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BigCityChief
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I love Ballistol.
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just plain joe
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About nine years ago I began using Slip2000 lubricants on my service pistol and patrol rifle and never looked back. To date with these I have had no problems related to lubrication be it the heat of summer or cold of winter.
I'm old school and believe that you use a cleaner to clean and a lubricant to lube. Others may know more though. Find out what works for you and have at it.
I don't believe that you need a great deal of lubricant, but how much you need will depend on your firing schedule, cleaning regimen, operating conditions (i.e., dust, sand, etc.). I run my carbine "wet" on the bolt & bolt carrier, and leave little, if any, lube in the barrel.
As to why I don't use petroleum based cleaners/lubes, take a look at the label on the container. Many manufacturers caution that use of these may result in cancer. In law enforcement we call that a "clue".
Hope this helps & good luck.
Joe
I'm old school and believe that you use a cleaner to clean and a lubricant to lube. Others may know more though. Find out what works for you and have at it.
I don't believe that you need a great deal of lubricant, but how much you need will depend on your firing schedule, cleaning regimen, operating conditions (i.e., dust, sand, etc.). I run my carbine "wet" on the bolt & bolt carrier, and leave little, if any, lube in the barrel.
As to why I don't use petroleum based cleaners/lubes, take a look at the label on the container. Many manufacturers caution that use of these may result in cancer. In law enforcement we call that a "clue".
Hope this helps & good luck.
Joe
blues7
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...Or Maybe Not...
"I love the smell of Ballistol in the morning..."
(Personally, I've not yet tried the stuff but I'm sure that day will come eventually. Does it come with a clothespin?
)
"I love the smell of Ballistol in the morning..."
(Personally, I've not yet tried the stuff but I'm sure that day will come eventually. Does it come with a clothespin?
)
bergermeister
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Trying out a product I just discovered
Lubri-Kit.com - Lubricate and protect your guns.
Appears to be promising. Discovered it when reading about TRIBOLOGY. [look it up...
]
Lubri-Kit.com - Lubricate and protect your guns.
Appears to be promising. Discovered it when reading about TRIBOLOGY. [look it up...
]
Disabled1
US Veteran
I just recently bought some Grizzly Grease. How long have you been using it? What's your overall opinion about it? Thanks.
Disabled1
US Veteran
Making your own gun lube.
https://youtu.be/IPPkRanppL4
https://youtu.be/IPPkRanppL4
Horn
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NRA's INFORMATION
First, when someone is selling me something I always consider their "mission". This said, the NRA has a interesting article about CLP lubricants. Basically very negative and their argument leans towards common sense. Then, of course they sell Mil-Comm lubricants under the NRA branding.
I suggest everyone read NRA's assessment of CLP.
Personally I've used Mil-COMM products for the past few years and like how they lubricate without being "sloppy".
Pricey, however.
Mil-COMM's grease looks like hand lotion rather than ordinary grease. (And you wipe off their lubes after applying them)
One poster opined, basically there's a lot of good lubricants out there. I think this is true and likely most of the synthetics are good for most casual shooters. The choice is personal.
Stay safe.
Poli Viejo
First, when someone is selling me something I always consider their "mission". This said, the NRA has a interesting article about CLP lubricants. Basically very negative and their argument leans towards common sense. Then, of course they sell Mil-Comm lubricants under the NRA branding.
I suggest everyone read NRA's assessment of CLP.
Personally I've used Mil-COMM products for the past few years and like how they lubricate without being "sloppy".
Pricey, however.
Mil-COMM's grease looks like hand lotion rather than ordinary grease. (And you wipe off their lubes after applying them)
One poster opined, basically there's a lot of good lubricants out there. I think this is true and likely most of the synthetics are good for most casual shooters. The choice is personal.
Stay safe.
Poli Viejo
I have been using it about 6 months ... great stuff ... a jar will last a long time. I like running my AR wet so use plenty ... I clean my gun after every use
My can of Breakfree CLP is close to 20 years old and keeps going strong. I've used Hoppes #9 even longer for initial cleaning have probably spilled more than I've used. So I continue to buy it and now put it in drip bottles like the oil. So no experience with the fancy new lubes.
Yes... I don't shoot as much as I'd like and thus clean less then I'd like.
Yes... I don't shoot as much as I'd like and thus clean less then I'd like.
WNC Seabee
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I run ~600 rounds/month through my AR between range sessions and 3 Gun matches.
When I remember to lube, which isn't often, I use whatever happens to be closest at hand. That could be CLP, it could be <insert gun oil brand here> or it might be a light coat of grease....it really makes absolutely no difference at all.
The only exception I've found to that rule is FrogLube. If you use FrogLube, you have to commit to it (I wouldn't) or else stuff gets super gummy.
When I remember to lube, which isn't often, I use whatever happens to be closest at hand. That could be CLP, it could be <insert gun oil brand here> or it might be a light coat of grease....it really makes absolutely no difference at all.
