arcticap
Member
I didn't have time to clean my 1858 Remington after going to the range yesterday and firing .36 shots through it. So I bought some pure mineral oil and coated the whole gun and 2 cylinders with it after I came home late. Then I let it soak overnight until I had the time to clean it this afternoon.
Since American Pioneer powder doesn't have any corrosive ingredients, the mineral oil is basically all that's needed to protect the gun until it's cleaned. Most of the APP fouling was soft, partially dissolved and fairly easy to wipe clean after it was saturated with the mineral oil. So I decided to try a new cleaning method by simply using the mineral oil and some elbow grease without using any soap & water. Thus avoiding the need to take the extra steps required to dry it off.
Then with the grips removed, I used a cotton swab to apply mineral oil to the internal workings without needing to take the gun apart. I was also able to reach in an wipe out whatever small amount of residue had accumulated since the gun was purchased used.
The viscosity and lubricating qualities of the mineral oil are very similar to petroleum based gun oil. It is clear and odorless and is compatible for use with BP because mineral oil is also the basic ingredient of Bore Butter/Wonder Lube.
I like shooting C&B revolver with the non-corrosive APP, and being able to use the mineral oil to delay and/or clean up the gun afterward is just an added benefit.
Now that I've tried mineral oil, I'll use it again to clean & lube in the future.
IMHO mineral oil may offer some advantages over using vegetable oils to lube.
Since American Pioneer powder doesn't have any corrosive ingredients, the mineral oil is basically all that's needed to protect the gun until it's cleaned. Most of the APP fouling was soft, partially dissolved and fairly easy to wipe clean after it was saturated with the mineral oil. So I decided to try a new cleaning method by simply using the mineral oil and some elbow grease without using any soap & water. Thus avoiding the need to take the extra steps required to dry it off.
Then with the grips removed, I used a cotton swab to apply mineral oil to the internal workings without needing to take the gun apart. I was also able to reach in an wipe out whatever small amount of residue had accumulated since the gun was purchased used.
The viscosity and lubricating qualities of the mineral oil are very similar to petroleum based gun oil. It is clear and odorless and is compatible for use with BP because mineral oil is also the basic ingredient of Bore Butter/Wonder Lube.
I like shooting C&B revolver with the non-corrosive APP, and being able to use the mineral oil to delay and/or clean up the gun afterward is just an added benefit.
Now that I've tried mineral oil, I'll use it again to clean & lube in the future.
IMHO mineral oil may offer some advantages over using vegetable oils to lube.
Last edited: