Unfortunately I don't have any scientific ASTM style tests or results to produce, but here are my observations (feel free to comment or add to the discussion).
*Cleaning*
Break Free CLP seems to work OK as a cleaner, but it's about $4/aerosol can and gets expensive. I've only cleaned my rifle about 3-4 times and 1 can was depleted. I found WD-40 to work better to clean out the primer salts near my fire control group (trigger, hammer, etc...) or rather blast out the primer salts as well as provide some lubrication for the rotating parts.
Break Free CLP does nothing for copper fouling, but because of the finish used on my rifle - I cannot use super strong copper removing agents, I'm told it shouldn't affect my style rifle a whole lot due to its design (RPK).
Militec-1 is not a cleaner, this is according to the Militec people.
*Lubricating*
I initially used CLP to lubricate the action and all moving parts as well as the barrel. The bolt slid in/out with some effort, I figured it was just so new but it wasn't so.
I squirted some Militec-1 on the rails, moving parts, etc... then wiped it off. Militec wants you to use a hairdryer or put the rifle under the sun so that the synthetic metal conditioners soak into the metal or something like that. I just wiped it off and left it as is. The action was so much smoother!!
In the rifle bore - CLP wiped off after the 2nd patch (first patch was to remove excess, 2nd patch was used to wipe it further) whereas with Militec-1, on the 4th and 5th patches you will find only trace amounts. This tells me Militec-1 is thicker and probably adheres to the metal a lot better.
*Preservative*
Militec claims the Secret Service uses their products for all their firearms and corrosion is not a problem. I've heard on more than 1 occaison that firearms rust using Militec-1 due to the lack of corrosion protection.
CLP, OTOH, is only second to Eezox in corrosion protection.
Unless you live in a salt-water environment or near the beach, I wouldn't think too much of this. Any ideas?
*Dust/Sand/Grit attraction*
I didn't notice too much grit being attracted to the fluids when cleaning the rifle, but remember my test using Militec-1 on my engine block parts that see a lot of dust? There's not a whole lot where I used Militec-1. I've used WD-40, NuFinish, and other protectants and there's always a fine layer of dirt/dust/grit on that same surface (even tho I wiped the excess). Not so with Militec-1.
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I have a 0.24 oz sample of FP-10, Break Free CLP, and Militec-1.
I'm going to the range soon and my rifle will have been treated with Militec-1. I've already gone to the range using CLP so I'll see how it stacks up. My next step is to try the FP-10 in the bore.
This is far from scientific but these are just my observations, please feel free to share your experience(s) as they're most likely more than mine.
*Cleaning*
Break Free CLP seems to work OK as a cleaner, but it's about $4/aerosol can and gets expensive. I've only cleaned my rifle about 3-4 times and 1 can was depleted. I found WD-40 to work better to clean out the primer salts near my fire control group (trigger, hammer, etc...) or rather blast out the primer salts as well as provide some lubrication for the rotating parts.
Break Free CLP does nothing for copper fouling, but because of the finish used on my rifle - I cannot use super strong copper removing agents, I'm told it shouldn't affect my style rifle a whole lot due to its design (RPK).
Militec-1 is not a cleaner, this is according to the Militec people.
*Lubricating*
I initially used CLP to lubricate the action and all moving parts as well as the barrel. The bolt slid in/out with some effort, I figured it was just so new but it wasn't so.
I squirted some Militec-1 on the rails, moving parts, etc... then wiped it off. Militec wants you to use a hairdryer or put the rifle under the sun so that the synthetic metal conditioners soak into the metal or something like that. I just wiped it off and left it as is. The action was so much smoother!!
In the rifle bore - CLP wiped off after the 2nd patch (first patch was to remove excess, 2nd patch was used to wipe it further) whereas with Militec-1, on the 4th and 5th patches you will find only trace amounts. This tells me Militec-1 is thicker and probably adheres to the metal a lot better.
*Preservative*
Militec claims the Secret Service uses their products for all their firearms and corrosion is not a problem. I've heard on more than 1 occaison that firearms rust using Militec-1 due to the lack of corrosion protection.
CLP, OTOH, is only second to Eezox in corrosion protection.
Unless you live in a salt-water environment or near the beach, I wouldn't think too much of this. Any ideas?
*Dust/Sand/Grit attraction*
I didn't notice too much grit being attracted to the fluids when cleaning the rifle, but remember my test using Militec-1 on my engine block parts that see a lot of dust? There's not a whole lot where I used Militec-1. I've used WD-40, NuFinish, and other protectants and there's always a fine layer of dirt/dust/grit on that same surface (even tho I wiped the excess). Not so with Militec-1.
*******************
I have a 0.24 oz sample of FP-10, Break Free CLP, and Militec-1.
I'm going to the range soon and my rifle will have been treated with Militec-1. I've already gone to the range using CLP so I'll see how it stacks up. My next step is to try the FP-10 in the bore.
This is far from scientific but these are just my observations, please feel free to share your experience(s) as they're most likely more than mine.
