Storing air rifles

[hawkeye69]

I just watched a YouTube video where it was suggested that we should be storing our air rifles with the barrel down versus barrel. The rational being that when it's stored with the barrel up, any lead particles, dirt, etc, can fall into working parts of the gun and cause problems. (Premature seal failure, etc.) I can see the rational in his thinking, though real damage seems pretty remote.

I'm curious; what do others think?

 

[JobyKang]

I just watched a YouTube video where it was suggested that we should be storing our air rifles with the barrel down versus barrel. The rational being that when it's stored with the barrel up, any lead particles, dirt, etc, can fall into working parts of the gun and cause problems. (Premature seal failure, etc.) I can see the rational in his thinking, though real damage seems pretty remote.

I'm curious; what do others think?

Mine are stored in their cases, so I don’t worry about dust, etc.

 

[madeintheuk]

Mine are stored in their cases, so I don’t worry about dust, etc.

I think you missed his point. He’s talking about the lead shavings and lead dust inside the barrel.

 

[JobyKang]

I think you missed his point. He’s talking about the lead shavings and lead dust inside the barrel.

Ahhh,

 

[Ezana4CE]

I just watched a YouTube video where it was suggested that we should be storing our air rifles with the barrel down versus barrel. The rational being that when it's stored with the barrel up, any lead particles, dirt, etc, can fall into working parts of the gun and cause problems. (Premature seal failure, etc.) I can see the rational in his thinking, though real damage seems pretty remote.

I'm curious; what do others think?

If that’s the case maybe plug the breech with a felt cleaning pellet or clean the barrel before stowing. Problem solved, no? Stowing them muzzle down (for safe owners) may present POI shifts in some guns.

 

[hawkeye69]

If that’s the case maybe plug the breech with a felt cleaning pellet or clean the barrel before stowing. Problem solved, no? Stowing them muzzle down (for safe owners) may present POI shifts in some guns.

No. That wouldn't stop lead particles in the barrel from falling into the gun.

 

[boscoebrea]

I would never do it because in 50 years I have never had that problem and would most likely watch them tumble over butt first.
Being already unstable, do not need to add to my instability.
When you open the action you should be able to see if any shaving,etc have fallen from the barrel,another thing is shaving kinda cling to the barrel.
Now when you are cleaning a barrel muzzle first you should put something to keep those shavings from getting in the action,etc.Just my thoughts.

 

[Gerry52]

I store mine in cases with barrel up. Not worried about particles making it past pellet probe as I know that's an airtight seal. Once I take my first shot (in horizontal position of course) that stuff gets blown out. 5 years or more without adverse effects.

 

[cavedweller]

I just watched a YouTube video where it was suggested that we should be storing our air rifles with the barrel down versus barrel. The rational being that when it's stored with the barrel up, any lead particles, dirt, etc, can fall into working parts of the gun and cause problems. (Premature seal failure, etc.) I can see the rational in his thinking, though real damage seems pretty remote.

I'm curious; what do others think?

i think its creating a problem where none exist.

 

[Perle]

i think its creating a problem where none exist.

I tend to agree with you. I see no benefit. Why not horizontal then. Muzzle down now That’s a PITA

 

[jkingrph]

Not having space in my safe, it's full of firearms, I set them in a corner. I place an old medicine bottle or small zip loc bag over the muzzle to prevent any dust from entering the barrel and to keep front sight, often a double diopter type dust free.

 

[Motorhead]

Lead is soft ... SOFTER THAN ALUMINUM, BRASS OR STEEL.

Not buying it for a moment !

 

[willy]

O god now i have something else to worry about when im trying to fall asleep at Nite"

 

[rcs9250]

How to be an expert on anything:
1. Buy a video camera.
2. Get a YouTube channel.
3. Start making videos.

I watched him pick up his handgun, with his finger on the trigger the whole time he delivered his sermon.
So what was the point in telling us how many enemy soldiers he killed? Was it relevant to inverted rifle storage ?

 

[crowski]

Problem solved. I find this works plus you get a great view of your gun. Crow

 

[rcs9250]

Problem solved. View attachment 309193 I find this works plus you get a great view of your gun. Crow

Nice springer collection. Good for you. Beautiful stocks.

 

[elwoodblues]

Problem solved. View attachment 309193 I find this works plus you get a great view of your gun. Crow

Thats how I store mine all with the barrels slightly pointed down

 

[rsfrid]

Mine are stored on supports on a slat wall in my humidity/temperature controlled vault in the basement with 11” of reinforced concrete around them. Seriously.

 

[Smitty911]

Mine are stored on supports on a slat wall in my humidity/temperature controlled vault in the basement with 11” of reinforced concrete around them. Seriously.

I see you're a fan of overkill. I like it. I don't think the wife will allow me to tunnel under the new house and do the same. She's already balking about making it a Faraday Cage. Something about wifi and cable.

Smitty

 

[thumper]

It doesn't make a damn.

How do you get lead particles in your barrel? Like the stuff is just flaking off? LOL