Gun cleaning kits, supplies, solvents...
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I was just kidding...
The only bad experience I've had with gun grease is the Hoppes "Gun Grease"... I considered it "long term storage" material. I coated a 10/22 down inside with the stuff. Years and years later, I took it out, cycled the bolt, and it stuck to the rear. Completely stuck. The solvents had evaporated from the gun grease and it was the consistency of really sticky, hard bubblegum.
I quit using it all together after that.
No rust on the 10/22 though.
Yes, in principle... I remember the Mercedes Benz innovative idea to use biodegradable insulation on their wiring harnesses. Yup. Well, the wiring harness started biodegrading waaaayyy before the drive train.
This was according to a friend who (years ago) had about a 1992 model that required a new wiring harness- this was what the dealership told him. Maybe it's BS, I don't know. But I also don't like certain things to be prone to degrading.
Sounds like it might be true then. I almost didn't believe him, but didn't care enough to research it.
I think they stopped in 1987 or 88. I remember my 89 Volvo 240 was one of the first that didn't have it in that era.
I may have the 1992 MB year wrong then- I just remember an older, gold color four door. Didn't pay much attention to car models at that time.
Yeah, I think I'll stick to the regular old BreakFree CLP that I've been using. Like I said, I got those sample size tubes for free so I decided I'd give them a try, and they fit great in my range bag. My LCP didn't feel "dry" but I normally apply a ton of CLP to it so it didn't have that wet shine to it like regular old generic CLP does. I think this stuff is alright if you clean and lube your guns often but I definitely wouldn't use it to try to keep grandpa's old heirloom guns oiled up in the safe for years at a time before reapplying.
Watch out Frog Lube, Hawaiian Pig Lube incoming!
Have tons of shit. But for grease and lube I primarily use various Cherry Balm products now.
KG 12 Big Bore copper solvent for copper and lead build up.
Have a couple length graphite or coated rods. Various jags and brushes by caliber, and of course patches. I try not using brushes for the most part.
Also use various bore guides for rifles.
Always carry a thing of zippo fluid to clean out trigger groups if the need arises.
KG 12 Big Bore copper solvent for copper and lead build up.
Have a couple length graphite or coated rods. Various jags and brushes by caliber, and of course patches. I try not using brushes for the most part.
Also use various bore guides for rifles.
Always carry a thing of zippo fluid to clean out trigger groups if the need arises.
Everyone gets confused on grease and oil in the gun industry. The rest of the world has known the difference for decades. Grease is used in open environments. Oils are used in closed systems with filters. Think of any vehicle or heavy equipment and where each is used.
Grease does not attract dust. But what grease does, and oil does not, is that grease encapsulates and suspends particulate matter, keeping the gunk away from bearing surfaces. Oil does not.
Grease does not attract dust. But what grease does, and oil does not, is that grease encapsulates and suspends particulate matter, keeping the gunk away from bearing surfaces. Oil does not.
Here's the list I give to my Basic Precision Rifle students. Anyone ever want a hands on tutorial, give me a holler. Bring your rifle over to my shop and we'll knock it out.
BROWNELL'S
VFG 3-pellet adapter 084-000-020
VFG felt pellets, .30 caliber 929-100-300
.30 caliber bore brush, 3 pack 084-401-029
Bore Tech .30 jag 509-000-162
Mil Spec .30 patches 546-100-030
Iosso bore cleaner 072-000-002
MD Labs XF-7 grease 100-002-242 (for folks that are squeamish about using automotive grease)
MIDWAY USA
Tipton Action/Chamber cleaning 109658
Tipton cleaning swabs 115373
Montana Xtreme Copper Killer 6oz: 525120 / 20oz: 525117
Tipton cleaning rod, .27 - .45 caliber 165130
Mike Lucas Bore Guide phone 803-356-0282
I really like the Bore Tech rods as well. Those are what I use.
BROWNELL'S
VFG 3-pellet adapter 084-000-020
VFG felt pellets, .30 caliber 929-100-300
.30 caliber bore brush, 3 pack 084-401-029
Bore Tech .30 jag 509-000-162
Mil Spec .30 patches 546-100-030
Iosso bore cleaner 072-000-002
MD Labs XF-7 grease 100-002-242 (for folks that are squeamish about using automotive grease)
MIDWAY USA
Tipton Action/Chamber cleaning 109658
Tipton cleaning swabs 115373
Montana Xtreme Copper Killer 6oz: 525120 / 20oz: 525117
Tipton cleaning rod, .27 - .45 caliber 165130
Mike Lucas Bore Guide phone 803-356-0282
I really like the Bore Tech rods as well. Those are what I use.
Flushes out the trigger, dries quickly and leaves a thin, dry layer of lubricant.
With a trigger like the Remington 700, you can flush it with Zippo fluid and give it a light blow out, or let it set and "drain" for a while. The fluid will flush out gunk and debris and leave behind a light film as a lubricant.
If more folks did this, Remington wouldn't have to defend themselves from a bogus lawsuit every few years.
Best way to clean in the field when time and a full bench of supplies isn'tavailable. Can easily carry it in a pack.
So what's the consensus on bore-snakes?
I realize it doesn't catch everything and is not meant as a full cleaning alternative, but just curious who uses them and with what solvents/etc
I realize it doesn't catch everything and is not meant as a full cleaning alternative, but just curious who uses them and with what solvents/etc