I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:26:03 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

No. Never heard of such a thing.

I've associated with gun owners for the last 40
years or so, never heard of this. I have, however,
heard of using a condom or plastic bag over the
barrel if being outdoors in the rain.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
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I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:26:03 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

No, but when I was young I put corks in the gun barrels. There was a
handy string on them so they didn't get lost, too.

On Jan 8, 5:53*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:26:03 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03

wrote:
I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

No, but when I was young I put corks in the gun barrels. *There was a
handy string on them so they didn't get lost, too.

Were the corks there specifically for dust protection?

On 1/8/2013 6:09 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jan 8, 5:53 pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:26:03 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03

wrote:
I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

No, but when I was young I put corks in the gun barrels. There was a
handy string on them so they didn't get lost, too.

Were the corks there specifically for dust protection?

Sounds like a a pop gun?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_gun

On Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:37:30 -0500, Frank
wrote:

On 1/8/2013 6:09 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jan 8, 5:53 pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:26:03 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03

wrote:
I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

No, but when I was young I put corks in the gun barrels. There was a
handy string on them so they didn't get lost, too.

Were the corks there specifically for dust protection?

Sounds like a a pop gun?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_gun

Aw, shucks. You had to go spoil the fun.

On Jan 8, 6:55*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:26:03 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03

wrote:
I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

I have not heard the nickel trick but I do know people who store guns,
barrel down. That is supposed to be so bore cleaner or oil that may
still be in the barrel, does not flow back into the action..
I

I asked her about that technique and she said that it was not good to
rest a gun on it's barrel. I didn't bother getting the whole "There
must be ways to hang them so that they are not resting on the barrel"
discussion.

Now, I'm not doubting the "oil flow back" issue because I know less
than squat about guns, but I do know this:

If you search Google Images for "gun racks" you'd be hard pressed to
find a single image of any rifles stored barrel down. If "oil flow
back" was a major issue, I'd think you'd see lots of racks built to
store them barrel down. I'm just sayin', not doubtin'

On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:19:51 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Jan 8, 6:55*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:26:03 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03

wrote:
I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

I have not heard the nickel trick but I do know people who store guns,
barrel down. That is supposed to be so bore cleaner or oil that may
still be in the barrel, does not flow back into the action..
I

I asked her about that technique and she said that it was not good to
rest a gun on it's barrel. I didn't bother getting the whole "There
must be ways to hang them so that they are not resting on the barrel"
discussion.

Now, I'm not doubting the "oil flow back" issue because I know less
than squat about guns, but I do know this:

If you search Google Images for "gun racks" you'd be hard pressed to
find a single image of any rifles stored barrel down. If "oil flow
back" was a major issue, I'd think you'd see lots of racks built to
store them barrel down. I'm just sayin', not doubtin'

This is a Gun / DIY gun rack in your truck

http://www.10to1.com/Images/User_Images/List_Item_Images/10to1-4512751.jpg

....or behind the seat

http://cdn.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/classic_accessories_seat_back_gun_rack.jpg

Oren wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:19:51 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Jan 8, 6:55 pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:26:03 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03

wrote:
I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

I have not heard the nickel trick but I do know people who store guns,
barrel down. That is supposed to be so bore cleaner or oil that may
still be in the barrel, does not flow back into the action..
I

I asked her about that technique and she said that it was not good to
rest a gun on it's barrel. I didn't bother getting the whole "There
must be ways to hang them so that they are not resting on the barrel"
discussion.

Now, I'm not doubting the "oil flow back" issue because I know less
than squat about guns, but I do know this:

If you search Google Images for "gun racks" you'd be hard pressed to
find a single image of any rifles stored barrel down. If "oil flow
back" was a major issue, I'd think you'd see lots of racks built to
store them barrel down. I'm just sayin', not doubtin'

This is a Gun / DIY gun rack in your truck

http://www.10to1.com/Images/User_Images/List_Item_Images/10to1-4512751.jpg

...or behind the seat

http://cdn.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/classic_accessories_seat_back_gun_rack.jpg

A horizontal gun rack for a truck is different than a gun rack or safe for
the home/hunting camp. The only barrel down images I found for safes is
where they alternate butt down barrel down to gain more space.

