Long term storage

[Gseith]

What’s everyone using for long term storage. I want to bag them and not worry about them for 5-10 years. And they will be stored inside, I’m not trying to hide them for some apocalypse.
I have a collection that’s more of an investment and don’t use them all. I’m sure some day the family will ransack it but until then I would like to pack them away and not worry about wiping them down once a year.

 

[HandgunHTR]

Mine are in a climate controlled safe and I have a couple that have been in there for over 5 years without me touching them other than to take them out and look them over.

 

[SW hunter]

May help to say what region you live in.
If you live in a dry climate a safe will work without a single wipe-down for at least 15yrs. Don't need desiccant or controlled climate.

 

[Gseith]

A safe would be ideal, but unfortunately it’s not possible for everything. I’m located in Ohio, so we get some humidity.
I was looking at Zerust VCI storage bags. They say up to 5 years, which I can work with. Has anyone used these?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Gun grease is extremely effective as a rust inhibitor.

 

[Gseith]

Ttt. Still wondering if anyone has tried Zerust VCI storage bags or anything similar for long term storage.

 

[Wapiti1]

VCI works very well. The best that I have found is from Correct Products (others probably make something similar). They make a roll of 8" wide VCI material that works on a vacuum sealer. A vacuum sealed rifle will last a long, long time. Cut to length, seal one end, insert firearm, vacuum it, and seal it.

Jeremy

 

[49ereric]

Ballistol

 

[Gseith]

Thanks for the feedback.
I’m going to try the zerust vci zip closure bags with a coating of break free collectors oil.

 

[ForkLift]

Thanks for the feedback.
I’m going to try the zerust vci zip closure bags with a coating of break free collectors oil.

Found your post. What are your impressions with Zerust? Looking to do the same as you for a couple firearms and then store them in plastic cases.

 

[Gseith]

Found your post. What are your impressions with Zerust? Looking to do the same as you for a couple firearms and then store them in plastic cases.

I’ll let you know in a couple years. They seem like they will work.
I also coated them in a oil from break free for long term storage and preservation to also help.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1014659879?pid=821194