RIG for me.
RIG for me.
RIG says it all. Rust Inhibiting Grease.
Note- and read carefully...... RIG #2 is not the same as RIG Universal... and yet when tested in a controled/comprehensive corrosion test, RIG failed after only 24-hours of exposure ...
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Although I have never had any corrosion issues whilst using Birchwood Casey's 'Barricade' product, some of my antiques are barely shot, if ever, and yet the bores are minty MINT, as in perfect! Even though stored in safes/cabinets with a dehumidifying rod, I now use the WD-40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor for any long-term storage. And it's much easier to apply, and significantly easier to remove prior to shooting than RIG ever hoped to be.
Note - and read carefully - that is NOT the same product as your basic WD-40 spray, LOL! I also do not use FrogLube as it has been proven to gum up and lock actions to be inoperable in cold weather, whereas I put some of the Specialist CI product on lock internals.
Link to what is argueably THE BEST corrosion test available anywhere:
https://dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667
Great catch! I forwarded your info to the Author of that 46 product test, in hopes they repeat the test with RIG Universal grease!RIG #2 is not the same as RIG Universal ...
I started using it also after reading the results of that test. Specialist has a mountain to climb in the ML community after years of bashing of the standard wd40 product. After all, it's it's become an article of faith and embedded "wisdom".Still, I will say that the Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor is still significantly easier to apply, handle and removal prior to shooting. And where i had no issues with Barricade, I'd ecpect none with this
This is what I use and if your rifles are kept in a climate controlled house, then this is all you really need. I have a sanded piece of bare steel, about 2" square, that I wiped with clp that I keep in my gun cabinet. It's been in there for over 5 years and not a spec of rust. Temps range from 62* to 72* winter to summer and humidity from 40% to 55%.BreakFree CLP. However, there is no situation imaginable that I just put away a weapon and forget about it. Never ever gonna happen as long as I am breathing.
If you intend to put it away for 3 years without maintaining it, sell it, give it to a friend or relative.
My brain can’t comprehend the concept.
I’m a huge fan of Fluid Film for long storage.Like Pete G says RIG is good, also Fluid Film and Barricade work well.
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