Nanook-----welcome to the forum--plus 3 or 4 for leaving your grandpa's 22 outdoorsman alone--as is--plus dont store it in the holster--if possible pick up a pistol gun sock at Cabelas or at leastgive a good cleaning and keep it dry-wrapped in old clean t-shirt after wiping it down with a lightly oiled rag--(i use Rem oil)others use Rennaisance Wax--where in Kansas?? i graduated from Bucklin(SE 25mi from Dodge City----------

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