Gun Socks

[Mooseman]

My gun safe has gone from full to overfull and is quickly reaching jam packed. I do not want to scratch or mar my rifles. I have thought about putting them all in gun socks before they go in the safe. It would make it a pain to pick out a rifle for a range trip, but pain beats damage. Does anyone here have any experience with long term storage in gun socks? Would this hurt anything?

 

[Bob A]

I have a few pistols socked away. Haven't gone long term, only been about 6 months. I usually treat them with Eezox before storing; pretty much eliminates corrosion.

 

[madchestermonkey]

All of mine are in socks but I dont think anything has gone untouched for more than a year. I wipe everything down before it gets put away and there is a dehumidifier. Like you my bigger concern was scratching and contact. I buy the bulk packs from midway.

 

[Mooseman]

Guys, thanks for your help. I have very few rifles that do not go to the range at least once a year. I just know that I need to do something. The wife is less than happy with the rifles laying all around the house. Are gun socks safe for all finishes?

 

[sailskidrive]

I've using them for about ten years now and haven't had any issues. They do help prevent safe handling scratches, but they also add bulk to the gun when trying to pack everything in like sardines.

 

[Boom Boom]

I originally used socks but got really tired of the extra bulk and not knowing what was what. Rifle rods and pistol racks have since worked out much better for me.

 

[sailskidrive]

I originally used socks but got really tired of the extra bulk and not knowing what was what. Rifle rods and pistol racks have since worked out much better for me.

What is a rifle rod?

 

[Uncle Duke]

What is a rifle rod?

Here you go......


http://www.brownells.com/shooting-a...rter-kit-20-pak-sku100004968-38889-61225.aspx

 

[Mooseman]

I already have my pistols racked. I like the rifle rods but I don't think that they will gain me the extra space that I need.

 

[kingfish]

I had your problem. Then I bought another safe.

 

[Boom Boom]

I had your problem. Then I bought another safe.

That's next on my list. There are only so many ways to jam pack stuff before it gets stupid risky.

 

[coopermania]

I had your problem. Then I bought another safe.

I have done the same a few times, I buy the fake flannel heavy sleeves that the rifle slides into and the end folds over and to tie it shut with the lacing. I mark what rifle is in it with a sharpie and pack them in the safes. Some barrel up and some barrel down. I have never had a safe dent on any stocks sense I started using these. They cost about 5 - 6 bucks apiece.

 

[Crab Bait]

Do something, better now than after you scratch something. I have two scratched stocks that bug the hell out of me. I'm always really careful and I don't remember anything in particular happening, yet they are serious scratches.

 

[Boom Boom]

I like the rifle rods but I don't think that they will gain me the extra space that I need.

It doubled my long gun storage capacity. Borderline impossible any other way I've seen.

*edit* Now that I counted, the rods more than doubled capacity. Use those along with basic socks (not the padded storage bags) and you should be good to go. By the way, thigh tube socks work and are inexpensive. Cut them to fit. Use more than one per gun if need be.

 

[Mooseman]

I had your problem. Then I bought another safe.

That is not an option right now. I am nursing an injury to my right arm and until that heals, moving a safe is not going to happen. I am looking for something to get me through the yearlong healing process.

 

[Mooseman]

Do something, better now than after you scratch something. I have two scratched stocks that bug the hell out of me. I'm always really careful and I don't remember anything in particular happening, yet they are serious scratches.

This is the heartache I am trying to avoid.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

I keep all of mine in socks with the following protocol.

1. Clean after use (a lot of people who have sock problems pack them wet)
2. Oil, usually EEZOX, CLP and Hoppes oil for delicate finishes where I dont want to use a solvent.
3. Pack
4. Clean every six months to a year and re-oil

I also use Borestores so I can stack handguns. Someday I will get another safe but for now it works.

Never had a problem and the socks have saved my bacon when I had a "safealanche"

 

[MedInfantry]

Pistols were lubed, put in silicone impregnated sock and vacpak'd in 2011. Pulled them out last week - still pristine. Even those not vacpak'd were in great shape. Throw a pack of silica in with the gun sock and you'll be fine.

 

[MedInfantry]

I keep all of mine in socks with the following protocol.

1. Clean after use (a lot of people who have sock problems pack them wet)
2. Oil, usually EEZOX, CLP and Hoppes oil for delicate finishes where I dont want to use a solvent.
3. Pack
4. Clean every six months to a year and re-oil

I also use Borestores so I can stack handguns. Someday I will get another safe but for now it works.

Never had a problem and the socks have saved my bacon when I had a "safealanche"

Not laughing at your mishap but when I read "safealanche" I had to chuckle. If you only saw what and how I stack my safe...lol

 

[smdub]

Difference between a Borestore and an Allen brand rifle stock. You can absolutely PACK them in with Borestores. Store some muzzle down, even stack some on top of one another, and I don't think there is any other solution that is as space efficient. Great company that will make custom sizes at a tiny premium if requested.