Steve in PA
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I've been using Rem Oil (with teflon) for several years on all my guns, never a problem.
I do have a large bottle of FP-10 that I just cracked open.
I do have a large bottle of FP-10 that I just cracked open.
Rem Oil any good ?
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Jadecristal
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GigaBuist said: A guy that just bought his first pistol was sold Rem Oil as a cleaning and lubricating all-in-one solution. Pretty sure the guy that suggested that has some pretty abused firearms!
I hope that you weren't referring to me, but I'm betting you were.
My poor Glock hasn't actually SEEN any of said RemOil yet, and I'm more than happy to uhh... do nothing with it, or go smack the store that sold it to me.
Someone really should comment on using a gun snake (for 9mm, 357, etc) on my Glock 17 too, if anyone has/does/knows anything about it. I'd really like to know before something *bad* happens.
At the danger of mirroring my post in another section, I'm a newbie, and don't know what FP-10 and CLP are. Could someone enlighten me?
Jadecristal
I hope that you weren't referring to me, but I'm betting you were.
My poor Glock hasn't actually SEEN any of said RemOil yet, and I'm more than happy to uhh... do nothing with it, or go smack the store that sold it to me.
Someone really should comment on using a gun snake (for 9mm, 357, etc) on my Glock 17 too, if anyone has/does/knows anything about it. I'd really like to know before something *bad* happens.
At the danger of mirroring my post in another section, I'm a newbie, and don't know what FP-10 and CLP are. Could someone enlighten me?
Jadecristal
WonderNine
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DO NOT use teflon products on the exterior of your gun. It'll be like trying to shoot a 9mm out of the mouth of a rainbow trout for months.
Selfdfenz
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"DO NOT use teflon products on the exterior of your gun. It'll be like trying to shoot a 9mm out of the mouth of a rainbow trout for months."
I was under the impression teflon in the bore could be a negative.
Can you explain how teflon on the outside of the firearm causes problems?
THX
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I was under the impression teflon in the bore could be a negative.
Can you explain how teflon on the outside of the firearm causes problems?
THX
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WhiteKnight
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Would make it more slippery, methinks.
lycanthrope
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"CLP" is Cleaner/Lubricant/Protectant all in one product. FP-10 is the brand name of a CLP.
H'lo,
Been usin' Butch's Bore Shine or Hoppes #9 to clean the bores then CLP in the bores and action.
When storing my guns I use a thin coat of RIG. Never had any rust or other problems.
(Just my .02 cents worth)
BTW, dosen't Hoppes#9 smell GREAT. They should make an aftershave with that smell.
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Been usin' Butch's Bore Shine or Hoppes #9 to clean the bores then CLP in the bores and action.
When storing my guns I use a thin coat of RIG. Never had any rust or other problems.
(Just my .02 cents worth)
BTW, dosen't Hoppes#9 smell GREAT. They should make an aftershave with that smell.
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clubsoda22
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where the heck do you find Breakfree? It said walmart carried it on their websight....well, not my walmart.
The Wal Mart near me carries Break Free and Rem Oil. Only the CLP though. Not the LP. I like the Break Free Greased Lightning for lubricating the rails of my autos, but have not seen any for a while. Maby they discontinued it. Most of the gun stores, at least around here, stock Break Free LP and CLP.
GigaBuist
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JadeCrystal,
Nope, this is a guy in Grand Rapids MI that I'm referring to. It seems there's more than one guy behind the counter in the midwest that thinks Rem Oil is a good cleaner. Must be related.
Nope, this is a guy in Grand Rapids MI that I'm referring to. It seems there's more than one guy behind the counter in the midwest that thinks Rem Oil is a good cleaner. Must be related.
DDGator
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The jargon gets confusing. People say CLP when they mean "Breakfree CLP" -- but, as pointed out, CLP is a generic term for "Clean, Lube & Protect."
RemOil is a CLP also.
RemOil is a CLP also.
