Barrel blank storage

[TTE]

Barrel blank long term storage. Assuming you oil them inside and out and store in climate controlled area. Anything else ?

 

[Walt Krafft]

I built a cart to keep in stock and in work barrels.

 

[Rob01]

Barrel blank long term storage. Assuming you oil them inside and out and store in climate controlled area. Anything else ?

Nope. Had a bunch under my couch in their tubes for years. No issues at all.

 

[DaveTooley]

I built a cart to keep in stock and in work barrels.View attachment 1448812

I got tired just looking at those.

 

[TTE]

I built a cart to keep in stock and in work barrels.View attachment 1448812

That looks really cool. However, as of now, I only have 1 blank

 

[TTE]

Barrel blank long term storage. Assuming you oil them inside and out and store in climate controlled area. Anything else ?

I guess I should run some solvent through the bore (to make sure it's clean) before oiling it as well.

 

[gpoldblue]

Barrel blank long term storage. Assuming you oil them inside and out and store in climate controlled area. Anything else ?

I think barrels should periodically cleaned and use a preservitive,not just oil. The military uses cosmoline
when they store for long periods of time.

 

[paperpuncher]

Walt that is lots a sticks. Just doing a little math in my head Holy S**t

 

[Uthink Uknow]

Holy crap. That cart is holding 600-800 pounds on wheels.

 

[Walt Krafft]

Holy crap. That cart is holding 600-800 pounds on wheels.

I got a bunch of carts to go under the woodworking machines 20 years ago. The wheels were plastic and fell apart after 10 years. I made a bunch of steel wheels to replace the plastic ones. They will probably wear out the floor before they will wear out. It is a chore to move it when it is full of barrels but a lot easier than a pile of barrels would be.

 

[RussellJ]

Barrel blank long term storage. Assuming you oil them inside and out and store in climate controlled area. Anything else ?

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[NorCalMikie]

On end OR on a flat surface. Seen engine crank shafts with run out "that it didn't have before" from being left on an uneven surface.
Prefer On End.

 

[alf]

I spray Rem Oil in both ends, then lay the blank on a length of Saran Wrap, hose it down with RO, and wrap it up tight.

 

[Snozzberries]

Rifle barrels are a super cooled liquid, and will droop and flow over time. Make sure you store them muzzle end down, so you can cut that end off. Don't store them on their side, or they'll bend ever so slightly.

I stayed at a holiday inn express last night. I have no idea what I'm talking about.

 

[mikecockcroft]

A little plywood and pvc pipe

 

[Rob01]

Barrels bend. Lol I have barrels left in their tubes for years under my couch and when used they shoot great. No bullets making right turns from bends. Lol

 

[Steel Mover]

Do not have barrel blanks and after the last one do not intend to buy another one, either or ever again. Way to much wasted time for a non CNC lathe.

 

[NorCalMikie]

in their tubes, under my couch and NOT stacked on a bunch of uneven crap!!

 

[Rob01]

in their tubes, under my couch and NOT stacked on a bunch of uneven crap!!

Out of their tubes also.