Originally Posted by
Tzoid
I use Militec 1 and CLP
What's the deal with using Motor Oil ?
Thanks for all the great info and Merry Christmas
It works great as a lube.
I guess I'm old school. I use gun oils in guns and motor oil in engines.
All my ARs are worth over $2K a piece, so I'm going to use the best synthetic gun oils I can. I don't salt water dive (haven't since 1983 and then not with a rifle). I'm a civilian and don't hump a rifle in the desert or jungle or whatever. I do sometimes shoot/hunt in the rain. If I don't use them for a week or so I wipe down the steel parts of my rifles with BreakFree CLP Weapon wipes. This is where I prefer a coating of Norrells Moly (on the exterior surfaces of the barrel, gas block/FSB etc.) The Norrells seals up the parkerizing preventing rust. (that's what I used on your 18" barrel and gas block Tim).
It really doesn't matter what you lube your rifle with as long as it's 'wet' (wet = dripping wet). Wet works. Some lubes will burn off more quickly than others, either way when shooting/training/competing I relube every 200 to 300 rounds.
Merry Christmas Tim and Merry Christmas to all!
Robb
Chief Armorer for Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas VA
Chief Armorer for Corp Arms (FFL 07-08/SOT 02)
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