Super extensive lube test
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Wow, that guy did a LOT of work to evaluate gun lubes!
I wish he had tested LubriPlate white grease.
And one test missing was how the lube performed in the cold. I once used a gun lube then went hunting the next weekend when it was about -20 and discovered I could not cycle my bolt after an hour outside.. That was disturbing and I trash canned that can of lube.
Regards,
Dave.
I wish he had tested LubriPlate white grease.
And one test missing was how the lube performed in the cold. I once used a gun lube then went hunting the next weekend when it was about -20 and discovered I could not cycle my bolt after an hour outside.. That was disturbing and I trash canned that can of lube.
Regards,
Dave.
I can't get the least bit excited about all the various lubricants out there.
As far as I'm concerned most of the hype is just advertising. How many of these high priced, small bottles of various synthetic lubricants is just rebottled automotive oil?
I grew up in the depression years of the 1930s in the boondocks of northern Canada where we all lived on wild game, year around. I was too young to start with to be in on the hunting, but older brothers, with big rifle and 22 kept a large family well supplied with a good variety of wild game, big and small. One big rifle shot corrosive ammunition on a steady diet, but it never collected any rust throughout its entire life.
The 22 rifle that added so much variety to the diet sits in my basement locker and it never collected a bit of rust, ever, in spite of having been fed some corrosive ammunition in its early life.
Both rifles were out in extremely severe cold, as well as the wet and humid seasons.
They were sometimes cleaned with kerosene, or boiling water if corrosive ammo had been used and always lubricated with the one type of general purpose oil that was available in every country store, the little flat can of "3 in 1" oil.
Look how many old rifles are around from the early 1900s and the majority are rust free. The oil used in their early life was almost surely, 3 in 1, or maybe Singer Sewing Machine oil!
So what more can all the high priced conditioners with the fancy names do?
As far as I'm concerned most of the hype is just advertising. How many of these high priced, small bottles of various synthetic lubricants is just rebottled automotive oil?
I grew up in the depression years of the 1930s in the boondocks of northern Canada where we all lived on wild game, year around. I was too young to start with to be in on the hunting, but older brothers, with big rifle and 22 kept a large family well supplied with a good variety of wild game, big and small. One big rifle shot corrosive ammunition on a steady diet, but it never collected any rust throughout its entire life.
The 22 rifle that added so much variety to the diet sits in my basement locker and it never collected a bit of rust, ever, in spite of having been fed some corrosive ammunition in its early life.
Both rifles were out in extremely severe cold, as well as the wet and humid seasons.
They were sometimes cleaned with kerosene, or boiling water if corrosive ammo had been used and always lubricated with the one type of general purpose oil that was available in every country store, the little flat can of "3 in 1" oil.
Look how many old rifles are around from the early 1900s and the majority are rust free. The oil used in their early life was almost surely, 3 in 1, or maybe Singer Sewing Machine oil!
So what more can all the high priced conditioners with the fancy names do?
absolutely ... and boiling water will remove a variety of other corrosive salts like sweat etc AND existing oil that traps grit and grime! And of course it will heat the metal to a point where it is so hot - it dries almost immediately. THEN a light lubrication when the metal is warm does a lot! Works great on semi -auto pistols and it is the "wunder treatment" for gummed up .22's
(wont tell you how I cleaned my service issued rifle when sandy etc .. but it involved a hot shower)
Absolutely nothing - especially if the owner neglects maintenance altogether. The gentleman doing the tests confirms this, and then some: "There are two enemies to our guns. Neglect and liberal Democrats who dislike the 2nd amendment. Do everything in your power to make sure neither are allowed to make any advances on your weapons."
I still have some 30 year old "Outers Gun Oil" in my cabinet, and I plan to use it up before changing brands. But when I do, perhaps I'll check into the brands that fared better in the test... just for the extra peace of mind.
With the amount of attention shooters pay to lubrication I'm sure we'd all know by now if there was a clearly superior or inferior product on the market. Most will do whatever needs done provided you apply it often enough.
That said, I do love reading these reviews. Not sure why. Maybe it's the fear we all have of the sudden spec of rust on a previously pristine rifle.
That said, I do love reading these reviews. Not sure why. Maybe it's the fear we all have of the sudden spec of rust on a previously pristine rifle.
John Wesley Hardin
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Steve, that is a pretty extensive list and I was by no means critical of the modern, or best lubricants we can get. I was merely pointing out how guns were taken care of when there was an extreme shortage of variety in material available.
