Videos tagged with Humidity Control

This guide provides 17 essential habits for maintaining military surplus rifles to ensure longevity and reliability, even beyond 10,000 rounds. It covers proper cosmoline removal, immediate cleaning after corrosive ammo, judicious lubrication, environmental storage controls (humidity and temperature), wood stock conditioning, and proactive part replacement. Following these disciplined maintenance practices, similar to those used by military armorers, is crucial for preserving these historic firearms.

This video provides expert advice on avoiding common ammo stockpiling mistakes. The instructor, with demonstrated experience, outlines three critical errors: overspending on ammo, accumulating excessive quantities, and improper storage. Key takeaways include focusing on preferred calibers and types (practice vs. defensive), establishing a practical round count per primary firearm (around 1000 rounds), and prioritizing climate-controlled storage to ensure longevity.

This guide, presented by Mr. Madness, details effective methods for preventing rust on firearms and ammunition by controlling humidity in storage environments. It covers the use of various products like DampRid absorbers, MAXSafes heating rods, and ProBreeze renewable dehumidifiers, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and maintaining optimal humidity levels (ideally below 40% RH) for long-term firearm preservation. The advice comes from an experienced practitioner with over 5 years of product testing.

This video provides 13 essential secrets for ensuring firearms last for generations, focusing on meticulous maintenance and safe practices. Key takeaways include the critical importance of confirming a firearm is unloaded before any work, avoiding over-disassembly, immediate cleaning after shooting to remove corrosive residue, careful lubrication with appropriate products, and proper storage to control humidity and temperature. Following these techniques, as used by military armorers and gunsmiths, prevents premature wear and catastrophic failures.

This guide details 10 essential maintenance secrets to ensure firearms operate reliably and last longer. It covers proactive spring replacement, thorough cleaning of critical components like extractors and bores, managing environmental factors like humidity, and optimizing lubrication. By implementing these techniques, firearm owners can prevent malfunctions and extend the lifespan of their weapons.

This episode of Gun Talk Hunt features Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms discussing the importance of moisture proofing custom rifles for hunting in humid environments. He emphasizes using Cerakote on raw metal parts, properly oiling bores and wood stocks, and employing desiccant packets and humidity gauges in gun safes. The discussion highlights how proper preparation ensures the durability and reliability of custom firearms in challenging conditions.

This video provides three primary methods for storing ammunition. The first involves keeping ammo in its original box within a dry, humidity-free environment. For larger quantities like a case of 1,000 rounds, a 'box in a box' approach is suggested, again emphasizing dry storage. A third option is using specialized bags for easy transport to the range, minimizing trash. The video also introduces Bullet Vault as a service for offsite storage, allowing users to buy ammo when prices are low and have it shipped later.

This video provides expert advice on avoiding common mistakes when stockpiling ammunition. It emphasizes strategic spending, focusing on primary firearms, and proper long-term storage to prevent degradation. The instructor highlights that excessive quantities are often unnecessary and that environmental factors significantly impact ammo longevity.

This video from Gun Talk Media highlights two essential reloading accessories from MTM Case-Gard: the Primer Flipper Square (PFS) and the Powder Keg. The PFS offers dual functionality as both a primer flipper and a secure storage container with options for long-term storage or easy access. The Powder Keg is designed for safe and organized storage of gunpowder, emphasizing humidity control and water resistance, with lockable features for added security.

This video demonstrates the installation of Lockdown's Flexible Golden Rod, a gun safe dehumidifier designed for enhanced humidity control. The guide highlights the importance of placement at the bottom of the safe for optimal heat dissipation and shows how the flexible design allows for better utilization of space in various safe configurations. The installation process is presented as simple, involving mounting brackets and clipping the rod into place.

This guide explains that storing loaded magazines long-term does not degrade them, contrary to common myths. It details how to use specific accessories like PMAG dust covers to reduce feed lip stress and emphasizes the importance of storing magazines in a cool, dry environment. Proper maintenance, including cleaning and light oiling, is crucial to prevent rust and ensure reliability, especially after exposure to elements or heavy use.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial to prevent degradation from moisture and temperature fluctuations. The video emphasizes using sealed containers with rubber gaskets to ensure airtight and waterproof conditions. This protects primers from moisture, which can lead to misfires, and prevents powder from becoming wet, rendering it unusable. While climate-controlled storage is ideal, non-climate-controlled areas can be used if the ammunition is regularly inspected and maintained with oil.