Rem Oil vs Ballistol?

WVSig · May 24, 2016

kevinmcc2 said:
Awesome, thanks for all the comments. I just took the rifle out and shot about 300 rounds through it out the box. I just got back and reading I should of cleaned it and to "break in" the barrel.. oops.. Do you guys think I messed anything up shooting it straight out the box? It had a fair amount of factory lube present..

I do not think you did the gun any harm but you have to remember that the factory grease is more of a preservative than a lube for shooting. It is made to keep the gun from rusting in storage not protect the parts from wear.

I would clean the gun immediately because the factory lube will not work to protect the gun from carbon buildup and if you leave it on there too long it will take some effort to remove it. Tons of good videos online about AR15 cleaning. Be warned there are about as many "best way to clean an AR15" opinions as there are ARs.

On thing I will say is that they like to be run wet. Often when I see stoppages on the range they are mag or lube related. Too many people run them too dry IMHO.

Kadonny · May 24, 2016

kevinmcc2 said:
Awesome, thanks for all the comments. I just took the rifle out and shot about 300 rounds through it out the box. I just got back and reading I should of cleaned it and to "break in" the barrel.. oops.. Do you guys think I messed anything up shooting it straight out the box? It had a fair amount of factory lube present..

You are fine. You could run these guns dry if you wanted to. Clean it and lube it and you'll be fine for the next 300 rounds. Honeslty I impressed with the 300 rounds, fine work. You are well on your way to spending lots and lots of money on this habit, like the rest of us.

tcon · May 24, 2016

TheMaineEvent said:
I've tried a ton of products and found that most anything will get the job done, but I feel that Ballistol is better than most at cleaning, lubrication, and general use. I've used it to clean remotes, dress shoes, tools, etc. and it's been fantastic. Other than the smell that is, lol.

Don't use it for massages. The smell stays in the bedroom for months.

blues7 · May 24, 2016

tcon said:
Don't use it for massages. The smell stays in the bedroom for months.

Okay, that's officially TMI! One more outburst like that and I'll have to un-friend you!

JaPes · May 24, 2016

It's been my experience that RemOil is too light. Ballistol is good stuff. Let it dwell on the parts to be cleaned, and it does the trick. For those guys who live in humid areas or store firearms for a while in the safe, understand that Ballistol is hygroscopic. If you're going to store your gun, wipe it down with some good oil.

As far as good oil, I've tried cheap oil to expensive oils that make mythic claims. I've used greases too. There are two that just work:

1. Good old Breakfree CLP.

2. Mobil1 Synthetic motor oil. Used exclusively for firearms, one quart will last you years and it only costs $6.50.

blues7 · May 24, 2016

JaPes said:
As far as good oil, I've tried cheap oil to expensive oils that make mythic claims. I've used greases too. There are two that just work:

1. Good old Breakfree CLP.

2. Mobil1 Synthetic motor oil. Used exclusively for firearms, one quart will last you years and it only costs $6.50.

Out of curiosity, what weight are you using for your firearms, John?

I haven't yet used grease on either the rails / bearing surfaces of the BCG or bolt but Super Lube synthetic grease, (which I use around the house and property), sounds about perfect for the application with a range of -45* to +450* F.

Super Lube Grease is a patented synthetic, multi-purpose lubricant with Syncolon (PTFE). Synthetic base fluids and the addition of PTFE micro powders combine to form a premium lubricant that provides protection against friction, wear, rust and corrosion over a temperature range of -45°F to +450°F. Super Lube Grease is a USDA/NSF listed Food Grade lubricant NLGI-2, rated H-1 for incidental food contact, and will not run, drip, melt or separate. Compatible with most other lubricants, Super Lube outlasts conventional greases 3–4 times.

sgtsandman · May 25, 2016

The way I look at it, Remoil is fir the things you want to stay dry and not attract dirt and carbon and wet lubes are for everything else. Remoil leaves a lubricating film but isn't the best for where you want it to stay wet or prevent corrosion.

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wayne2356 · May 26, 2016

Ballistol to clean

Grizzly Grease to lube

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