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Assuming you mean Nye Oil:
Nye brand oil is formulated for use mostly by watch and clock makers.
They make a number of types for different applications, many being made of fish oil.
While most any oil will do for lubricating a firearm I'd think a standard gun lubricant would be better.
Most Nye lubricants are not intended to add rust preventing qualities just to lubricate.
The idea of using watch or clock oils for guns comes from the day when the best quality oil was sperm whale oil, and petroleum oils were rather poor quality.
Watch and clock makers all used whale oil, so shooters figured that if it was that high quality it would work well in guns.
Today, whale oil is banned, and that wouldn't make any difference because modern synthetic and petroleum based lubes have far out classed any natural oil like whale oil in all departments.
Modern lubricants are far better at lubricating, and in preventing corrosion.
I was a master watchmaker and a gunsmith. Even when I was still working I never mixed my lubricants.
Watch oils for watches, clock oils for clocks, and gun oil for guns.
Nye brand oil is formulated for use mostly by watch and clock makers.
They make a number of types for different applications, many being made of fish oil.
While most any oil will do for lubricating a firearm I'd think a standard gun lubricant would be better.
Most Nye lubricants are not intended to add rust preventing qualities just to lubricate.
The idea of using watch or clock oils for guns comes from the day when the best quality oil was sperm whale oil, and petroleum oils were rather poor quality.
Watch and clock makers all used whale oil, so shooters figured that if it was that high quality it would work well in guns.
Today, whale oil is banned, and that wouldn't make any difference because modern synthetic and petroleum based lubes have far out classed any natural oil like whale oil in all departments.
Modern lubricants are far better at lubricating, and in preventing corrosion.
I was a master watchmaker and a gunsmith. Even when I was still working I never mixed my lubricants.
Watch oils for watches, clock oils for clocks, and gun oil for guns.
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I also agree and do use specific lubricants and cleaners for their intended purposes 99% of the time. You never know (unless you are a chemist) exactly the proportions and need specific variations there are in different types of lubricants. I use automotive oil in my cars & trucks and motorcycle oil in the motorcycle.
Everybody on this (and other gun Forums) has their favorite and I seriously doubt that if you stick to any one of the proven major brand names that you would have a problem.
My personal favorites are RIG #2 OIL ( not the RIG Grease ) and Remoil. The reason I like them is because they clean, lubricate and prevent rust in one application. No worries about removing all of the solvent before applying the oil - it IS the oil. They are also safe if inadvertently in contact with wood, ivory or stag. In fact, Dan Chesiak the well known Ivory grip maker actually recommends wiping a light coat of Remoil on the Ivory grips to retard the shrinking process.
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Everybody on this (and other gun Forums) has their favorite and I seriously doubt that if you stick to any one of the proven major brand names that you would have a problem.
My personal favorites are RIG #2 OIL ( not the RIG Grease ) and Remoil. The reason I like them is because they clean, lubricate and prevent rust in one application. No worries about removing all of the solvent before applying the oil - it IS the oil. They are also safe if inadvertently in contact with wood, ivory or stag. In fact, Dan Chesiak the well known Ivory grip maker actually recommends wiping a light coat of Remoil on the Ivory grips to retard the shrinking process.
Chief38
I found Grant Cunningham's Lubricating 101 article very helpful. I won't likely go back to firearms-specific lubes, as Lubriplate 105 from Brownell's and Automatic Transmission Fluid seem to be doing the job better than any firearms lubricants ever did on my guns.
GrantCunningham.com - Library
GrantCunningham.com - Library
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I hate to think where "NY Oil" would come from! 
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Most of the oil here in NY can be found in the Hudson and East Rivers...
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Nyoil as Grant Cunningham so knowledgeably states in his article is a non-staining substitute for ATF as a Gun lube. With all respect due to other posters, I've studied this topic long and hard as a former chemistry professor. ATF and Nyoil are both chemically and physically sperm whale oil substitutes to a very great degree.
As fine gun experts such as Ned Roberts inform us, gunsmiths and fine mechanics long knew, even before the 1800s, that sperm whale oil was a highly superior lubricant, and today so are ATF and nyoil. They can work for clocks AND firearms. Today, we have the full analytical specs to tell us what we need to know. While these products may not be the better choices for slide lubrication on a semi-auto pistol or a shotgun, or on a revolver's rebound slide, where a light grease is required, they are excellent oils for many other pivoting, rotating, or lightly sliding points. Many gun oils are not anywhere near as good lubes or corrosion-inhibitors as quality ATF or non-toxic Nyoil. (And please don't tell me you won't use anything with "ATF" in the name -don't make us look like jackasses!). Read Cunningham's article, which is the best I've read in the firearms literature on gun lubes, and don't buy -or swallow- snake oil!!!! Send the money you save to your state firearms organization or the NRA.
Nyoil as Grant Cunningham so knowledgeably states in his article is a non-staining substitute for ATF as a Gun lube. With all respect due to other posters, I've studied this topic long and hard as a former chemistry professor. ATF and Nyoil are both chemically and physically sperm whale oil substitutes to a very great degree.
