i am going to be getting a rifle, and i have never owned a gun before. i have inherited a shotgun theat is over 60 years old, and still functions like the day my grandfather bought it. how do i take care of a rifle so it will last a long time?
2007-07-29 11:14:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Well for one thing a shotgun is not a rifle. If you have never owned a gun you should get with someone that knows how to handle a weapon and show you the safe operation of a shotgun.
2007-07-29 11:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ballistics for Dummies is a good starter book. I enjoyed it. Shoot it frequently, clean it after every time you use it. Store it in a case. Never use ammo that is more than 4 years old. Keep the trigger locked. Rifles are great.
2007-07-29 18:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Keep the gun in a dry place, well oiled and cased.
2007-07-29 19:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never ever leave or store your gun in a gun case*... Use the gun case to transport the gun, but never leave it stored in a gun case because it will rust*....
2007-07-30 12:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a boresnake to clean the barrel. get a silicon rag to wipe down the gun. choose a good oil
2007-07-30 06:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple, keep it clean and oiled. don't abuse it- shoot it only on special outings and it may outlive you. ALWAYS SHOOT SAFELY. IF YOU'VE NEVER OWNED A GUN, GET SOME SAFETY INFO.
2007-07-29 19:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by maintenance super 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