Sussex Countryman Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Just read an article that says you should remove mod before putting rifle in cabinet, as gunge from mod will slowly trickle down into barrel and foul same if not removed. What do you think/do? Also read that if you remove mod, sights will be slightly out next time as it never refits in exactly same place! Again, whats your experience/opinion? SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Been asked/argued about before, if you do a search. But for me: Centrefire - off every time, zero never changes Rimfire - never comes off so zero never changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Always remove them from powder burners, but air rifles are ok to leave on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i do the same as stuartp - rimfire stays on (unless it comes off for a once a year clean). Centrefire comes off every time (especially seeing as it's a bloody T8 with all it's rust implications) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I was allways told to store the rifle with the moderator still on and store it barrel down to stop the condensation I have had no probs with any of mine so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin vs Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I was allways told to store the rifle with the moderator still on and store it barrel down to stop the condensation I have had no probs with any of mine so far! + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 rimmy stops on, all centrefire ones come off, no problem with zero changing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Been asked/argued about before, if you do a search. But for me: Centrefire - off every time, zero never changes Rimfire - never comes off so zero never changes spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex Countryman Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks guys, much appreciated. SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I got told take it off even on rimfires as condensation can form and then trickle down the barrel forming rust, thats just what i got told. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Mods always come off, first thing I do with the gun when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 FAC air: never touch it. Rimfire: Loosen it to 'crack the joint, nip it back up then store it muzzle down. 17 rem: Remove and dismantle it, clean out any excess gunge, leaving the components on the top of a radiator. Clean what I can get from the barrel and leave Hoppes 9 in till next time I open the cabinet and clean it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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