nnorman32 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi The only stupid question is the one you don't ask so, here goes.... Has anyone experience of storing a semi auto shotgun in a breakdown cabinet. If so, is it best stored barrel down/ in a silicone Gun sock etc? Cheers N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggers Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I've not heard of storing in a breakdown or whether it's at all practical for a semi, but on a general note, the advise I always have gone by is yes to barrel down and on a personal note I do use a sock on all my shotguns, just to hopefully avoid any dings as much as anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I have a semi that is to long to fit in the cabinet when assembled so it goes in with barrel removed. Don't Quite know what you mean by barrel down when in this state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Let's make it easier, keep the woodwork upwards so that any oil does not run in to the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Let's make it easier, keep the woodwork upwards so that any oil does not run in to the stock. [/quote If the gun is broken down where is the oil going to run from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Let's make it easier, keep the woodwork upwards so that any oil does not run in to the stock. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Let's make it easier, keep the woodwork upwards so that any oil does not run in to the stock. [/quote If the gun is broken down where is the oil going to run from. Oh Mick, from the ACTION! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Oh yeah smother the action in oil then his next question will be why is it jamming and not cycling properly. Oh Mick, from the ACTION! Edited January 20, 2015 by bostonmick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Oh yeah smother the action in oil then his next question will be why is it jamming and not cycling properly. Oh Mick, from the ACTION! Are you struggling with the quote function Mick? I have NOT told him to put any oil on his gun, I have answered his initial question and suggested he places the gun with the wood of the stock high so that any excess oil will drain away from the stock. Edited January 20, 2015 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 You lot must put a lot of oil on your guns - I always store barrel up because that is the way it fits in my cabinet and I don't have a problem with excess oil. Also I have never understood balancing on the barrel which is the smaller end as opposed to the stock end but that is just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Are you struggling with the quote function Mick? I have NOT told him to put any oil on his gun, I have answered his initial question and suggested he places the gun with the wood of the stock high so that any excess oil will drain away from the stock. I struggle with all technology.It's an age thing.. As for oil on guns it's been many years now since any of mine have seen any oil.something to do with the technological advances in gun making the don't require it now. You lot must put a lot of oil on your guns - I always store barrel up because that is the way it fits in my cabinet and I don't have a problem with excess oil. Also I have never understood balancing on the barrel which is the smaller end as opposed to the stock end but that is just me. Exactly how many guns shops have you been in where the stock is in the racks barrel down.And dripping with oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I struggle with all technology.It's an age thing.. As for oil on guns it's been many years now since any of mine have seen any oil.something to do with the technological advances in gun making the don't require it now. Exactly how many guns shops have you been in where the stock is in the racks barrel down.And dripping with oil. I don't really understand what you are trying to say here. All guns I have seen are barrels up in shops just like I store mine. It is my understanding that those that like to store barrels down do so to prevent oil that may be present running into their stocks although why there should be that much oil is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I don't really understand what you are trying to say here. All guns I have seen are barrels up in shops just like I store mine. It is my understanding that those that like to store barrels down do so to prevent oil that may be present running into their stocks although why there should be that much oil is beyond me. hi sian, over a period of time they can get stained, I had a winnie 101 with bad oil staining, took ages to get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 hi sian, over a period of time they can get stained, I had a winnie 101 with bad oil staining, took ages to get it out. Thanks Paddy for your explanation but I still don't understand his sarcastic response to me and not one of our guns which we have had over 20 years has suffered this type of problem storing them barrels up. Each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks Paddy for your explanation but I still don't understand his sarcastic response to me and not one of our guns which we have had over 20 years has suffered this type of problem storing them barrels up. Each to their own. hard to tell, sometimes things get a little out of context, what sounds funny in my head usually falls flat on its face or upsets someone so don't take it to heart as for oil stains, It all depends on the cleaning regime I guess, and the quality of the finish on your wood. my winnie had been stripped and gone over again at some point and I guess that's how it happened, i'll admit now that I've swamped an action in legia after a rainy day on a few occasions it's effect can take years to surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) I don't really understand what you are trying to say here. All guns I have seen are barrels up in shops just like I store mine. It is my understanding that those that like to store barrels down do so to prevent oil that may be present running into their stocks although why there should be that much oil is beyond me. I was not being sarcastic to you Sian.I should have put a. After exactly.I was merely saying that modern guns with their high alloy and chrome content do not need oil on them when stored and in the case of a semi I would say that having loads of oil on the action would be detrimental to the functionality of the gun.sorry if you felt it was having a pop at you. Edited January 21, 2015 by bostonmick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I won't be taking it to heart. I'm meticulous as is my husband regarding cleaning of the guns, I find it a pleasure to do the intricate bits and leave the barrels to him and they are cleaned every Sunday night. I was not being sarcastic to you Sian.I should have put a. After exactly.I was merely saying that modern guns with their high alloy and chrome content do not need oil on them when stored and in the case of a semi I would say that having loads of oil on the action would be detrimental to the functionality of the gun.sorry if you felt it was having a population at you. And I agree with you hence me wondering why people need to store that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I would store any wood stocked shotgun barrels down, I send most days removing oil from the heads of stocks before re oiling them. Each to their own. I wouldn't with a rifle as the crown needs protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnorman32 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for the advice, so anyone got a semi auto they store in a break down cabinet and if so what type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 One of my pumps was too long for my cabinets so until I bought a bigger one I stored it taken down; the stock up/action down, and it didn't matter about the barrel as it wasn't attached to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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