kmanmx Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) Just picked up my first shotgun. Chose a brand new Browning 525 32" Sporter. Originally was going to get a 28" or 30" but the 32" demonstrated to me felt great in the hand and shoulder to me. I'm a pretty big guy so it seemed like a good fit. Anyway, I have a question or two: How do I store it ? I mean, so I dry fire it with nothing in? Do I put in some snap caps and then fire it? Or snap caps but don't fire it ? Forgive me for such a beginner question, but i'm really not sure what the best practice is. Any other tips on cleaning, maintaing it would be greatly appreciated! Heres a pic.. https://photos-6.dropbox.com/t/0/AACa_ln9p2x9roOWFBLUdrrHKmxJLlqx-2ef9_X4Noj5_A/12/123595728/jpeg/32x32/3/_/1/2/20130625_142825-1.jpg/MM9S26FuOlSHsrxyD6wosSrJypzHYMIRN9Aap1fNQkE?size=1600x1200 Cheers! Edited June 25, 2013 by kmanmx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Most say dont dry fire without snap caps, some say it dnt mattter. Some say store fired onto snap caps, some say dont bother. All personal preference by the looks of it. I personally dont use snapcaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 On new guns these days, I would not bother dry firing (with or without snap caps), just store is as is. Depending on where you cabinet is , you may want to store gun in a gunsock (silicon imprenated is better) to keep moisture away. As for cleaning, clean it when it's dirty, mine gets a full length mop through it after each shoot, but that's about it. it 's all down to personal preference. p.s. if you shoot in the rain a wipe all over the metal parts with napier VP90 or similar I'd recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Do not waste your money on snap-caps - possibly the biggest waste of all time. they serve no known purpose, except extracting money from buyers. I spray the outside of the metal work with WD40 or similar and wipe it off every time I use it. It removes any finger marks, which might start to rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmanmx Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks guys. I think i'll leave it as is for now then. So once i've fired my last cartridges, I literally just eject them, close the gun again and leave it as is until I come to use it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikaveli Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks guys. I think i'll leave it as is for now then. So once i've fired my last cartridges, I literally just eject them, close the gun again and leave it as is until I come to use it again? Yeah. How long will you be storing the gun without shooting? Mine gets left for up to a month at a time - no ill effect. Also, be careful with WD40 and oil - if you let the wood soak it in over long periods you'll wreck the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Clean it don't dry fire a modern gun lightly wipe over the metal with oil store barrels down in the cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Why barrels down out of curiosity? To stop oil running to the stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Why barrels down out of curiosity? To stop oil running to the stock? YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmanmx Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Yeah. How long will you be storing the gun without shooting? Mine gets left for up to a month at a time - no ill effect. Also, be careful with WD40 and oil - if you let the wood soak it in over long periods you'll wreck the wood. Probably about the same. I hope to shoot one or twice a week but it no doubt will go for longer at times without being shot. But thanks for the advice everyone, top stuff. I like the barrels pointed down tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Why barrels down out of curiosity? To stop oil running to the stock? Yes if you over oil your gun most people do the oil will run through the action gum that up eventually but more importantly soak into the head of the stock and soften the wood. This will the crack or worse snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Get yourself a bore snake and they make cleaning very quick and easy after shooting i give the barrels a squirt of gun cleaner run the bore snake through and then just put a bit of oil down the barrels. Just a cloth with a bit of cleaner on over the action and outside of the barrels and thats it done. After a few shoots or if i know will be staying in the cabinet for a long time i give it a proper clean and break it down and use the cleaning rods. As for snap caps i bought some when i first started shooting but dont bother anymore, only useful if practicing mounting loading etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Don't leave it in the slip/bag. Bringing a cold gun in the house with cause condensation and then the next time you take it out the bag you will cuss some! Oil the bores too. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 i clean and oil my beretta after everytime i have used her, which is every 2 weeks i would reccomend you use a gun sock as others have said, something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GUN-SOCK-FOR-RIFLE-SHOTGUN-SACK-SHOOTING-HUNTING-NEW-/150842905528?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item231ef013b8 or the browning vci http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Browning-Gun-Sock-One-Piece-VCI-Corrosion-Protector-Brand-New-Black-/161033126444?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item257e52822c which is what i use also store the gun barrels down also dont wipe over the wood with gun oil/wd40 as it will mess it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Even I didn't know about the barrels down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I personally wouldn't use wd40 as its water based and will cause rust if left on exposed metal, I would use a gun oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Barrels down also stopps you biffing the stock on the cabinate as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmanmx Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) I personally wouldn't use wd40 as its water based and will cause rust if left on exposed metal, I would use a gun oil I thought WD40 was a water dispersent and rust inhibitor ? Barrels down also stopps you biffing the stock on the cabinate as much. I've already lined all the edges of my case in padding to stop this very issue. The first time I hit the stock on the side of the cabinet, I wept a few tears and couldn't bear to see if there was any dings - fortunately it was fine. The shop gave me Napier Gun Oil to use. But i've no real idea how much to use. A few sprays and leave it, or spray and then wipe off the drips... or even wipe everything to just leave a very very fine oil film. I've seen some people say not to even use oil, and use grease instead. So i'm at a loss. Too much conflicting information on the internet... Edited June 25, 2013 by kmanmx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) get a remington gun sock for £7 on ebay or browning ones about £14 this will protect from light knocks and bangs and some moisture in cabinet as both are silicon impregnated http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Remington-Silicone-Treated-Gun-Sock-52-Rifle-Shotgun-Shooting-Oil-Air-Bag-Slip-/160902726917?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item25768cc505 750ml leiga red gun oil here http://www.swillingtonshootingsupplies.co.uk/store/product/1369/Browning-Legia-Gun-Oil/ and leiga gun stock spray here http://www.swillingtonshootingsupplies.co.uk/store/product/4560/Browning-Legia-Stock-spray/ Job done, replace oil and stock spray when run oot A decent rod cleaning kit also and plenty of old t shirts to cut up Edited June 25, 2013 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Don't see the need for socks but VP90 in cabinet is a good idea (even if it is snake oil) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Have a look on youtube, most things you want to know about will have a video. This one is selling cleaning kit but shows easy cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Wd40 is a penetrant but it is water based and if left on exposed metal it will cause rust, we only use it for removal of bolts and cleaning but after cleaning we use de greaser, the coat in hydraulic oil or grease dependant on the part of the turbine I'm working on as the stuff causes rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Boresnake a can of browning multi legia spray and a old sock is all you will ever need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Clean after every time you take it out even if you don't fire a shot.rub over with a lightly oiled rag.look after it properly and it will look after you.all guns are precision engineered and should be treated with the utmost care and attention.i never store my guns barrels down as I only give the slightest of oil and had no problems in over thirty years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Boresnake a can of browning multi legia spray and a old sock is all you will ever need +1 what's the sock for? Or that just general life advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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