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GUN OIL

REBJrREBJr Member Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
I was at the range last week and I was talking with a guy about what oil he uses after cleaning his gun. He told me he uses brake cleaner (to clean the parts) and dips all his parts in transmission fluid when putting his gun back together. Says it burns off the un-used oil in a shot or two...my question is.... is this a good way of doing it?
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  • REBJrREBJr Member Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I HAVE A DESERT EAGLE .44 AMONG OTHERS AND I WAS WONDERING IF IT IS OK TO USE SOMETHING LIKE STP SILICONE SPRAY INSTEAD OF REGULAR GUN OIL ON THE SPRINGS AND SUCH...
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  • REBJrREBJr Member Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a rifle I don't shoot much, but I take it down and clean it every month. Been using REM OIL on it and in it. Just finished cleaning it again and noticed a slight amount of rust on the cleaning patches, through the bore and everywhere else. No pitting and it wasn't visable, but sure showed up on white patches. Anyone else had any problems with this stuff? Used Hoppes #9 this time, and I use it on all my other guns and haven't had any problems. All guns are stored together. Can anyone out there help me? -Ralph
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  • REBJrREBJr Member Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A few months back there was a discussion about good gun oils. One of you gents recommended one of the air rifle manufacturer's products.
    Which one and which of his oils was the recommendation?
    I appreciate the help.
    OleDuk[:)][:)]

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  • REBJrREBJr Member Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My error, used Hoppes gun oil this time, always use #9 cleaner-Ralph
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Stopped using Hoppes Gun Oil years ago and went to Break Free CLP and have no problems. I use about 10 cases of this stuff a year and find no faults with it. Still use Hoppes #9 for getting the fouling out of bores it there is a lot of powder residue and then lubricate with the Break Free.
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  • roundballroundball Member Posts: 75 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just as an alternative piece of info, 15-20 years ago I switched to all military weapons products, both the bore cleaner and the weapons oil...it's usually very inexpensive at gun shows and surplus stores and is simply outstanding...shooting sports are my hobby and I shoot (and clean) a lot all year long...rifles, shotguns, & handguns
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  • fxdwg98fxdwg98 Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with roundball...the mil stuff is very good and very cheap.
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    Reb, you sure what you saw on the patches was rust and not just old discolored oil?Unless you forgot to oil it, Rem oil (or any other quality gun oil shouldn't allow rust to form in a month under normal storage conditions.BTW, I agree with the rest about using MIL surplus products - good stuff.
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  • redjoe99redjoe99 Member Posts: 18 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    RebjrI have used an oil called RIG for the past 20 year on all my guns. I also use it for a lube in my black powder. It is a very thick grease. But when applied to a rag it will spread over everything it touches. The letters RIG stand for rust inhibiting grease. It will come in a small can about one inch in dia and 2 inches tall. I buy the large can 2 inch dis and 3 inch tall. It's hard to find but look around it's out there. Wal-Mart will not have it.
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  • REBJrREBJr Member Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Shotist,Good point, but as I threw the patches away and the trash ran last night, I have no way of knowing. I just about freaked out when I saw it to begin with and commenced a good hard rubdown. As everyone here seems to agree, I shall be visiting my local milsurplus store for the chemicals y'all are talking about. will keep an eye on the gun and look at the next patches more carefully.Thanks everyone for your help-Ralph
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