Silica gel packets in barrel?

[blowinsmoke]

This might be s dumb question but i was just thinking, would silica gel packets in the barrel and maybe one in then pan help keep moisture away? Or am i just wasting my time looking through boxes for these little packets??

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

You don't want to do that. Silica gel packs - the larger sized ones used in industrial applications - recommend clearly that they not be put in direct contact with steel since they will attract moisture (that's what they do) and cause rust to the surfaces they contact. Clean your gun properly and oil it after cleaning and you will not have rust.

 

[Birddog6]

No............ Don't EVEN do that. You are pulling moisture TO the packet which means you are pulling moisture INTO the barrel = rust.......

You want the bore Clean, Dried, and a Rust Inhibitor applied.
The best rust inhibitor I know for longterm storage is RIG. If you find any, you better buy it cause it won't be around long as it is no longer made.

 

[blowinsmoke]

Thanks guys.. I dont know how i didnt think of that but you probably saved me from ruining my FL. Thanks!