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Unread 12-22-2014, 04:39 PM   #1
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I am going duck hunting in Currituck Sound this season and wanted some advice on protecting my Parker from the elements. This is one that has seen much hard use, but I just want to keep it in stable condition. Any advice appreciated.
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Unread 12-22-2014, 04:44 PM   #2
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Spray on Ballistol and wipe it in good.
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I have a DHE I use. I had the inside packed with grease to keep out the elements. I am told this is an old time solution. I then use BLU corrosion preventative on all exposed metal. It has worked well so far.
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David, a good gunsmith could probably drill and tap a hole in the frame to accept a grease fitting... kinda like having "Bearing Buddies" on your boat trailer
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Wax, but I also look real carefully at the guides boat some are not safe for anything much less a Parker. Use a good waterproof case no matter how good his outfit is. Once in the blind not real hard to keep the gun dry. Currituck is mostly fresh depending on the wind direction, not Ocean salty anyhow.

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I have a waterproof case for the ride out to the blind site.
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good luck on the hunt mills...charlie
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good case until you get to hunting spot, than a good cleaning after you get home, I hunt salt water all the time and that's what I have been doing. And pics of your hunt too
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One word: WAX. Pure carnuba wax such as IBIZ is best but any non-abrasive car wax will do. And put lots on. No such thing as too much. I wax all my duck guns, salt water exposure or not. Lacquer thinner will take it off when/if the time comes.
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After a hard day of gunning in the salt marshes it's always a good idea to spray it off with fresh water. Or is that for the motor ???
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