RIG for me.
Long Term Rust Prevention
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... and yet when tested in a controled/comprehensive corrosion test, RIG failed after only 24-hours of exposure ...
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
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Note- and read carefully...... RIG #2 is not the same as RIG Universal
Rig #2 is no longer available
Great catch! I forwarded your info to the Author of that 46 product test, in hopes they repeat the test with RIG Universal grease!
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.
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I use the Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor and it works well for me. I had used it on a shotgun barrel that was stored on the bottom shelf that went through a basement flood, it came out fine. Another barrel right next to it that only had Rem Oil (or similar can't really remember) had rust spots all over it. Anecdotal evidence but I was impressed with the Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor.
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I have been using RIG for 50 years. One of the best long term gun greases made. Never had a spot of rust using rig. I have also used it on my wood stock as it offers moisture protection while in storage.
cannonball1
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Holy Cow Flint 62. I guess this chart about says it all. Thank you - - - Thanks all of you for your responses. Everyone with guns should read all of the responses. Never dreamt that I would get this much information.
cannonball1
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Thought I was done with this subject. I am not, because finally deciding WD40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor, I was reading that the regular 40 may ruin a gun stock. Any experience with this? Will the 40SCInhibitor do the same as regular?,
longcruise
70 Cal.
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".
... right up there with seasoning the bore with MORE Bore Butter! 
CaptainVane
Colt ‘51 & Remington ‘58 .36; Colt ‘48 .31
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.
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.
cannonball1
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Captain V, I agree, but I am afraid we are in the minority of gun owners. If you are a member of this forum, you would think you are in a majority of those cleaning their gun constantly, and you would be right. There is a large group out there that have gun so buried they can't remember what they are. Most pull them out to go hunting once a year, if that. Some of the ones who gave up hunting haven't had guns out 20, 30, or even 40 years. They are a majority. I can almost guarantee I'm right. I think I have a lot of those in the family.
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Some collectable guns do not get shot..................or sold they are collectables being collected
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%.
I’m a huge fan of Fluid Film for long storage.
Just move to AZ and use anything you want. WD-40 worked for me for 51 years now.
hanshi
Cannon
I rely heavily on Barricade and/or BreakFree CLP for rust protection and trust them. However I am not nor have been in a situation where I leave my charges without frequent inspection and maintenance. If I somehow was forced to be separated from them for any lengthy period of time I would review opinions and use a highly recommended gun grease, not any oil.
