What is a good gun oil/lubricant these days?

[Robert28]

I’ve been using RemOil and hoppes for years to lubricate my guns with but I think I need to try something else. When I store my guns I’m noticing that sometimes the oil runs out and makes a mess. Especially on my shotguns! I thought about going to CLP or Balistol but figured I’d pick y’all’s brain first. I want a lubricant that I can use on everything from sem-auto handguns, shotguns, ar’s, revolvers. I want something that isn’t so thin and will stay where I put it when cleaning my gun. Sometimes the gun will be stored for a month or more too. Don’t want to really mess with grease.

 

[Big7]

Hard to beat the Rem Oil.

I like to dowse everything down good with it after a good cleaning and blow out the excess with a dry air compressor. Then wipe everything with a clean, dry cloth. If it's oozing out, you are leaving to much on there.

The general rule is oil everything that don't rub together and grease everything that rubs.

It don't take much oil to prevent rust (primary purpose) and provide some very light lubrication.

 

[DOUG 281]

I still use 3 in 1

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

Marvel mystery oil. Try it on one gun, check it later.....you will stick to it. Back in the early 90's we kept our shotguns in the trunk of our car. We cleaned them every Sunday, if someone missed cleaning theirs, the humidity change and temp change would rust them bad. One shotgun was alays rust free, mine with Marvel mystery oil. Its cheap and readily available. A quart last forever seems like. I use it on my Browning even.

 

[Railroader]

I like 3&1 as well. I also like rem-oil wipes. Real convenient.

I wound up with a small sample of Weapon Shield with a needle applicator. Very easy to apply a tiny amount right where you want it, and it seems to stay put pretty good.

Probably re-fill it with 3&1when I use it up...lol

 

[snooker1]

Remington oil or hoppes is what I use
We used to use frog lube on all of our marine units weapons. That stuff smelled bad, but guns spent 12 hour shifts on the salt water never had rust on them.

 

[bullethead]

Weapon Shield and Ballistol are my go-to.
I was a Rem-oil fan but noticed that long term the carrier dries up and it becomes a brown sticky mess. I had it gum up the internals of 2 revolvers.

 

[Big7]

Marvel mystery oil. Try it on one gun, check it later.....you will stick to it. Back in the early 90's we kept our shotguns in the trunk of our car. We cleaned them every Sunday, if someone missed cleaning theirs, the humidity change and temp change would rust them bad. One shotgun was alays rust free, mine with Marvel mystery oil. Its cheap and readily available. A quart last forever seems like. I use it on my Browning even.

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That's good stuff right there. I ran that in my Racing Go Kart crankcases- straight. NO MOTOR OIL.

I still put it in about every 3rd tank of gas too.
It'll get moisture out, condition everything rubber or plastic it comes in contact with and lubes valves and valve guides.

Good way oil for heavy machinery ways too. It won't shear, clog or gum up.

I use it on my guns sometimes too.

 

[Robert28]

I’ve noticed using the RemOil wipes helps greatly on the outside of my 870 that loves to rust just looking at it. I’ll keep using them to wipe down guns but I need a better oil that stays put on the internals better.

 

[bullethead]

I’ve noticed using the RemOil wipes helps greatly on the outside of my 870 that loves to rust just looking at it. I’ll keep using them to wipe down guns but I need a better oil that stays put on the internals better.

I have used just about everything available over the last 30+ years and still have a assortment onhand.
Once I got on to Weapon Shield around 12 years ago I use it for all internals and everything that slides and glides plus wipe downs.
I like Ballistol for wipe downs also because it is fine to use on wood and leather.

 

[lampern]

Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Oil

Extreme Duty Gun Oil – Lucas Oil Products, Inc. – Keep That Engine Alive!

www.lucasoil.com

or BreakFree CLP

Break-Free Collector Long Term Gun Storage Preservative Gun Oil 4oz

Developed to protect firearms for up to five years in storage, Break-Free Collector exceeds stringent military specifications. Recommended for the...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[bighonkinjeep]

I use Hoppes and CLP.
It just works.

 

[Balrog]

I use Hoppes and CLP for general cleaning and protection.
I usually use Lucas Oil on moving parts.

 

[trial&error]

Whatever you use, when you store it oil will pool up. You can run dry mops down through it, but stored for any length of time and it will puddle up somewhere. When I can I store barrel down.

 

[Stroker]

I still use 3 in 1

I got plenty of whippings when I was a kid for taking my momma's 3 in 1 oil, she didn't play around with a privet switch.

 

[basshappy]

@Robert28 I utilize Frog Lube products, and following their directions for use I have enjoyed good results.

FrogLube | USDA BioPreferred CLP Gun Cleaning System United States

FrogLube is the world's FIRST Completely Bio-Based Weapons Care and Performance system. FrogLube System includes Gun Cleaning Kits, CLP, Solvents, Degreasers, and Lubricants. Designed to perform in even the harshest conditions. Use FrogLube CLP and Solvent for all your firearms cleaning and...

www.froglube.com

 

[Milkman]

I bought some Dead Downwind unscented oil a couple of years ago. It’s working well.

 

[Liberty]

Ballistol and Lucas for preventing rust and occasional shooters. 0W-20 for the dogs that get let out of the pen a lot.

 

[Big7]

Ballistol and Lucas for preventing rust and occasional shooters. 0W-20 for the dogs that get let out of the pen a lot.

3 in 1 used to have 0- 20 Machine Oil in the tin cans like the flagship 3 in 1 oil cans except the can was blue instead of brown and red. I liked that oil but I ain't seen none since Buckles Hardware closed.

 

[300 Mag]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned LSA weapons oil. That's all I use.