storage of hBN coated bullets/rounds?

[jet_lagged]

Looked at the various threads, but can't seem to find the answer I'm looking for.

hBN attracts moisture.

So to store coated bullets or loaded rounds, how carried away do you have to get with protecting them against humidity?

Just store in a zip-loc bag? Add desiccants to the bag or military ammo can? Or really not an issue? (Live in Washington, which is called the Evergreen state for a reason!)

After shooting, does the normal oiled patch or two down the barrel provided enough protection, or any special procedure for protecting the barrel if storing the rifle for a few months?

 

[WillAdams]

Re: storage of hBN coated bullets/rounds?

After shaking in a microfiber cloth (to remove excess) I just dump in zip lock and squeeze air out. I'm down in the humid South so I too know about these conditions. I usually just run a patch or 2 of my favorite oil down bore and just solvent mop the chamber then oil.

 

[427Cobra]

Re: storage of hBN coated bullets/rounds?

This is the first time I heard HbN attracting water, Moly and Danzic yes, HbN no, either way my experience with HbN suggests its nothing to worry about.

 

[Suasponte]

Re: storage of hBN coated bullets/rounds?

Any ammo I do not intend on shooting right away I put a Desiccant pak in the storage box with them.

Desiccant Paks on Ebay

Terry

 

[badbot]

Re: storage of hBN coated bullets/rounds?

HBN is not attractive to water

 

[jet_lagged]

Re: storage of hBN coated bullets/rounds?

Thanks for the replies.

I have no firsthand experience with hBN, but thought from reading previous posts that moisture might be a problem. There was mention of how the weight of the sack of it was off due to added moisture.

But now thinking more about it, even if it does attract moisture, the incredible thin layer on the coated round would not be able to really soak up any measurable or noticeable amount.