Winter Is Here, Winter-Proof Your Guns!

By Jens “Rex Nanorum” Hammer

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- As the cold, wet winter weather sets in, many shooters are left “out in the cold” when it comes to range trips. For most shooters I know, the frequency of range trips drops just as the number of guns that leaves the safe does during these months. Consider the following tips to keep your collection up to snuff.

Pre-Prep:

Before you get your guns oiled and ready for hibernation, consider that this is the optimal time to swap out parts, try on a new optic, or make mechanical adjustments to guns that see the majority of their use from Spring to Fall. This mechanical maintenance should extend to accessories as well. This would include cleaning slings, ensuring proper adjustment of holsters and double-checking the torque on your scope rings. Visually inspecting points of wear on each firearms component should be included but is best done after cleaning the gun in the next step.

Preparation:

Now is the time to give your guns a deep clean, much more than the quick wipe-down most give their firearms after each range trip. Disassemble and scrub down as deep as …Read the Rest

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