Storing a double rifle cocked..

[Pondoro]

Is that ok or will the spring weaken to much over time..?

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Is that ok or will the spring weaken to much over time..?

I think it wise to get a pair of snap caps and have them in the chamber when storing. And of course pull the triggers when you do so. They're cheap and you won't have to worry.

 

[baxterb]

Or get a horn striker block. very common for letting down mainsprings.

 

[IvW]

I think it wise to get a pair of snap caps and have them in the chamber when storing. And of course pull the triggers when you do so. They're cheap and you won't have to worry.

Not good to store with snap caps in the chambers....

 

[BRICKBURN]

Not good to store with snap caps in the chambers....

In a humid environment I can see an issue. Mighty dry where Phil resides.

 

[sureshot375]

Don’t have to worry about this problem with a Kreighoff.

Depending on the design and the cocking mechanism sometimes you can de cock by pressing the receiver against a soft surface and pulling the trigger when disassembled.

On modern center fire firearms I don’t think dry firing is a problem. I pretty much dry fire all my rifles before storing.

 

[Racer00]

Can you pull both triggers while action is open and then close it while holding triggers back? First time double owner here. Merkel 140 in 470 NE. Headed to JJ on Wednesday to be fitted for a red dot. Damn old eyes.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Not good to store with snap caps in the chambers....

Because?

Only other way I'd know to release the springs is then to dry fire the rifle. Always thought it was best to avoid doing this, albeit not that big of a deal if you're not doing it all of the time.

EDIT: Now that I read @BRICKBURN's post, your concern is galvanic corrosion perhaps?

 

[Dewald]

Often the problem with snap caps is that they have sweat on from your hands and can cause corrosion/ rust in the chamber if stored in very humid candions or for long periods of time. I simply make sure I pull a boresnake through the rifle or shotgun and wipe the snap caps with Eezox or Ballistol before putting them in the chambers.

 

[93marlin]

With a hammer gun, you don't have to worry about having it cocked. Just let the hammers down

 

[zephyr]

I've asked this question to many a gunsmith ....
Here is my favorite ..
You can relieve the Springs if it makes you feel better ...But.. Springs only fatigue when they are being worked so every time you relieve a Spring you are working the spring..

 

[Pondoro]

I've asked this question to many a gunsmith ....
Here is my favorite ..
You can relieve the Springs if it makes you feel better ...But.. Springs only fatigue when they are being worked so every time you relieve a Spring you are working the spring..

Now that was enlightening..thanks..

 

[spike.t]

Or get a horn striker block. very common for letting down mainsprings.

Yup