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[TnCnDn]

Bingo. My rear sights are on my receiver, not the barrel. If they were on the barrel, i dont think it'd matter much. Leave this one sitting with breech closed for a while and zero will move.View attachment 591198

Oh my , what a beautiful fence post!

 

[captsteele]

Any limit on how long a rifle can be left alone or stored with a charge?

 

[OldVet]

Any limit on how long a rifle can be left alone or stored with a charge?

It's necessary for multi pumps , and PCP'S to be stored with a charge.
Multi pumps 2 pumps. PCP A 1,000 will do , but some store them just above the adjustable reg setting.
I have stored them overnight with a full charge many times. I don't like to leave any of my rifles , or pistols for more than 3 months without adding a little lube to o rings , or seals , and shooting them a few times. I don't leave a rifle cocked when stored , and never cock a Springer , or gas ram to be stored . OV.

 

[katonahjohn]

Will oil actually rot wood? Ive never thought about that. I always figured it would protect it. Unless the oil is trapping pre existing moisture? I have no idea, to be honest. But I've never worried about getting oil on my wood. Ugh, that doesnt sound right

Watching gunsmith videos. Were often talking about guns that are a hundred years old. The oil gets into the butt stock and the wood deteriorates. Me, I don't have anything older than 20 years, and only one with a wooden stock. Can't beat a wooden stock for beauty, but can't see it when its in a gun sock and in the safe..