I agree with JohnBiltz that shooters worry too much about lubrication. The good news is that even if you get ti wrong its rarely causes a serious problem.
The only non gun specific lubrication I've used for years is Ed Harris's recommendation of a 50/50 mix of odorless kerosene as thinner and Type F transmission fluid. This combination is a thin lubricant with characteristics of the military's pre 40's sperm wale based lubricant.
Type F transmission fluid has much better characteristics for lubrication of firearms than say an engine motor oil. It is formulated from high quality lubricating oils that contains dispersant additives making it spread between metal surfaces. ATF has superior anti wear along with anti oxidation properties on both steel and copper alloys. It has good high temperature protection and flows well at low temps.
The only non gun specific lubrication I've used for years is Ed Harris's recommendation of a 50/50 mix of odorless kerosene as thinner and Type F transmission fluid. This combination is a thin lubricant with characteristics of the military's pre 40's sperm wale based lubricant.
Type F transmission fluid has much better characteristics for lubrication of firearms than say an engine motor oil. It is formulated from high quality lubricating oils that contains dispersant additives making it spread between metal surfaces. ATF has superior anti wear along with anti oxidation properties on both steel and copper alloys. It has good high temperature protection and flows well at low temps.