On the list I see at least eight lubricants that I have used in recent years, including Kroil, which I think is the best penetrating fluid I have used, but I will point out what I once did with kerosene.
A friend had a case badly stuck in his sizing die. I took the die home and before I did serious work on it, I poured a little jar nearly full of kerosene and submerged the die in it.
The next day I took it out, put it in my press and the case which had been badly stuck, popped right out! Sometimes we forget how good some of the old, simple familiar products are.
There is also in the list a lubricant I hope I will never have to be without!
On the list I see at least eight lubricants that I have used in recent years, including Kroil, which I think is the best penetrating fluid I have used, but I will point out what I once did with kerosene.
A friend had a case badly stuck in his sizing die. I took the die home and before I did serious work on it, I poured a little jar nearly full of kerosene and submerged the die in it.
The next day I took it out, put it in my press and the case which had been badly stuck, popped right out! Sometimes we forget how good some of the old, simple familiar products are.
There is also in the list a lubricant I hope I will never have to be without!
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- Southern Vancouver Island
Pls Remove...double post.
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- Southern Vancouver Island
I use Sea Foam Deep Creep for de-gunking old guns. The stuff contains alox which is a great friction reducer,as well as good ole' kerosene. My regular gun care lube for automatics is Militec-1, which I fortify with a dash of Z-Max engine treatment.
My general all around lube & protectant is Jet Lube 12/34 which both cleans and protects my guns and will stay fluid to -50 degrees. I use this stuff to keep all of my electrical connections corrosion free in my vehicles,boats and home. This product is the best all round cleaner/lube I've ever used & have never had any problems with it. Like Deep Creep,it is a great de-gunker, but is proven around marine environments. It's the darling of the Shipyard for those that know.
My general all around lube & protectant is Jet Lube 12/34 which both cleans and protects my guns and will stay fluid to -50 degrees. I use this stuff to keep all of my electrical connections corrosion free in my vehicles,boats and home. This product is the best all round cleaner/lube I've ever used & have never had any problems with it. Like Deep Creep,it is a great de-gunker, but is proven around marine environments. It's the darling of the Shipyard for those that know.
I've been using Frog Lube exclusively lately. A lot of people knocking it had me reconsidering.. Not anymore. I know this wasn't a lab test, but it sure reaffirms my belief that it works, and works well. And BTW, it is a great cleaner as well.
I was given an old over/under a couple of years ago. It had some junk inside the bores. I thought I'd never get it cleaned, nothing worked (G96, remington, Hoppes). First time I used Frog Lube, I was amazed. I'm sold on it and will continue to use it. It's not expensive, it's non toxic, it doesn't have a bad odour, and it just plain works.
I was given an old over/under a couple of years ago. It had some junk inside the bores. I thought I'd never get it cleaned, nothing worked (G96, remington, Hoppes). First time I used Frog Lube, I was amazed. I'm sold on it and will continue to use it. It's not expensive, it's non toxic, it doesn't have a bad odour, and it just plain works.
Bassmaster
CGN frequent flyer
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- WMU 48 - Whitetail country
....'nother Ed's Red user here
I use Sea Foam Deep Creep for de-gunking old guns. The stuff contains alox which is a great friction reducer,as well as good ole' kerosene. My regular gun care lube for automatics is Militec-1, which I fortify with a dash of Z-Max engine treatment.
My general all around lube & protectant is Jet Lube 12/34 which both cleans and protects my guns and will stay fluid to -50 degrees. I use this stuff to keep all of my electrical connections corrosion free in my vehicles,boats and home. This product is the best all round cleaner/lube I've ever used & have never had any problems with it. Like Deep Creep,it is a great de-gunker, but is proven around marine environments. It's the darling of the Shipyard for those that know.
Works great for cleaning throttle body intakes as well...
I am surprised Kroil didn't do better against rust.....we use Aero-kroil at work and is almost magic when it comes to rusted bolts?
G96 Original....smells alot......but I find the smell intoxicating....usually wipe my rifles down with it unless I run out....luv that stuff.....as far as smell....animals will catch hu man scent just as quick as oil scent....hunt the wind....
G96 Original....smells alot......but I find the smell intoxicating....usually wipe my rifles down with it unless I run out....luv that stuff.....as far as smell....animals will catch hu man scent just as quick as oil scent....hunt the wind....
Absolutely! Its like a fine wine! The smell brings back memories from when I was young!
Come to think about it, spent shotgun shells, 22 rimfire cases, and high powered rifle cases have the same effect! Its like an addiction! Lol!
