[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Storing a Chrome Lined Barrel

Posted: 6/13/2012 10:32:15 AM EDT

Hello, I just got a 20" chrome lined barreled upper, unfortunately I won't be able to shoot it for 6 months. Will the barrel be fine if I leave it in it's foam lined shipping box in it's original packing grease, or would you recommend I do something else? It's not real humid here but I don't want to take the chance of returning home to a rusted barrel. This is my first firearm so I am a newb

Posted: 6/13/2012 10:39:05 AM EDT

[#1]

It'll be fine as-is.
Hard chrome lined bores are very rust resistant, and factory packing preservatives should protect it.

Posted: 6/13/2012 11:23:50 AM EDT

[#2]

i WOULD OPEN THE BOX AND DOUBLE CHECK THAT A OIL IS ON THE PARK. IF IT LOOKS DRY, ADD SOME OIL.

Posted: 6/15/2012 7:31:57 AM EDT

[#3]

Cleaning is way overrated. I run my rifles hard, boresnake the barrel and put it up. Relube and do it all over again. Done it for 10 years on 3 rifles and never an issue.

Posted: 6/17/2012 4:23:38 PM EDT

[#4]

Why not play it safe, chrome or not. If I were you I'd run an oily patch down the bore, dry patch it and put away and sleep well while you're away.

Cheap insurance and only takes a minute.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Storing a Chrome Lined Barrel

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Storing a Chrome Lined Barrel

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Storing a Chrome Lined Barrel