07-08-2012, 11:36 AM
Bjorn,
I think you'll be alright letting the gun sit if you live in Texas in a place where the air is dryer. I've noticed here in N.C. that moisture likes to build up on carbon especially in the mornings and that can cause a problem. CLP will be your best deterant against moisture because it leaves behind a lubricant on everything you clean with it (there are other cleaners, just not as good). I'll normally fire two or three shots after cleaning and before hunting and try to put something on the end of the muzzle to keep out dust if the firearm will be sitting for any extended period.
There's not really any prep for a cold bore shot. Just make sure you know where that first shot will be and practice taking a follow up shot quickly after the first to see just how much your point of impact changes so that you will know how much to adjust for in case you need that follow up shot.
I think you'll be alright letting the gun sit if you live in Texas in a place where the air is dryer. I've noticed here in N.C. that moisture likes to build up on carbon especially in the mornings and that can cause a problem. CLP will be your best deterant against moisture because it leaves behind a lubricant on everything you clean with it (there are other cleaners, just not as good). I'll normally fire two or three shots after cleaning and before hunting and try to put something on the end of the muzzle to keep out dust if the firearm will be sitting for any extended period.
There's not really any prep for a cold bore shot. Just make sure you know where that first shot will be and practice taking a follow up shot quickly after the first to see just how much your point of impact changes so that you will know how much to adjust for in case you need that follow up shot.