Gun oil

CRT · Jan 7, 2011

I stripped down my Marlin Model 60 .22lr last night and gave it a good cleaning. My question: Is the gun oil that comes in the Hoppes cleaning kits sufficient to relube the gun with or do I need something else?

Also, where should I put the oil and how much should I use as not to gum it all up?

Thank you,

Cal

miles58 · Jan 7, 2011

I have gone to using only Eezox on everything any more. It is fully synthetic, an excellent lube, it doesn't stiffen up no matter how cold it gets up here and it is the best rust preventive available.

Dave

bteate · Jan 7, 2011

I use Kroil. It's very thin and works great. You can also use it as a cleaner to remove old gummy oil.

cobra97 · Jan 7, 2011

I found the manual here http://www.marlinfirearms.com/pdfs/manuals/MFC_Self_Load_RF_Tube.pdf
but it really doesn't answer your questions. The Hoppes oil should be ok. I use both Kroil and regular gun oil (Tetra Gun). Depending on the situation I might even use a little (very little) gun grease. As to where to put it, if the manual doesn't say I put it where I see wear or think there might be wear.

I don't have a Model 60 but do have a couple of other .22's. Hope this helps.

Twenty five ought six · Jan 7, 2011

I love Kroil, but the truth is that any light oil will do fine. I keep a squeeze bottle of ATF on the work bench for an all around light oil. ATF is synthetic whale oil, which traditionally was used as the in watches and such.

frankwright · Jan 7, 2011

I have been using Mobile 1 on my guns for years. No problems at all and it is cheap compared to buying "Gun oil"

Bernard goldsmith · Jan 7, 2011

In my past experience i've seen to much oil being used an in the wrong places!!

CRT · Jan 7, 2011

Thanks guys. You all have been most helpful.

Lead Poison · Jan 7, 2011

miles58 said:
I have gone to using only Eezox on everything any more. It is fully synthetic, an excellent lube, it doesn't stiffen up no matter how cold it gets up here and it is the best rust preventive available.

Dave

DS7418 · Jan 9, 2011

Eezox gun oil

miles58 said:
I have gone to using only Eezox on everything any more. It is fully synthetic, an excellent lube, it doesn't stiffen up no matter how cold it gets up here and it is the best rust preventive available.

Dave

I agree on the "Eezox", it will clean/lube/protect all in one product. I just ordered 2 -- 4oz cans online for
less than 20.oo includeing shipping.
here is the online link:
http://www.suburbansportinggoods.com/

jglenn · Jan 9, 2011

Mobil 1 ATF is an excellent light weight oil . it's a true synthetic as are their oils and greases...other ATFs not so much

we use all their products in some mixtures for firearms lube.

mobil atf and Lube Guard make a great light weight oil.

their wheel grease is a great thread lube for barrel assembly or slide grease

their rear end lube mixed with 5-20 mobil will make a bit heavier gun oil for something like a AR

Eezox is the best for rust protection....no question

cobra97 · Jan 12, 2011

Ran across this article about lube this AM. Thought you all might find it interesting also.

http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html

Twenty five ought six · Jan 12, 2011

cobra97 said:
Ran across this article about lube this AM. Thought you all might find it interesting also.

http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html

What about "miracle products"?
Let's be clear: there are no "new", "revolutionary" lubricant products made for firearms. That's a flat statement, and it's intended to be. All of the lubricants, bases, and additives of suitable use are already well known to the lubricant industry. Specific combinations might be unique, but it's all been tried before - if not necessarily on guns.

Should be the first response to any question about "what's a good gun oil/grease."

I know the top Perazzi shotgun mechanic recommends wheel bearing grease.

HoCoLion91 · Mar 4, 2011

bteate said:
I use Kroil. It's very thin and works great. You can also use it as a cleaner to remove old gummy oil.

I agree. It is some good stuff.

LEON MANLEY · Mar 4, 2011

Bernard goldsmith said:
In my past experience i've seen to much oil being used an in the wrong places!!

X2

In the action of the mod. 60, due to the amount of powder residue that accumulates in the and around the chamber, I have found that graphite works well.

CraigS1001 · Mar 9, 2011

Just go easy with whatever oil you use. Too much is worse than none at all. Don't be afraid to run light coat on the barrel. Keeps the corrosion away and keeps it looking new. Like the old Brylcream commercial (for us older guys) "a little dab will do ya" :biggrin2:

Bigtimber · Jan 17, 2017

So whats the latest and greatest thing to use?

rosewood · Jan 23, 2017

CRT said:
I stripped down my Marlin Model 60 .22lr last night and gave it a good cleaning. My question: Is the gun oil that comes in the Hoppes cleaning kits sufficient to relube the gun with or do I need something else?

Also, where should I put the oil and how much should I use as not to gum it all up?

Thank you,

Cal

Lubed many of guns after reblueing with the Hoppes. I rub it on liberaly on outside and let sit overnight then wipe off. Lightly lube inside. There is a reason that lube has been around for years.

Rosewood

B. White · Jan 23, 2017

Old thread, but I mixed up some stuff a couple of years ago (maybe recipe from this forum) that had transmission fluid, STP, Mobil 1, and maybe one or two others. Good stufff and no issues.

Lead Poison · Jan 23, 2017

Motor oil lubricates but it does NOT do a good job of protecting against rust!

WD40 Specialist Rust Prevent and Eezox are my personal favorites that both rate very highly in real testing!

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