Storage/Cleaning in High Humidity Environments

[lose_money]

Aloha I wanted to get the opinion of people more knowledgeable then me in this area. I searched the forum for this specific situation but couldn't find much. I was wondering what you all recommend or experiences people have with cleaning and storing guns in areas with higher then normal humidity. I live in Hawaii and we often have high level of humidity and I have been shooting most of my bolt guns without cleaning the bore but I am worried due to humidity I may run into problems. I clean everything else but the bore and the gun is stored in a safe that has a dehumidifier rod paired with rechargeable silica. What do you guys think clean bore after every shooting or not?

 

[Precisiondada]

If you’re storing them in a humidity controlled environment, what’s the concern with humidity?

 

[lose_money]

If you’re storing them in a humidity controlled environment, what’s the concern with humidity?

I don't necessarily believe that it is 100% effective at controlling the humidity. Im just paranoid about corrosion in Hawaii probably even some salt in the air due to proximity to ocean.

 

[One1Bravo]

I use this. Haven't had anything rust and I live in a pretty humid area as well.

 

[lose_money]

I use this. Haven't had anything rust and I live in a pretty humid area as well.

Your link didnt work

 

[One1Bravo]

Your link didnt work

Sorry, try it now.

 

[Ripdog28]

Those silicone wipes before storing and even a can/bag of charcoal in a safe or other case

 

[lose_money]

How long typically in between when you shoot

 

[lose_money]

Sorry, try it now.

Oh so you are cleaning your bore then?

 

[One1Bravo]

Oh so you are cleaning your bore then?

I don't clean my barrel after every shooting session. Maybe every 150-200 rounds. After routine cleaning I run one patch soaked in the Corrosion X then one dry.

 

[wade2big]

I live on the Texas gulf coast. Makes Hawaii feel dry. I don’t leave oil on or in my rifles. I don’t have a dehumidifier in my safe. I don’t have rust on my rifles or shotguns. If I go duck hunting and my shotgun gets a little wet then I will spray a little rem lube on the outside and wipe down with a paper towel. Never mess with the bore.

If you haven’t had problems doing what you are doing then you won’t.

 

[lose_money]

I live on the Texas gulf coast. Makes Hawaii feel dry. I don’t leave oil on or in my rifles. I don’t have a dehumidifier in my safe. I don’t have rust on my rifles or shotguns. If I go duck hunting and my shotgun gets a little wet then I will spray a little rem lube on the outside and wipe down with a paper towel. Never mess with the bore.

If you haven’t had problems doing what you are doing then you won’t.

Right on appreciate it man