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It has been posted many times -- by others
WD-40 is not an oil.
I use Ballistol
Last edited by Colonial; 04/29/24 10:54 AM.
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On another note…..most of the clay target organizations are not keen on the use of snap caps due to safety concerns.
As far as oil, bore cleaners, & rust preventatives….someone will always come up with a better formula….allegedly.😄
Dodging lions and wasting time.....
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I've used Clenzoil for wiping down my guns, using their wiping pad. It has worked very well and has a good viscosity for most usages.
Karl 👍 The best oil there is.
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I used WD-40 in the 70’s when my focus was cleaning 1911 45’s. After cleaning I would wipe the parts down with it then reassemble. It worked well.
Later I used Teflon based lubricants like break free. It seemed better at coating for weapons storage, though I can’t complain about WD-40.
I have used Ballistal and Clenzoil, but found Eesox my favorite, both of the former are good, I just like Eesox.
In the last decade or more my lubricant of choice is is Eesox. My solvent of choice is homemade Ed’s Red, or Hoppes (for guns where I want to avoid possible contact with wood stocks or grips)
The reality is most oil options will work, even motor oil, what matters is actually cleaning and oiling with somethin consistently.
I have found both old Rangoon Oil and Whale Oil paste on eBay, but neither tempted me away from Eesox, though they sit on my shelf.
Last edited by old colonel; 05/01/24 10:20 PM.
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I used WD-40 in the 70’s when my focus was cleaning 1911 45’s. After cleaning I would wipe the parts down with it then reassemble. It worked well.
Later I used Teflon based lubricants like break free. It seemed better at coating for weapons storage, though I can’t complain about WD-40.
I have used Ballistal and Clenzoil, but found Eesox my favorite, both of the former are good, I just like Eesox.
In the last decade or more my lubricant of choice is is Eesox. My solvent of choice is homemade Ed’s Red, or Hoppes (for guns where I want to avoid possible contact with wood stocks or grips)
The reality is most oil options will work, even motor oil, what matters is actually cleaning and oiling with somethin consistently.
I have found both old Rangoon Oil and Whale Oil paste on eBay, but neither tempted me away from Eesox, though they sit on my shelf. I agree with what you said about oiling consistently! That is what I said, previously. You shouldn't stick a gun in a safe for several months and not expect it to rust. The slightest amount of moisture can cause problems. At least it will in my safe. I am pulling mine out at least every week or two and oiling them. But, to each his own.
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