Safe storage
As my collection grew and the safe became more crowded, I began to think about safer storage. If the gun were worth more than $1,000, I put it in a Bore Store. If the guns was worth less than $1,000 or had plenty of dings and worn finish already (like an old ‘73 Winchester), it got a Sack-Ups. Bore Stores are treated with silicon and a rust inhibitor for long term storage. The thick, soft cloth protects the gun from dings and scratches well yet it is a breathable material, so moisture won’t be trapped. Bore Stores are sized to fit most handguns, rifles or shotguns.
Because Bore Stores are quite thick, I use a lot of Sack-Ups on lesser value guns. They are breathable, too and come either plain or silicon treated. Because they are made from a thinner material, Sack-Ups fit the profile of the gun more closely. It is easier to ID a gun by feel or look in a Sack-Ups, and the sack has a tag if you want to keep a written record on it. Sack-Ups only come in a few versatile sizes and are cheaper than Bore Stores.
Heavily oiled guns pose a hazard to wood stocks. Any oil will slowly run and generally runs right into the wood. Not good. I store most of my guns muzzle down and like to have some kind of skin on the metal, even though I use treated Bore Stores or Sack-Ups. G96 Silicon Spray does just that and is safe for use on wood, plastics and metal. I am quite fond of G96 products. G96 Gun Treatment removes rust better than any other product I’ve found without disturbing what’s left of the original finish, but that’s another story.