barrel.

 

[D Lee]

BCD,

Many, MANY opinions on barrel cleaning. Here's my humble opinion.

After each range session - 15 to 30 rounds - I run a "LIGHTLY oiled" Bore Snake thru my barrel - twice. Put it in the safe. Repeat this after each range session. In my experience - rifle accuracy isn't negatively affected by the LIGHT oiling before each range trip.

When the time comes to store the rifle - for a few months and more - clean the barrel - oil it LIGHTLY - store it.

Sorry - no scientific proof in any of this. Just my experience based on what I've read and done over many long years. Hope that helps.

 

[Castle Rock]

Definitely

 

[HingleMcCringleberry]

No. No cleaning, no oil, just shooting.

 

[RockAndSage]

Question for those of you that don't clean your barrels. Do you run a patch of oil down the barrel at the end of hunting season if you know you won't be shooting your rifles for a few months? Thank You!

A patch with a light oil is fine. Keep in mind that a good portion of the bore is coated in a very thin layer of copper, which will also oxidize in a lot of conditions. While not mandatory, it's always a good idea to at least run a dry patch down your barrel at the beginning of the season before you shoot if it's been sitting awhile.

 

[Choupique]

I think its a good idea. Might not be necessary, definitely doesn't hurt anything.

 

[SDHNTR]

It’s a must where I live. Surrounded by salt water

 

[Stickmark]

Arizona here too. Very light coat of oil, esp on blued steel. The action of running a cleaning rod calms me.

 

[Lawnboi]

I’ll oil mine if they are not going to be shot for a while. I make sure all the oil is gone before shooting though.