As fine gun experts such as Ned Roberts inform us, gunsmiths and fine mechanics long knew, even before the 1800s, that sperm whale oil was a highly superior lubricant, and today so are ATF and nyoil. They can work for clocks AND firearms. Today, we have the full analytical specs to tell us what we need to know. While these products may not be the better choices for slide lubrication on a semi-auto pistol or a shotgun, or on a revolver's rebound slide, where a light grease is required, they are excellent oils for many other pivoting, rotating, or lightly sliding points. Many gun oils are not anywhere near as good lubes or corrosion-inhibitors as quality ATF or non-toxic Nyoil. (And please don't tell me you won't use anything with "ATF" in the name -don't make us look like jackasses!). Read Cunningham's article, which is the best I've read in the firearms literature on gun lubes, and don't buy -or swallow- snake oil!!!! Send the money you save to your state firearms organization or the NRA.
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It's called "Nyoil" and it's available from Brownells. It's is supposed to be nasty enough that you should wear gloves whenever using it. After many years of experimenting I just use CLP or ATF. Dexron is a very fine lube for many mechanisms and it's cheap and it won;t turn into gunk over time.
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Another vote for Rem-Oil. Does everything I ask of it on guns, fishing reels, car door locks, etc.
I like to keep up with the times...I use Birchwood Casey synthetic oil
it will not gum up or deteriorate over time..I'm sure you have all seen a old gun that's been sitting for awhile.... take off the grips and the oil behind them has turned brown and is like glue ..that's what dino oil does ...syn. stays as clean and lubes as the day you oiled the gun up
it will not gum up or deteriorate over time..I'm sure you have all seen a old gun that's been sitting for awhile.... take off the grips and the oil behind them has turned brown and is like glue ..that's what dino oil does ...syn. stays as clean and lubes as the day you oiled the gun up
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I remember this was all the rage with deer hunters rifles because it was advertised as odorless, I used it and had no problems. Works good as a substitute for 3 way oil. I used it on door hinges that were squeaky.
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Nyoil is non-toxic
Nyoil is non-toxic. It bears the NSF seal, meaning the highly-respected National Sanitation Foundation has certified it for use in lubrication of food production machinery. This is acceptable to the FDA. (I know all this because as a full-time professor I teach life and physical science courses at a university well-known for professional culinary programs, and have been a certified sanitation instructor.). I use it in my own kitchen on things like mechanical can openers. Non-toxic, but not necessarily a good choice for salads or as a mixer with whiskey!
Keep out of reach of children, however, because if ingested, it could be inhaled, and like other petroleum oil could then cause a fatal aspiration pneumonia.
Nyoil is made by a highly respected manufacturer, and appears to be a highly refined colorless mineral oil fortified with additives to improve lubricity and resistance to corrosion. Oddly enough, in appearance and consistency it reminds me of Birchwood Casey Synthetic Gun Oil which I successfully used for years in the wet and freezing conditions of Vermont. But I can't make any claims about how similar they are to each other.
Nyoil is non-toxic. It bears the NSF seal, meaning the highly-respected National Sanitation Foundation has certified it for use in lubrication of food production machinery. This is acceptable to the FDA. (I know all this because as a full-time professor I teach life and physical science courses at a university well-known for professional culinary programs, and have been a certified sanitation instructor.). I use it in my own kitchen on things like mechanical can openers. Non-toxic, but not necessarily a good choice for salads or as a mixer with whiskey!
Keep out of reach of children, however, because if ingested, it could be inhaled, and like other petroleum oil could then cause a fatal aspiration pneumonia.
Nyoil is made by a highly respected manufacturer, and appears to be a highly refined colorless mineral oil fortified with additives to improve lubricity and resistance to corrosion. Oddly enough, in appearance and consistency it reminds me of Birchwood Casey Synthetic Gun Oil which I successfully used for years in the wet and freezing conditions of Vermont. But I can't make any claims about how similar they are to each other.
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NYOIL is what the politicians here in NY use to slick up their political maneuvers while passing Midnight legislation - - - - - LOL!
An old thread resurrected! More important than what brand oil you use is that you DO USE some brand - almost any major brand or product around for years will do the job unless you are using your firearms in the extreme environments. This subject comes up all the time and the answers are pretty much the same again & again.
An old thread resurrected! More important than what brand oil you use is that you DO USE some brand - almost any major brand or product around for years will do the job unless you are using your firearms in the extreme environments. This subject comes up all the time and the answers are pretty much the same again & again.
another necro thread resurrected so I might as well give my opinion.
I use WD-40 for cleaning guns after a range trip, for the bores I use a bore cleaner.
For greasing my handguns, its Diawa Synthetic fishing real grease, its a navy blue color and I believe it contains Boron as the boundary additive.
For rifles I am using Grease, Rifle it comes in an olive drab can with yellow lettering, I bought it for my M1 Garands and still have not finished the first can which I opened 5-6 years ago.
For oil I mix up my own stuff, it has some Mobile 1, Slick 50, Breakfree CLP, ATF fluid and some Grease, Rifle to thicken it up a little.
I use WD-40 for cleaning guns after a range trip, for the bores I use a bore cleaner.
For greasing my handguns, its Diawa Synthetic fishing real grease, its a navy blue color and I believe it contains Boron as the boundary additive.
For rifles I am using Grease, Rifle it comes in an olive drab can with yellow lettering, I bought it for my M1 Garands and still have not finished the first can which I opened 5-6 years ago.
For oil I mix up my own stuff, it has some Mobile 1, Slick 50, Breakfree CLP, ATF fluid and some Grease, Rifle to thicken it up a little.
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