I did find a forum where the question about barrel down was asked but the
reason given was oil getting on the stock and deforming them, thus throwing
off the aim. As far as I could tell, no one answered "I store my rifles
barrel down for that reason." The few that did mention barrel down were
once again referring to alternating to gain more space.

Can oil be that big of an issue if every rack and/or safe is primarily set
up for butt down?

On Wed, 9 Jan 2013 02:33:46 +0000 (UTC), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Can oil be that big of an issue if every rack and/or safe is primarily set
up for butt down?

I don't think so, myself. My guns are NOT dripping with oil.

"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
...
I was just talking to a co-worker, who happens to be a hunter, so she
knows a bit about guns. She said that when she was young she used to
mess with her brother by "moving his nickels".

When I looked at her quizzically, she said that he used to put
knickels on the top of his gun barrels to prevent the dust from going
down the barrels. When I asked her if that was a normal thing that gun
owners do, she said he was the only one she knew of that did it.

Has anybody heard of that practice before?

In my gun cabinet, they would fall off, or with any nudge at all. What good
would that be unless you were leaving your gun outside, anyway?

I've never heard of it before, and unless you have dripping water, useless.
Dust is kept out of guns by keeping them in good cabinets. A good gun gets
a cabinet or case to rest in. The military has protectors, some used in
storage conditions, some in combat conditions. An old military AND hunting
tip is to keep a condom on the end of the barrel with a rubber band. Able
to be fired through easily, and will keep rain out of the barrel.

Nickels? Not practical.

Steve

On Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:41:24 -0500, wrote:

On Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:55:04 -0800, Oren wrote:

On Wed, 9 Jan 2013 02:33:46 +0000 (UTC), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Can oil be that big of an issue if every rack and/or safe is primarily set
up for butt down?

I don't think so, myself. My guns are NOT dripping with oil.

There is a discussion on
http://www.theguncounter.com/forum/v...php?f=6&t=8597

This was one post that made sense

One thing to think about is oil contamination of the stock.
I've fixed way too many Marlin, Winchester's and Savage leverguns as
well as numerous bolt guns that were oil soaked behind the action and
were setting back cracking the stock.

I prefer to muzzle down my long term storage items, the short term
ones are normally synthetic stocked anyways so it doesn't matter with
them.

"Fine" stocked rifles get muzzle down regardless. Good wood is too
nice to wreck with oil.

I was an armory officer. Keeping inventory, and all things related.

I never had a oil problems being excessive. All my 870 Remingtons sat
butt down. Rotated for each shift. Inspected for the next rotation of
shifts. Not even a problems with the Colt pistols...

On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:51:41 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

I've associated with gun owners for the last 40
years or so, never heard of this. I have, however,
heard of using a condom or plastic bag over the
barrel if being outdoors in the rain.

Does the condom prevent the guns from becoming pregnant?

Now I know where the "son of a gun" comes from....

wrote:
On Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:55:04 -0800, Oren wrote:

On Wed, 9 Jan 2013 02:33:46 +0000 (UTC), DerbyDad03
wrote:

Can oil be that big of an issue if every rack and/or safe is primarily set
up for butt down?

I don't think so, myself. My guns are NOT dripping with oil.

There is a discussion on
http://www.theguncounter.com/forum/v...php?f=6&t=8597

This was one post that made sense

One thing to think about is oil contamination of the stock.
I've fixed way too many Marlin, Winchester's and Savage leverguns as
well as numerous bolt guns that were oil soaked behind the action and
were setting back cracking the stock.

I prefer to muzzle down my long term storage items, the short term
ones are normally synthetic stocked anyways so it doesn't matter with
them.

"Fine" stocked rifles get muzzle down regardless. Good wood is too
nice to wreck with oil.

Yeah, I found one or two posts with that theme, but they are so few and far
between that the sentiment is very far from the norm. Perhaps the root
cause is too much oil being used in those cases.

Anyway, thanks...I was just curious. I doubt it's a decision I'll ever have
to make.

Sigh. Do Mom and I have to explain it? This must
be the night for "the talk". The rifle wearing
the condom isn't at risk of getting pregnant, it's the
person receiving the "load" fired from the rifle.

Help prevent unwanted dead deer, wrap your rifle.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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wrote in message
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On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:51:41 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

I've associated with gun owners for the last 40
years or so, never heard of this. I have, however,
heard of using a condom or plastic bag over the
barrel if being outdoors in the rain.

