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Posted: 11/2/2004 12:55:49 PM EDT

I am planning to sail around the world in a few months, and as much as I would love to bring my AR, I fear that some jackass customs agent somewhere will confiscate it. So I am downgrading to a stainless (for the saltwater environment) Mini-14 and leaving the AR at home.
Question: what's the best way to prep an AR for long term storage (3-4 years)?

-J

Posted: 11/2/2004 1:06:37 PM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
I am planning to sail around the world in a few months, and as much as I would love to bring my AR, I fear that some jackass customs agent somewhere will confiscate it. So I am downgrading to a stainless (for the saltwater environment) Mini-14 and leaving the AR at home.
Question: what's the best way to prep an AR for long term storage (3-4 years)?

-J

Don't know about your question but from what I know you need SOMETHING with you on the high seas. Thar be pirates arrrrrr.

Posted: 11/2/2004 1:12:34 PM EDT

[#2]

Get a Marine Magnum 870.

Shotguns are more "politically correct" and are often found for line throwing onboard. Just make sure it is unloaded and stowed when you go into port.

Posted: 11/2/2004 1:38:00 PM EDT

[#3]

I stored mine for 12 years after just cleaning it and giving it a light coat of CLP. It was just fine, no rust or anything. just don't store it in a hot, humid attic or garage.

Posted: 11/2/2004 1:47:35 PM EDT

[#4]

You could always leave it with a close friend who will <cough..use...cough> store it for you

Might actually lovingly wipe it down with some clp a couple of times a year.

Doc

Posted: 11/2/2004 3:46:38 PM EDT

[#5]

"Blue bags" which have a vapor that discourages corrosion. I forget who makes these.

Take the rifle apart, detail clean it.

Get some LPS3 protectant spray. This stuff sprays on like an oil, but the carrier evaporates leaving a greasy film, sorta like cosmoline. Spray everything, all the nooks and crannies, bore, etc.

Put all int eh blue bags. Store.

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