Castrol/hoppes gun oil

[daniel craig]

I’ve been using an old can of Castrol/Hoppes synthetic a bit and let me tell you what, I actually really like it! Seems to clean and lube well. Only issue is I can’t seem to find any of it ANYWHERE.

Any y’all use it? What do you think? Where do you source yours?

Edit: y’all please stay on track. I’m not interested in motor oil. This post is about this specific item, let’s keep it focused around that mmmk?

 

[brasscollector]

I go to the local auto parts store for some synthetic 10w40. Been using the same quart for years and have seen no ill effects on any of my guns. YMMV

 

[FL-NC]

I buy a quart of the cheapest generic motor oil I can find at auto zone.

 

[daniel craig]

I buy a quart of the cheapest generic motor oil I can find at auto zone.

I really don’t think it’s the same as generic motor oil.

 

[George P]

I was running out of my various "gun oils" so I bought a quart of Valvoline synthetic. I am almost 64, it should outlast me. I did have my Google-Queen wife find me some small plastic bottles with long needles and I use them for the actual dispensing of both my Shooter's Choice bore cleaner and the motor oil.

 

[ericuda]

Sorry most on here cant read. How old is the can. I have never used it but kinda curious.

 

[daniel craig]

Sorry most on here cant read. How old is the can. I have never used it but kinda curious.

You know... I’m not sure. 5-10 years old I think.

 

[Golfanaticshooter]

View attachment 931411 I’ve been using an old can of Castrol/Hoppes synthetic a bit and let me tell you what, I actually really like it! Seems to clean and lube well. Only issue is I can’t seem to find any of it ANYWHERE.

Any y’all use it? What do you think? Where do you source yours.

Where did you originally find it? I've never seen that product, I would bet it works well.

 

[Jim Watson]

I googled mention of Castrol Hoppes in 1997.

I have a little left of a can of Castrol Hoppes Rust Protection. No recollection of source.

 

[Pat Riot]

Wow! You aren’t kidding @daniel craig
I cannot find Hoppe’s Castrol synthetic gun lube anywhere.

I have been using Mobil 1 5W20 synthetic motor oil and Mobil 1 grease on my guns for some time now and it works very well. It stays where you put it. It does not migrate and heat does not seem to affect it. I get my oilers from Amazon.
2-1 OZ bottles with stainless needle tip for All your Gun Oils by Novinex https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B076WVC8BW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_94JgFbBMPX8R8

 

[Drail]

A few years back I started using air tool oil on firearms and am still amazed how well it works and how easy it is to find and is cheap. Every auto parts and hardware store sells it. It is the perfect weight does not seem to ever evaporate away or turn to varnish. Try some. Dexron ATF works very well and is sold everywhere too. Most "gun oils" have become ridiculously overpriced (for a 4 oz. bottle).

 

[George P]

Wow! You aren’t kidding @daniel craig
I cannot find Hoppe’s Castrol synthetic gun lube anywhere.

I have been using Mobil 1 5W20 synthetic motor oil and Mobil 1 grease on my guns for some time now and it works very well. It stays where you put it. It does not migrate and heat does not seem to affect it. I get my oilers from Amazon.
2-1 OZ bottles with stainless needle tip for All your Gun Oils by Novinex https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B076WVC8BW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_94JgFbBMPX8R8

Those are just like the 6 pack my wife got me for about $10...GREAT bottles for getting oil/cleaner into tight/small places!

 

[daniel craig]

Where did you originally find it? I've never seen that product, I would bet it works well.

I wish I could remember!

 

[Jim Watson]

Say, has anybody tried real castor oil as a gun lubricant?
It could be another merchandising coup like Fire Clean and Froglube.

 

[Texas10mm]

If one needs bottles for oil go to http://www.precisionoilerplus.com/

 

[George P]

If one needs bottles for oil go to http://www.precisionoilerplus.com/

I believe that is where my wife found them; webpage looks familiar.

 

[Jim Watson]

Needle oilers are convenient but I wish mine had a larger needle, it takes a hard squeeze with the viscosity I like.

 

[Master Blaster]

I have a can of it on the shelf it dates to 2000.
Try Castro's top of the line synthetic motor oil, $6 a quart.

 

[daniel craig]

I have a can of it on the shelf it dates to 2000.
Try Castro's top of the line synthetic motor oil, $6 a quart.

Yeah but not made in conjunction with hoppes.

 

[Mark1964]

If someone is just seeking an excellent firearm lube, I'm with the crowd that says grab some synthetic motor oil through a needle-tip bottle. I use Mobil 1 5w20.
If you want a decent CLP at a savings, you can get a gallon of Radco for about $90.

 

[Texas10mm]

Needle oilers are convenient but I wish mine had a larger needle, it takes a hard squeeze with the viscosity I like.

http://www.precisionoilerplus.com/applicators-amp-dispensers.html

They have five different sizes.

 

[Cemetery21]

I see the reference to air tool oil and I have wondered about that.
In the last year or so, I had to buy automotive A/C compressor oil and the shop used very little out of the bottle. Anyone know if there is a negative to using this oil on guns or other items? It's PAG 46 refrigerant oil. I'm just too cheap to pitch it, but I will if it isn't safe/useful.

 

[Jim Watson]

My mechanic gave me a half can of AC oil that he said had been open beyond the shelf life.
It is a light fine oil and I mostly use it to keep the floating chamber of my SM Ace .22 free.
No reason not to use it other places.