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Which is better for storage in a closet....a aluminum hard case with lock or a bag with a trigger lock? I have the silicon treated sock already. I won't be mailing it or traveling on an airline. Just simple and safe storage.


For a Remingtion 870 Express.
 
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DO NOT STORE FIREARMS IN A HARD GUN CASE! This is a very good way of putting in a fine firearm and pulling out a rusted sewer pipe. I understand many people cannot afford a gun vault - I couldn't for many years. My suggestion would be to install the triggerlock [only if there is a possibility of curious fingers finding the gun or local/state laws require it] and store it, barrel down on a soft surface with the action uncocked in the silicon sock.
 
I second boomer. I found out the hard way (literally) that they need to be stored muzzle down or on their side. While I was away at school my only shotgun at the time stayed at home standing in the corner of a closet on its butt. Four years later, the weight of the gun compressed the recoil pad to the point of being a solid, inflexible, unforgiving chunk of rubber. It might as well have been made of wood. That is how I found out about the Limbsaver recoil pads which work very well, but that is another post. If you shoot your gun(s) as frequently as I do, I think a silicon sock is optional since they are cleaned on a regular basis but if they are going to sit untouched for a while, it is probably a good idea.
 
Im new in the world of shotguns. I have a 12 gauge mossberg shotgun. I learned by reading that i now need to store it barrel down in the gun case. But what is a silicon sock and if your shooting about once a month do i still need to use the sock.

thanks
aaron
 
my thoughts

I don't store any gun in a case, hard or soft, holster or sock. I want air circulation around the gun to keep moisture away and evaporate any moisture that may come in contact with it. I think thats where those little pits come from you find at times, is storage moisture from cloth, leather and foam. I do store mine in the rack on their butt, but I make sure there is no pressure or torque on any parts that might cause a "set" from long storage.
 
A silicone sock is a lifesaver. Prevents scratches when moving guns around in the safe and knocks down the humidity before it reaches the steel. Get yourself a gun sock, put the gun in it, and store it barrel down, preferrably in a safe!

Bob
 
Wow..just found another great use for a gunsock. Hung one by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there...man it musta took him an hour to fill that puppy! These things are expando plus I tell ya!

Bob
 
You say you have the treated sock already........put it in the sock and you will have the best way to store it, from what I've been told.;)
 
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