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Gun Lube?
.41Dude
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What do you folks use to lube the inside of your firearms?
I have used gunslick with graphite for years, but would like to try something a bit more "new and improved"
Also, it can get darn hot here in southern Idaho, so I need something that will stick while hot.
Thanks to all
I have used gunslick with graphite for years, but would like to try something a bit more "new and improved"
Also, it can get darn hot here in southern Idaho, so I need something that will stick while hot.
Thanks to all
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Presently I am using an oil, lubricant on all moving parts of my handguns, rifles and shotguns called Snake Oil.I get it from Dillon Precision out of Phoenix Az.I live in Prescott Az and it gets hot here in the summer also.I have found that even with a couple of hundred rounds thru a handgun and 200+ rounds thru a shotgun I have no stoppages or failures when using Snake Oil.It does not evaporate and it seems to make cleaning less of a chore.It comes in a grease also.I also like KG lubricants.I bought them on the internet from California but now I understand they have moved to Wisconsin.I would not hesitate to use any of their products.Best. Joel
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Oils: RemOil for everyday use. If I run out, 50/50 mix of WD40 and 10W30. The WD is too thin on its own unless you plan on using the gun daily, and the car oil is too thick to apply well but mixed it is very nice. Have also tried Break free, nice stuff.
Grease: No real prefernce, but I generally use Hoppes 9 Gun grease or else Quicksilver marine gimble bearing lube. If it is good enough for a marine engine, goes my reasoning, with all that pressure and temp. and movement, must be good in a gun. My garand hasn't complained yet but watch it, it is green and will soak into the wood. As my stock is already so greasy I don't care and it is great on semi auto handguns. Even Vaseline seems to do ok, but it does tend to melt in hot weather.
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