Does the condom prevent the guns from becoming pregnant?

Now I know where the "son of a gun" comes from....

I put duct tape over the end of my caulking guns to keep the caulk from
drying up. It helps, biut only for a short time.
Nickles would not work. But a 3/8" lag bolt screwed into the tip works
ok too.

Should we use duct tape and 3/8 lag bolts on
gun barrels, too?

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

wrote in message
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I put duct tape over the end of my caulking guns to keep the caulk from
drying up. It helps, biut only for a short time.
Nickles would not work. But a 3/8" lag bolt screwed into the tip works
ok too.

On Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:51:17 -0600, wrote:

I put duct tape over the end of my caulking guns to keep the caulk from
drying up. It helps, biut only for a short time.
Nickles would not work. But a 3/8" lag bolt screwed into the tip works
ok too.

3/8"?! I use 16p nails or #8x2-1/2" (ish) screws, but 3/8"? The tube
will split!

On Jan 10, 7:30*am, wrote:
On Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:51:17 -0600, wrote:
I put duct tape over the end of my caulking guns to keep the caulk from
drying up. *It helps, biut only for a short time.
Nickles would not work. *But a 3/8" lag bolt screwed into the tip works
ok too.

3/8"?! *I use 16p nails or #8x2-1/2" (ish) screws, but 3/8"? *The tube
will split!

I was trying to picture the size of crack he was caulking

Harry K

On 1/10/2013 9:30 AM, wrote:
On Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:51:17 -0600, wrote:

I put duct tape over the end of my caulking guns to keep the caulk from
drying up. It helps, biut only for a short time.
Nickles would not work. But a 3/8" lag bolt screwed into the tip works
ok too.

3/8"?! I use 16p nails or #8x2-1/2" (ish) screws, but 3/8"? The tube
will split!


Somewhere I have some plastic gizmos that were sold at the supply houses
that a long plastic nail like piece and an end that was threaded
to screw into the calk tube tip and seal it. When you were ready to use
the calk again, you twisted it out and any hardened calk came out with
the tail piece. ^_^

TDD

On Jan 10, 6:47*pm, The Daring Dufas the-daring-du...@stinky-
finger.net wrote:
On 1/10/2013 9:30 AM, wrote:

On Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:51:17 -0600, wrote:

I put duct tape over the end of my caulking guns to keep the caulk from
drying up. *It helps, biut only for a short time.
Nickles would not work. *But a 3/8" lag bolt screwed into the tip works
ok too.

3/8"?! *I use 16p nails or #8x2-1/2" (ish) screws, but 3/8"? *The tube
will split!

Somewhere I have some plastic gizmos that were sold at the supply houses
that a long plastic nail like piece and an end that was threaded
to screw into the calk tube tip and seal it. When you were ready to use
the calk again, you twisted it out and any hardened calk came out with
the tail piece. ^_^

TDD

Or just use an "all purpose" aka sheetrock screw and what junk drawer
doesn't have a few of them rattlign around in it.

Harry K

On 01-10-2013 11:19, Harry K wrote:
On Jan 10, 7:30 am, wrote:
On Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:51:17 -0600, wrote:
I put duct tape over the end of my caulking guns to keep the caulk from
drying up. It helps, biut only for a short time.
Nickles would not work. But a 3/8" lag bolt screwed into the tip works
ok too.

3/8"?! I use 16p nails or #8x2-1/2" (ish) screws, but 3/8"? The tube
will split!

I was trying to picture the size of crack he was caulking

caulking, or smoking ?

--
Wes Groleau

In any formula, constants (especially those obtained
from handbooks) are to be treated as variables.

On Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:19:26 -0800 (PST), Harry K wrote:

On Jan 10, 7:30*am, wrote:
On Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:51:17 -0600, wrote:
I put duct tape over the end of my caulking guns to keep the caulk from
drying up. *It helps, biut only for a short time.
Nickles would not work. *But a 3/8" lag bolt screwed into the tip works
ok too.

3/8"?! *I use 16p nails or #8x2-1/2" (ish) screws, but 3/8"? *The tube
will split!

I was trying to picture the size of crack he was caulking

Harry K

Depends on the size of the woman. Bigger women have bigger cracks!