Starting a "What did you Get today" thread. Let's give it a try (dont forget pics)
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I'm boring. I got a new chair for my gun room and a toaster.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Thought I'd give this a try for the gun safe. Apparently when it "fills up", you run it in an open space for a few hours and it "de-moisturizes". We'll see.
You can also pick up a golden rod. They work well and it’s pretty much set it and forget it.
PutnamCharlie
6.5 Creedmoor
I have one of those and mine plugs in to an outlet to dry it out. It works okay but you have to remember to plug it in every few weeks. I may get a golden rod like will mentioned.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I have the golden rod, but my safe is in a high humidity area. Was just kinda doubling up. Are you saying it works unplugged, but you plug it in when the indicator reads "wet"?
PutnamCharlie
6.5 Creedmoor
Yea you don't leave it plugged in. It gets really hot when it's drying out.
Vapor
.308 Win
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Thanks. Guess I misunderstood the directions. Rural education.
Just ordered a .451, 230 grain FMJ delivery system.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
I have one of those in my gun room. 4'x5½' "room". Works ok for what it is. During the summer I would have to plug it in once a week to dry it out.
I eventually got a 70 pint/day dehumidifier and ran the drain hose into a condensate pump. Keeps my entire basement at 55% rh
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
Nothing wrong with that as long as it's a comfy chair
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
My gun room is about 1500 sf so I'm kinda stuck with what it is.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
I semi finished half of my 25x25 basement. Built a closet in one corner. 5½' wide and 4' deep. 7' ceiling. Two walls are 12" poured concrete. The other two I framed in and used double 5/8 fire rated sheetrock and also on the ceiling. Put in a 90 minute steel security door and a flat panel LED light. Peg board 3' down from the ceiling and 2 shelves on 3 walls. I can get probably 40 or so long guns and all the ammo, powder, primers and parts in there.
Problem is that the basement gets stupid humid in the summer, 85 - 90% r h. Hence the dehumidifier and pump.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Yup. Basements are where the humidity settles.
Lakeshore is rural?
Bustedknees
.308 Win
Just got my mount back, sorta regret not doing a full shoulder mount.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I didn't grow up in this community of scholars.Lakeshore is rural?
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
New suitcase....
I never understood that - Why do people place their rifle in a case that way ? If you set it down hard with the case closed, all the force gets applied to the scope. Doesn't it make more sense to put the gun into the case so that the scope is on top when you are carrying it ? This is not a criticism, just a honest question.
PutnamCharlie
6.5 Creedmoor
I know when I close my case the top foam pretty much pin's the whole thing in so tight it doesn't move. Also most good scopes are drop tested with no protection so I feel it's pretty safe.
Like @PutnamCharlie said, as long as you have a good quality mount and it is installed correctly, it’s not going anywhere. Badger Ordnance, ADM, Geissle, Bobro, Scalarworks, Unity Tactical, Reptilia Corp, Larue…are some that make solid mounts.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Soft case, yes. If the scope suffers any kind of serious impact I'm dropping that case off a roof. That foam snuggles it tight.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
I’d also imagine the foam is snug and supports the gun so a rather small amount of force gets applied to the scope. Maybe I’m wrong, but that’s what I would think.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Not a Pelican. Off brand. Seagull.
Another nice cheap trick to do to your foam is go pick yourself up like 2 cans of spray flex seal. Spray all the surfaces of the foam with a few coats. It helps keep all the foam together much nicer and retains its shape for much longer, especially the kind that is precut pluck foam like you have. The precut foam has a tendency to rip apart and wear much faster.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Yeah, kinda saw that coming. I already have a can of clear. May make a couple changes before I seal it.
Vapor
.308 Win
A cool pump bb gun from my brother, and oh yeah, got married.
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Congratulations....on the bb gun!
Smart choice of dates. The anniversary date will be hard to forget.