Bolt Holster

[Graham M 36]

Was looking at buying a couple or six holsters for my bolt-actions, as I store them in a safe all together and thought it may keep them from knocking against each other. Then I took out one of my knives that had been stored for a while in a leather sheath and noticed how the leather sent the brass green where it came into contact over longer periods.

 

So if leather can send brass green it must be able to send steel rusty........................yes

 

So I have been looking at one of these and wondered if anyone else had any thoughts on them.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tourbon-Hunting-Shooting-Tactical-Carrier/dp/B011A0DN84/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1461450996&sr=1-1&keywords=Tourbon+Hunting+Shooting+Tactical+Rifle+Bolt+Carrier+Pouch+Holder+Wallet+for+4+Gun+Bolt+-+Black

 

 

 

 

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[danfick 0]

Surely anything that can oxidise will change unless protected regardless of covering, unless a catalyst or reactant is present? Maybe a little oil would prevent that in leather pouches?

[Graham M 36]

Always oil before putting away and then wipe off before using (especially fullbore) but I'm sure it's something to do with the leather being hygroscopic and absorbing moisture from the air. Or maybe it's something used in the tanning.

I have ordered one of those holster thingys anyway and will see how good it works.

 

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[Graham M 36]

Well the holster arrived yesterday, and although a little bigger than expected works very well. It holds 4 bolts with ease and closes to protect them in storage without them banging together.

And as it's made from nylon or something similar it doesn't appear to have any detrimental effects on the bolt steel.

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