Posted: 3/5/2007 8:38:37 AM EDT
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Hello All, I inherited a beautful Browning Citori a while back and would like to know the proper storing method for over unders. Is it better for long term storage to keep it assembled or disassembled in the gun safe? I currently have it disassembled in the leather Browining case. |
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Assembled, in a safe with moisture mangement, muzzle down. When stored sitting on their butt, you run the risk of oil and solvent seeping from the receiver and into the grip of the stock. This softens the wood significantly and will ultimately lead to cracking. Do not over oil, clean up excess solvent, and store muzzle down. |
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If you are keeping it in a leg-o-mutton take down case, then yes, take it out. But the Browning take down compartmentalised box should have a liner that protects the metal. There should not be any contact with leather. Infact the box is basically wood with a leather cover. Still it is easier to keep an eye on the finish if the shotgun is stored in the safe out of the case. Best Regards, HTG |
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| I'd shoot that thing. I have a Citori and my father has a Superposed. I only use my O/U for certain birds and an autofeeder for everything else. It sucks to hike your ass off all day, finally find a covey of chukkars, jump a couple and shoot one shot, then crack it open to have the rest of the flock get up that you did not know existed. I only use my O/U for club shoots for pheasants, etc. I have also shot skeet a few times with it using only an improved cylinder choke. Its a 20 gauge and I kept up with most of the guys and their high end 12 gauge skeet guns. I try to shoot all of my shotguns at least once a year! |
