Top Choices for Gun Oil: What Works for You?

[Alan]

I've been experimenting with various gun oils and would love to know what everyone else is using. Whether it's for a long-range rifle or a compact pistol, what brand do you find delivers the best performance?

 

[Tim Horton]

Many years ago, I went to a ....down-sizing... garage sale of an old guy who was a retired chemist with Federal Cartridge.. He had many ....interesting.... things in his hobby equipment and supplies..

One thing I learned from him was a mix of 2 parts red automatic transmission fluid and 1 part K1 kerosene will be a good lube for most all cold weather applications.. Also 1 part ATF, 1 part K1 is a good first use cleaning solution.. When your fire arm is clean then use a much smaller amount of your more expensive products if you must..

My 5 cents of experience..

 

[CTom]

Very little oil is used on any of my guns, me preferring dry graphite powder as a lube. All of the bores and surfaces do get a wipe with WD-40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor though and I see nary a sign of rust. Ever.