Starting a "What did you Get today" thread. Let's give it a try (dont forget pics)

[kemo357]

I made the VP9 plunge today. Interesting piece.

 

[GOPerfect]

I'm boring. I got a new chair for my gun room and a toaster.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

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.

 

[Will556]

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.

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You can also pick up a golden rod. They work well and it’s pretty much set it and forget it.

 

[PutnamCharlie]

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.

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.

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[Carlos Hathcock]

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.

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]

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"?

Yea you don't leave it plugged in. It gets really hot when it's drying out.

 

[Vapor]

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Yea you don't leave it plugged in. It gets really hot when it's drying out.

Thanks. Guess I misunderstood the directions. Rural education.

 

[dsdmmat]

Just ordered a .451, 230 grain FMJ delivery system.

 

[1075tech]

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.

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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]

I'm boring. I got a new chair for my gun room and a toaster.

Nothing wrong with that as long as it's a comfy chair

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

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

My gun room is about 1500 sf so I'm kinda stuck with what it is.

 

[1075tech]

My gun room is about 1500 sf so I'm kinda stuck with what it is.

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]

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.

Yup. Basements are where the humidity settles.

 

[FRB]

Thanks. Guess I misunderstood the directions. Rural education.

Lakeshore is rural?

 

[Bustedknees]

Just got my mount back, sorta regret not doing a full shoulder mount.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Lakeshore is rural?

I didn't grow up in this community of scholars.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

New suitcase....

 

[Tisto]

New suitcase....

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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]

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.

 

[Will556]

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.

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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]

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.

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]

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.

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.

 

[GOPerfect]

New suitcase....

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Love it!!

Pelican? Off Brand?

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Love it!!

Pelican? Off Brand?

Not a Pelican. Off brand. Seagull.

 

[Will556]

New suitcase....

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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]

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.

Yeah, kinda saw that coming. I already have a can of clear. May make a couple changes before I seal it.

 

[Vapor]

A cool pump bb gun from my brother, and oh yeah, got married.

 

[kev74]

A cool pump bb gun from my brother, and oh yeah, got married. View attachment 139693 View attachment 139692

Congratulations....on the bb gun!

Smart choice of dates. The anniversary date will be hard to forget.