The only exception I've found to that rule is FrogLube. If you use FrogLube, you have to commit to it (I wouldn't) or else stuff gets super gummy.
gwpercle
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Let me give you a heads up about a product called Clenzoil , my buddy who has a gun shop gave me an 8 oz, bottle to try , said it was the best stuff ever, cleans, lubes, protects , metal , wood and leather , can be used for lock , stock and barrel....sounds good right ?
There's just one problem...it has a funky, stink to it....I mean the smell is offensive. And I think Hoppe's #9 smells wonderful !
I take the bottle down every so often to try and "learn" to love the smell, but it's not working. The stuff may be great but it REEKS !
I smell every product before I buy it now. Thankfully this bottle was free .
Actually a good lube is automatic transmission fluid. To make a lighter general purpose lube mix equal parts ATF and odorless hurricane lamp oil , aka kerosene lamp , the lamp oil is just highly refined kerosene .
You can use fuel grade K-1 kerosene but the lamp oil kerosene has very little smell to it. A quart of ATF ($4.47) and a quart of lamp oil ($6.95 for the good smelling stuff) from Walmart came to $11.42 and made 2 quarts of gun oil.
Gary
There's just one problem...it has a funky, stink to it....I mean the smell is offensive. And I think Hoppe's #9 smells wonderful !
I take the bottle down every so often to try and "learn" to love the smell, but it's not working. The stuff may be great but it REEKS !
I smell every product before I buy it now. Thankfully this bottle was free .
Actually a good lube is automatic transmission fluid. To make a lighter general purpose lube mix equal parts ATF and odorless hurricane lamp oil , aka kerosene lamp , the lamp oil is just highly refined kerosene .
You can use fuel grade K-1 kerosene but the lamp oil kerosene has very little smell to it. A quart of ATF ($4.47) and a quart of lamp oil ($6.95 for the good smelling stuff) from Walmart came to $11.42 and made 2 quarts of gun oil.
Gary
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sgtsandman
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I used dedicated firearms cleaners, like Hoppes #9 since some gun parts may be sensitive to anything else. For lube, automotive products are cheaper and designed to take more heat and abuse than most anything in the gun lube market will ever see.
Remoil is used where I want a dry, lubricating film where you don't want carbon and dirt to build up, like in trigger groups.
Remoil is used where I want a dry, lubricating film where you don't want carbon and dirt to build up, like in trigger groups.
vonn
US Veteran
LSA is great stuff ,invented during the RVN era to keep full auto weapons running under bad conditions and I have never had it fail me.even in sand and saltwater dunked M 60 machine guns. Like others have said I use bore cleaners to clean bores. A little spray brake cleaner to blow out hard to clean areas and lube with LSA when dry.
DavidWJ
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Anyone else use Molydenum Disulfide in Turpentine? It's a great dry lube for moving parts. I use it on my pistol's sliding parts, but have yet to use it on the M&P 15 Sport. Any thoughts?
Very few questions can cause such diverse answers! 
I like Weapon Shield products, Mil-Comm, and a new product from a guy on the Sig Forum, Hurley's Gold which is oil/grease combined.
My experience is a little will go a long way with AR-15 lube. YMMV.
I like Weapon Shield products, Mil-Comm, and a new product from a guy on the Sig Forum, Hurley's Gold which is oil/grease combined.
My experience is a little will go a long way with AR-15 lube. YMMV.
CBStuard
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I have started using grease on the outer sliding contact points of the BCG. I used to use Slip2000 but the stuff leaks out of the gun when it sits butt down in the safe. I figure, if I can see it on the outside, it isn't on the inside where it needs to be. I still use the Slip 2000 on the internals of the BCG
Up until now I've always used Balistol for most things, and GunButter grease, where I need grease. Both very good products. Recently I've been using ALG Go-Juice developed by Mr Geissele, very reasonably priced and has been performing awesomely so far...so probably making that my go-to lube now. Will never give up using Balistol as a cleaner though, weirdly love the way that stuff smells, wife HATES it.
ALG Go-Juice Lubricant (4 oz.)
ALG Go-Juice Lubricant (4 oz.)
JayC_783
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I clean with Hoppes #9 and Breakfree Powder Blast. I also have Rem-Oil and CLP for lubing. However, I have switched over to using a tube of grease I got from Walmart. I use Lucas Oil Red N' Tacky, I think is the name. It's a high temp grease. My Sport II seemed to work just fine with it. I also lubed my Mossberg 500 with it. I switched to grease after watching this video.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzVr7JXVxH4&feature=youtu.be[/ame]
Whatever you clean with, I also recommend getting a Bore Snake if you don't already have one. I absolutely hate dealing with stupid patches.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzVr7JXVxH4&feature=youtu.be[/ame]
Whatever you clean with, I also recommend getting a Bore Snake if you don't already have one. I absolutely hate dealing with stupid patches.
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