Archie-fox Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I discovered a bit of rust on the rib of one of my shotguns the other day.. ive managed to clean it all off but i was thinking of storeing my shotguns in the gun socks..i have a napier patch in the cabinet and none of my rifles have any rust its just my shotguns that seem to be affected.. i clean them and give them a wipe with a oily rag after each use..but i use them the most at this time of year so was thinking of the added protection of the gun socks.. what do you guys think? Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JABB Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I've been looking at this too. There are some on the bay for 7 quid. I may get one, but I have just bought some remington plugs from there. Edgar Bros are selling them cheaply. 5 Quid for the cabinet plug, 1.50 for a 20g plug. May be worth a look for the shotguns to put one of these plugs in the barrels to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I was told they have a anti rust, impregnated into them, so if they have they may work:!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Vector Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I bought 20 "Woodside" gunsocks via Amazon. They are good quality, nice and thick and silicon impregnated. Really bought them to prevent cabinet dings but they should give some protection against corrosion as well. Good product and they worked out at less than £5 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p@cman Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I use gunsocks in the cabinet to offer protection against bumps & knocks. Never had an issue with rust, but there is a VP90 in the cabinet that gets replaced each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JABB Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I bought 20 "Woodside" gunsocks via Amazon. They are good quality, nice and thick and silicon impregnated. Really bought them to prevent cabinet dings but they should give some protection against corrosion as well. Good product and they worked out at less than £5 each. 3.49 now on Amazon with 3.99 post. May have to buy some! Thanks for the Amazon tip. I forget Amazon for gun stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 If you've cleaned your gun down before storage you should be ok for rust , I do use the socks but mainly to prevent knocks in the cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 If you've cleaned your gun down before storage you should be ok for rust , I do use the socks but mainly to prevent knocks in the cabinet i know mate, must of been a greasy hand or a missed patch...luckly i found it early cleaned it off and re-oiled the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Whats the differences between a gun sock and an average sock? I use a rugby sock on mine. Only to stop my guns getting whacked when i take them in and out the cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 13.99 delivered on ebay for a pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Whats the differences between a gun sock and an average sock? I use a rugby sock on mine. Only to stop my guns getting whacked when i take them in and out the cabinet gun sock has rust preventing chemicals impregnated in it..so in theory it should prevent rust if i should miss a patch again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildrover77 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Whats the differences between a gun sock and an average sock? I use a rugby sock on mine. Only to stop my guns getting whacked when i take them in and out the cabinet You must have dam long legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 You must have dam long legs they only cover the barrels. Just to stop me whacking the side of the cabinet when i put them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 much rusting in cabinets is created by putting a cold gun back in the cabinet not a wet gun, allow them to come fully up to room temp before cleaning or they can attract condensation. I use gunsocks but not in the safe, they are used to protect my shotguns from contaminates like saltwater and mud it the gunslip takes a soaking on the marsh. Due to the fact you can store one in a jacket pocket makes them very handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I use them on my shotguns as it both protects from bumps and also in theory the rust preventing impregnation. I also have a silicone impregnated cloth that seems to work well at preventing rust on all guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfolio Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 As per most of the other replies, I use 'em to prevent dings/scratches when moving 'em in/out of the gun cabinet. I've not tried the Woodside socks but, can confirm that "Sack-Ups" gun socks will stretch to fit a scoped rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 i use the browning vci one piece gun sock here, cant complain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I use one for one of my shotguns as it only comes out of the cabinet a couple of times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) got all my guns in socks mostly to protect from cabinet dings but im sure they help on temperature and moisture aspect, also for the money best value add on i would say Edited August 27, 2013 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I like socks with loads of wool in them. Man made fibers just don't do it for me......what....why you all stairing ? U.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I don't use gun socks, but do use and clean my guns regularly. I can see they can stop cabinet dings, but its too late for most of my guns. My main comment is that one of the biggest creators of rust on barrels, is blood. The smallest spot, especially around the rib, can easily be missed with a cloth and seems to become a rust spot overnight. I also don't put my guns away "cold", that was tip I was given donkey's years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Archie-fox Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Excellent.. Edited August 28, 2013 by archie1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I wonder what airport security would make of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 At this time of the year my rifles get thrown in the box at 1am and get dragged out again at 7pm nearly every day. They are oiled regularly. (Wiped over and oiled if they are wet). Once the fowling gets going my Benelli S/A lives in a permanent coat of mud/oil. The only one that gets TLC is my Mirouku game gun. (Got to look good when out with the Gentlemen). My gun resale value probably goes way down but everything works and the guns get a hell of a lot of use. When all is said and done they are a tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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