Lets say I have a cheap hi-point 9mm pistol and a 5 gallon bucket. What is the best way for me pack it. Besides ammo and magazines what else should I include in the bucket?
The best way to stash that 1911 is to drop it off at my house. I'll pamper it for ya.. ... and you won't have to get all wore out digging it up from someplace. After all, what are friends for ?
Who said anything about a 1911?
I would never bury my 1911 but I have thought about stash'n a few guns with friends here and there.
That's what I get for making an assumption... but I already made room in the safe.
Who you kidd'n you don't have any room in your safe. I noticed it was a bit crowded in there so I made room for the 41 in mine.
is that purple or blue? or a mix of both?A copy of your ltch
Be aware, if you just bury it 2-3 feet deep hydrostatic pressure and the pressures created by the freeze-thaw cycle will eventually push it out of the ground. Ever wonder why a grave was at least 6 feet deep?
At the very least it needs to be below the frost line which is at least 3 feet, 4-5 feet would be better.
Desiccant for one. I've heard of guys oiling up the handgun really well, and bagging it. Pack some rags to wipe it down when you dig it up.
Odd thought: My wife has one of those vacuum storage things for food. You know, you bag the food, then the machine draws a vacuum and heat seals the bag. You could pack the handgun in one with some desiccant, and then the ammo (and more desiccant) in another. Seal in a waterproof container (your bucket) and bury where it is not likely to get water logged.
as long as you get it below the frost line (so the plastic doesn't expand and contract) and it does not rust it should be as good as the day you buried itWhat would desiccant do any oil on the gun? With guns like a glocks how are the plastic parts effected? Is there a way to preserve the plastic. Or is that
even necessary?