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My 40 year Go-to Gun Oil has been discontinued - at least in the 4.5 ounce dripper oil can. 
Anyone who has read my threads knows I am a HUGE Rig product fan and have used it almost exclusively over the years. Recently I depleted 140 of the gross (144 ) of cans I purchased several years ago. Some of them were given to shooting Bud's who now use the stuff as well. When I went to purchase another gross, I could not find it anywhere, (as in Midway, Mid South, Brownells, etc.) A quick call to Birchwood Casey confirmed my worries that it has been discontinued. They are still producing the Rig #2 Oil in the aerosol spray can however I am not an aerosol fan in general. Too much over spray, airborne product and less control of application is what I do not like about them. I guess their sales lacked in the 4.5 oz. can. Anyway, I did manage to score a dozen or so cans from some small local guys but they are now out of it too!
Rig is a marvelous gun product line that never got the notoriety it deserves. Rig started out as an independent products Company a long time ago and back in the late 70's I believe was sold to Silencio. Silencio sold their main business (hearing protection) and then the Rig Division was sold to Birchwood-Casey. B-C has been selling their products since, however IMHO they never gave the Rig line-up any promotions, advertisements, publicity etc. and just let the product dwindle on the vine! Many people only thought their only product was Rig Universal Gun Grease (which is incredible in its own right BTW) but their other products were winners as well!!
WHY I LIKE THE RIG #2 OIL SOOOOO MUCH
* It is a single use product for cleaning, lubrication and rust prevention. While admittedly there are more aggressive cleaners, unless a firearm is filthy, dirty and neglected the Rig #2 works just fine. It is a very thin liquid much like Remoil that evaporates after application and leaves protection and lubrication behind. Rig is clear and will not stain your holsters, clothing or hands.
* Because the product's carrier evaporates, it can safely be used inside of revolvers, Auto's, and any other mechanical tool or devise that needs lubrication AND will never attract dust, unburnt powder, grit, clothing fibers etc. Nothing worse than opening up a firearm to find a greasy, gritty mess inside due to an Oil or product that is a dust and dirt magnet!
* Rig #2 Oil has no Ammonia, Acetone or harsh chemicals that will eat modern firearm finishes, stocks, plastics and Polymers. Rig #2 Oil can be use pretty much anywhere with only excellent results and no ill effects. Just before heading out on a Pheasant Hunt or a Sporting Clay or Trap shoot I will wipe down my Shotgun's metal with a 100% cotton Flannel Rag treated with the Rig#2. It protects it from rain, wet Fields, snow & moisture without leaving the gun all oily and greasy.
* Last but not least, it actually smells good and my Wife doesn't complain! Heck, she doesn't even know I am using it unless she wonders into the Man Cave. Well at least they still make the Aerosol can and I do have a few dozen 4.5 oz. cans here now (after yesterday's score). This should last me a year or two but HOPE they start up production once again. If you are a Rig #2 Oil user, please call or write Birchwood Casey Products and give them "the business"!
Judging from Remoil Sales, I guess the gun public just likes aerosol cans better than dripper cans since the Remoil is all but impossible to find in large bottles as well. I've seen the bottles here and there, once in a while, but the familiar green and yellow aerosol can is all over.
Anyone who has read my threads knows I am a HUGE Rig product fan and have used it almost exclusively over the years. Recently I depleted 140 of the gross (144 ) of cans I purchased several years ago. Some of them were given to shooting Bud's who now use the stuff as well. When I went to purchase another gross, I could not find it anywhere, (as in Midway, Mid South, Brownells, etc.) A quick call to Birchwood Casey confirmed my worries that it has been discontinued. They are still producing the Rig #2 Oil in the aerosol spray can however I am not an aerosol fan in general. Too much over spray, airborne product and less control of application is what I do not like about them. I guess their sales lacked in the 4.5 oz. can. Anyway, I did manage to score a dozen or so cans from some small local guys but they are now out of it too! Rig is a marvelous gun product line that never got the notoriety it deserves. Rig started out as an independent products Company a long time ago and back in the late 70's I believe was sold to Silencio. Silencio sold their main business (hearing protection) and then the Rig Division was sold to Birchwood-Casey. B-C has been selling their products since, however IMHO they never gave the Rig line-up any promotions, advertisements, publicity etc. and just let the product dwindle on the vine! Many people only thought their only product was Rig Universal Gun Grease (which is incredible in its own right BTW) but their other products were winners as well!!
WHY I LIKE THE RIG #2 OIL SOOOOO MUCH
* It is a single use product for cleaning, lubrication and rust prevention. While admittedly there are more aggressive cleaners, unless a firearm is filthy, dirty and neglected the Rig #2 works just fine. It is a very thin liquid much like Remoil that evaporates after application and leaves protection and lubrication behind. Rig is clear and will not stain your holsters, clothing or hands.
* Because the product's carrier evaporates, it can safely be used inside of revolvers, Auto's, and any other mechanical tool or devise that needs lubrication AND will never attract dust, unburnt powder, grit, clothing fibers etc. Nothing worse than opening up a firearm to find a greasy, gritty mess inside due to an Oil or product that is a dust and dirt magnet!
* Rig #2 Oil has no Ammonia, Acetone or harsh chemicals that will eat modern firearm finishes, stocks, plastics and Polymers. Rig #2 Oil can be use pretty much anywhere with only excellent results and no ill effects. Just before heading out on a Pheasant Hunt or a Sporting Clay or Trap shoot I will wipe down my Shotgun's metal with a 100% cotton Flannel Rag treated with the Rig#2. It protects it from rain, wet Fields, snow & moisture without leaving the gun all oily and greasy.
* Last but not least, it actually smells good and my Wife doesn't complain! Heck, she doesn't even know I am using it unless she wonders into the Man Cave. Well at least they still make the Aerosol can and I do have a few dozen 4.5 oz. cans here now (after yesterday's score). This should last me a year or two but HOPE they start up production once again. If you are a Rig #2 Oil user, please call or write Birchwood Casey Products and give them "the business"!
Judging from Remoil Sales, I guess the gun public just likes aerosol cans better than dripper cans since the Remoil is all but impossible to find in large bottles as well. I've seen the bottles here and there, once in a while, but the familiar green and yellow aerosol can is all over.
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