Outfitting a safe.

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Re: Outfitting a safe.

Post by Sockeye » 25 Aug 2017, 10:33 pm

I figured I wouldn't want to overcrowd the safe and opted for a 6 long guns setup. Lots of space inside, easy to maneuver.
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Re: Outfitting a safe.

Post by Gamerancher » 26 Aug 2017, 9:34 am

Got hold of a similar safe a while back. Went for a quick, temporary fix that I never seem to get around to finishing. Double stacking works and gives plenty of room. Just put least used rifles at the back. This system allows for 16 rifles in mine,mostly lever guns that get frequent use. Gave me more room in the commercial gun-safes for my scoped rifles.
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Re: Outfitting a safe.

Post by Sockeye » 26 Aug 2017, 3:20 pm

Brilliant. I'd do the same for the second row.
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Post by Gamerancher » 27 Aug 2017, 10:27 am

Quick, simple and it works.
I like your idea of the stick-on carpet tiles, I'll have a look at that myself.
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Re: Outfitting a safe.

Post by Sockeye » 28 Aug 2017, 8:15 am

Very practical indeed. It does occupy quite a bit pf internal space so even a single addition to the rifle collection would require a rebult or rather rethink f everything.
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Post by Sockeye » 29 Aug 2017, 4:46 pm

Got the self sticking carpet in the mail and 4 hours later the job is done.

Well, I am quite happy with the outcomes. The quality of these carpet tiles is outstanding and the glue is mighty tough. Although with some persuasion the tiles could be removed. The self adhesiveness makes the work so easy and enjoyable with the final results presenting like a commercial product. Well and truly impressed. For $60 I got enough material to cover every single surface of my safe and I got just over half in left overs.

If anyone interested in leftovers let me know.

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Re: Outfitting a safe.

Post by Gwion » 29 Aug 2017, 4:59 pm

Lookin' the goods, mate. :thumbsup:
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Post by Gamerancher » 29 Aug 2017, 5:14 pm

It's a pity you are in Queensland, I'd get that left-over carpet off you and you could install it for me. :lol:
Excellent job mate, well done. :clap:
Where did you get it from?
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Post by Sockeye » 29 Aug 2017, 5:24 pm

These are indeed documents safes from 60s and 70s. They don't have cash rating and with some angle grinder and crowbar sure could be popped open, but compared to the modern regular commercial gun safes still offer superior protection. They are about 450-500 kg heavy and locking with three or four proper one inch steel bolts. These meet and exceed all government expectations for safekeeping of firearms. Again, no match for the 1-1.5 ton bank safes like Gamerancher's above, but much easier to handle and move around if necessary.
Majority of the commercial gunsafes don't offer real protection and safety. They could be opened in the matter of minutes.
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Post by Sockeye » 29 Aug 2017, 5:26 pm

Gamerancher wrote:It's a pity you are in Queensland, I'd get that left-over carpet off you and you could install it for me. :lol:
Excellent job mate, well done. :clap:
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Your safe would look hot with the liner and everything. :-)

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Post by Gamerancher » 29 Aug 2017, 5:28 pm

Thanks for that, done, on their way.
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Re: Outfitting a safe.

Post by RoginaJack » 02 Jul 2018, 11:43 am

Is it only me or does anyone else store their rifles with the barrel down?

Stops the oil from running back into the chamber, mag. well and stock etc?
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Re: Outfitting a safe.

Post by Daddybang » 02 Jul 2018, 1:39 pm

RoginaJack wrote:Is it only me or does anyone else store their rifles with the barrel down?

Stops the oil from running back into the chamber, mag. well and stock etc?


Yep+1 :thumbsup: :drinks:

sungazer wrote:I know of one other guy that does and it is a good idea. However I have tried it and found that with the rifles being top heavy they need to be secured or they can fall out when you open the safe. This in fact happened to the guy i know and he broke the turret on his scope.


I used a couple of hooks and eyes with a bit of elastic and araldite to fix this :thumbsup: :drinks:
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Re: Outfitting a safe.

Post by Stix » 02 Jul 2018, 1:58 pm

I store them barrel down when freshly cleaned for the same reason.
But it is an annoying balancing act sometimes.
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Post by RoginaJack » 04 Jul 2018, 3:59 pm

i just put a piece of wood across the bottom of the safe, measured and drilled a few holes for the barrels to fit in and plugged the bottom with a felt plug Soaks up any oil and stops slipping...
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