lilguy
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There seems to be many different oils folks use on their guns. From Rem oil to 75-140 gear oil to Kroil and on infinitum. For long term storage, any preferences? Or just wipe them down with any good clean oil and stow it away?
Ballistol also tastes good.... Or so I'm told I mean..Ballistol for everything even the wood and leather. And the aroma is a bonus.
I have had to clean yellowy, gummed up internals from WD40 that did sit far too long without a recleaning/relubing.
I say BS Because, who in their right mind thinks they can let any metal be it guns, tools or what ever sit for years without any attention what so Ever and expect it to last. You put the Best oils money can buy on anything and let it set for years and see what happens. It builds dust, dirt and every day crud. Ever noticed a old car engine around the oil cap? The best oil used for years but never cleaned around the cap. Dust , dirt whatever builds up. No sense to blame it on whatever was used. Lack of attention to blame. There are several studies out there that compaire several products and oils come pretty low on the list compaired to Wd40 to prevent rust.
Yup. Just a bit of care like that and they’ll last for ages.I've been using Hoppes solvent and oil for many, many years. Have tried others from time to time but always come back to Hoppes... partially because the smell evokes memories of past hunting camps with long departed family and because it works really well. I have guns that I purchased new over 50 years ago that show no rust or oxidation. I've always wiped any firearm that I've handled with the same cloth that wiped excess oil off other ones before I put it away. I use that rag when I shuffle guns around the safe so it's the last thing that touches it.
I use oil sparingly being sure to wipe any excess off leaving a transparent film. Spending a few moments taking care of my firearms assures that they'll always be there for me when called on.
I’ll use it in certain situations, then I’ll wipe it off. Ol’ Norm Larsen himself with a fistful of cash couldn’t convince me to leave it on the insides.It's a free country (sort of) so use what you want.
For me WD40 comes nowhere near my guns.