Long Term Storage

[Tedfs]

Did some searching here and did find some interesting options. The specific thread I was interested in was Long Term Storage for BCGs, which is what my interest was.
Last reply to that thread was 10 years ago. Just wondering if there are any better options for long term storage of gun parts 10 years later.

Vacuum sealers are fairly inexpensive now and there might be better options for the oil or grease today as well. My experience with oils and plastic bags has not been positive over the years.
It works for a while but must be checked on because the plastic will fail at some point, letting the oil or grease leak out. Wondering if using the plastic bag with oil/grease then vacuum sealing
the whole thing in a vacuum seal bag might work better ? PVC pipe is always an option but isn't very discreet or foldable to tuck away somewhere.

[ColtSeavers]

We talking time capsule prepper setup, which I think is what you're getting at, or just in the safe?

Long term storage is another of the reasons I've been switching over to nitride for about everything. Otherwise, out west, there's no salt or moisture/humidity to worry about, except snow.

I would hazard a guess at nitride products, spraying everything with that long term corrosion inhibitor specialty version of WD40 might be a good idea, dessicant packets, double vacuum bagged, capped and sealed PVC tube that doesn't allow movement within it, if I was to go the prepper route.

[ABNAK]

I have my 6 extra complete BCG's dipped in EWL, allowed to drip off the excess, and each one rolled up in it's own gallon ziplock. I would think it is sufficient for both above-ground as well as below-ground storage (below ground will need an exterior watertight container of course).

[Tedfs]

Time capsule, prepper setup is what I'm talking about, don't own or have the luxury of a safe.

EWL 30 has been my go to for use and storage from classroom experience but as stated, plastic bags eventually break down. They all break down, no matter brand or mill thickness.
Entropy is King it seems. Just looking for modern solutions but maybe the old ways are just as relevant today as they were 50 - 60 years ago ? Decade solutions are what I'm after.
Even I can keep up with checking conditions every ten years.

[ColtSeavers]

Are Mosins still shipped encased in cosmoline?

[Colt Carson]

I recently received a Bravo Company AR15 bolt to keep as a long term spare. It arrived in a small heat sealed plastic bag. I saw no liquid oil so emailed them to see if I needed to open the bag to apply oil to prevent rust (which would ruin the sealed bag). They responded that the part is sprayed with G96 Gun Treatment before packaging. To bag your own stuff maybe wrapping the oiled part in wax or parchment paper would help protect the plastic bag. Many years ago I used to receive ordered parts that way.

[ghideon]

I recently received a Bravo Company AR15 bolt to keep as a long term spare. It arrived in a small heat sealed plastic bag. I saw no liquid oil so emailed them to see if I needed to open the bag to apply oil to prevent rust (which would ruin the sealed bag). They responded that the part is sprayed with G96 Gun Treatment before packaging. To bag your own stuff maybe wrapping the oiled part in wax or parchment paper would help protect the plastic bag. Many years ago I used to receive ordered parts that way.

Thanks for that. I received a spare BCG from them a few months back, and stuck it in the safe in the bag it came with it.

[DG23]

Thanks for that. I received a spare BCG from them a few months back, and stuck it in the safe in the bag it came with it.

I had thought those guys were joking about BCG's and storing them in their safes.

Guess not.

[ghideon]

I had thought those guys were joking about BCG's and storing them in their safes.

Guess not.

It's so I can't lose it. I have a small shelf in the upper part for odds and ends, wife's jewerly, etc.

Plus, this being CA, who knows what's next.

[Monkeydo]

I recently received a Bravo Company AR15 bolt to keep as a long term spare. It arrived in a small heat sealed plastic bag. I saw no liquid oil so emailed them to see if I needed to open the bag to apply oil to prevent rust (which would ruin the sealed bag). They responded that the part is sprayed with G96 Gun Treatment before packaging. To bag your own stuff maybe wrapping the oiled part in wax or parchment paper would help protect the plastic bag. Many years ago I used to receive ordered parts that way.

I’ve noticed a lot of manufacturers using G96. Didn’t realize it until I bought some G96 a few months ago. It has a distinct smell and an appearance when on metal. Boiled linseed oil is also a good option.

OP - The key is the container you store them in. You could dip it all in cosmoline and still run the risk of parts of it all rusting due to water getting inside your container. Invest in a quality, waterproof container, oil the parts well with something like G96 or boiled linseed oil, and store some desiccant packs inside the container to catch any moisture that might get in.