What a good gun lube
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I like the Hoppes in the orange bottle as a basic lube that you can trust.
Also, for actions, a Remington dry lube in an aerosol might work well.
But I just stick to the Hoppes.
Cheap, easy to get, prevents rust for a long time, doesn't smell at all.
Also, for actions, a Remington dry lube in an aerosol might work well.
But I just stick to the Hoppes.
Cheap, easy to get, prevents rust for a long time, doesn't smell at all.
Do a search, there are tons of topics about this.
My Picks are, in this order, Corrosion X, Breakfree CLP, Ballistol and 3 in 1 oil. They all have the pros and cons, it just depends on what you are looking for in a gun oil. All of the oils I listed also work well for basic auto and home use too.
My Picks are, in this order, Corrosion X, Breakfree CLP, Ballistol and 3 in 1 oil. They all have the pros and cons, it just depends on what you are looking for in a gun oil. All of the oils I listed also work well for basic auto and home use too.
I use SAE 30 ND.
Can't speak about B'Laster for a gun lube, but it IS a good penetrating oil. For pinpoint lubrication, I use ATF in one of those needle-style precision oilers. For slides I use Frog Lube or any red or blue automotive grease SPARINGLY, as in applied with a toothpick. I have also used ceramic brake grease for one particular application in a Ruger revolver.
To keep a gun running, Breakfree CLP works well.
For storing I use Ballistol. Never had any gun rust since I started using it in the non aerosol flavor.
If I have a sticky gun that is gummed up....Kroil is awesome.
For storing I use Ballistol. Never had any gun rust since I started using it in the non aerosol flavor.
If I have a sticky gun that is gummed up....Kroil is awesome.
I like Breakfree CLP and Breakfree LP, which is a little thicker for certain applications. I also use Tetra gun grease on my bolts and guns that prefer grease over oil.
Originally Posted By: ram_man
What about a wd40?
Absolutely, positively, NO.
It is a solvent oil that gums up actions. It should not go anywhere near a firearm. Basic motor oil in your garage is much more suitable as gun oil than WD40.
What about a wd40?
Absolutely, positively, NO.
It is a solvent oil that gums up actions. It should not go anywhere near a firearm. Basic motor oil in your garage is much more suitable as gun oil than WD40.
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Originally Posted By: ram_man
Curious what you guys use for gun lube. I have on blaster around the house it says for guns but I'm skeptical. What say you?
I've always used Hoppes oil. Very inexpensive.
I have heard good things about Rem Oil, but I've never used it myself. Interesting as it comes in bottles as well as aerosol cans which would probably be good for getting the oil into hard to reach places.
I would just stick to oil designed for firearms. You want to make sure you don't use something that might trap dirt and gunk.
Curious what you guys use for gun lube. I have on blaster around the house it says for guns but I'm skeptical. What say you?
I've always used Hoppes oil. Very inexpensive.
I have heard good things about Rem Oil, but I've never used it myself. Interesting as it comes in bottles as well as aerosol cans which would probably be good for getting the oil into hard to reach places.
I would just stick to oil designed for firearms. You want to make sure you don't use something that might trap dirt and gunk.
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Originally Posted By: ram_man
What about a wd40?
Agreed, never use it in any action. It sets up into a gummy varnish when it dries. I have only ever used it on a patch to clean out the powder of a shotgun barrel. But since I found Kroil, I don't even use it for that anymore. Nowadays the only use WD40 gets in my house is to clean the chain on my Triumph.
What about a wd40?
Agreed, never use it in any action. It sets up into a gummy varnish when it dries. I have only ever used it on a patch to clean out the powder of a shotgun barrel. But since I found Kroil, I don't even use it for that anymore. Nowadays the only use WD40 gets in my house is to clean the chain on my Triumph.
Wd 40 dries, and is a poor lubicant. It would be okay for wiping down the outside of guns, i.e removing moisture and sweat from handling. I use breakfree, remoil, and some oil i got from the gunshow( amsoil?). I also clean the chain on my Suzuki with it!
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Originally Posted By: ram_man
What about a wd40?
YES IF you are using it to remove water from a firearm but NO as a lubricant or rust preventative.
What about a wd40?
YES IF you are using it to remove water from a firearm but NO as a lubricant or rust preventative.
Originally Posted By: ram_man
Curious what you guys use for gun lube. I have on blaster around the house it says for guns but I'm skeptical. What say you?
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/gun-oil.198160/
Curious what you guys use for gun lube. I have on blaster around the house it says for guns but I'm skeptical. What say you?
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/gun-oil.198160/
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Originally Posted By: outdoorsman310
NO as a rust preventative.
Why is that?
it evaporates and does not provide a film of oil to protect against oxidation of metal. its more of a solvent but is really made for removing water from metal
Originally Posted By: outdoorsman310
NO as a rust preventative.
Why is that?
it evaporates and does not provide a film of oil to protect against oxidation of metal. its more of a solvent but is really made for removing water from metal
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