Red_SC
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I have several lubes I use, including Breakfree and RemOil. I use whatever is handy for lube and the outside. I never put RemOil in my barrels, though. I've read where several prominent gunsmiths said to never use a product with Teflon in the barrel. It will eventually build up deposits that are nearly impossible to remove. I don't have first hand experience with this one, but I've heard enough people say they've experienced it to make it not worth the risk.
Breakfree also sells a lubricant/protectant version. If you are just looking for it to lub and protect (I use something else to clean) would the lubricant/protectant be better than the CLP? Work as well?
Thanks for anyone with any comments,
patent
Black Snowman
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I recently started using FP-10 and love it. I use Rem Oil to hose things down for storage. The nasty smell reminds me to wipe them down and swab the bore before shooting them
sm
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Rem-oil
Yeah I've used it. Rem-oil and everything else under the sun have been in the shooter's kits over the years.
Off course shoot at a Remington range. in particular, not to mention others..must of had 100 of the little samples of Rem-oil around here at one time. Breafree must of had 50. Nobody remembers "Rusty Duck" line of products I bet. STOS is another
Get into competition, use samples from kits...won't have to buy a thing for a long time.
I don't use the FP-10, and other stuff mentioned. I have my druthers, but then again I have been known to grab what was handy.
Kinda nice to buy lube and stuff locally, though I needed a bunch of what I used to clean a collection and ordered a half gallon of what I use...I'm not a shopper, and with schedule I hated going out of my way.
Prefer NOT to use Teflon , especially in bores. I treat bores with RIG.
[that is - whenever I may actually clean a bore ( new gun) or eventually get one dirty enough to require cleaning. Usually means rain, mud, snow - not rd count. As long as chamber is clean and dry...and no obstructions in bore, I shoot it. I shoot Jacketed bullets...even after a year of not cleaning the pistol bbl ain't shrunk from .45 to .22...nor have the 9mm...not even the .22 bores shrunk.]
IMNSHO
Yeah I've used it. Rem-oil and everything else under the sun have been in the shooter's kits over the years.
Off course shoot at a Remington range. in particular, not to mention others..must of had 100 of the little samples of Rem-oil around here at one time. Breafree must of had 50. Nobody remembers "Rusty Duck" line of products I bet. STOS is another
Get into competition, use samples from kits...won't have to buy a thing for a long time.
I don't use the FP-10, and other stuff mentioned. I have my druthers, but then again I have been known to grab what was handy.
Kinda nice to buy lube and stuff locally, though I needed a bunch of what I used to clean a collection and ordered a half gallon of what I use...I'm not a shopper, and with schedule I hated going out of my way.
Prefer NOT to use Teflon , especially in bores. I treat bores with RIG.
[that is - whenever I may actually clean a bore ( new gun) or eventually get one dirty enough to require cleaning. Usually means rain, mud, snow - not rd count. As long as chamber is clean and dry...and no obstructions in bore, I shoot it. I shoot Jacketed bullets...even after a year of not cleaning the pistol bbl ain't shrunk from .45 to .22...nor have the 9mm...not even the .22 bores shrunk.]
IMNSHO
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SLCDave
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SM, they sell Rusty Duck at the Walmart near me, along with Breakfree CLP, the Birtchwood-Casey line (Gun Scrubber, Sheath, Etc) RemOil, Outers stuff and some Hoppes products, not all. Someone on another forum said their local Walmart sells Eezox (Another CLP "Wonderproduct) too, but mine doesn't.
I like Eezox myself, but for real cleaning, Hoppes #9 is my choice, with a little Militec-1 Grease on the higher friction moving parts.
I like Eezox myself, but for real cleaning, Hoppes #9 is my choice, with a little Militec-1 Grease on the higher friction moving parts.
SLCDave
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SM, they sel Rusty Duck at the Walmart near me, along with Breakfree CLP, the Birtchwood-Casey line (Gun Scrubber, Sheath, Etc) RemOil, Outers stuff and some Hoppes products, not all. Someone on another forum said their local Walmart sells Eezox (Another CLP "Wonderproduct) too, but mine doesn't.
I like Eezox myself, but for real cleaning, Hoppes #9 is my choice, with a little Militec-1 Grease on the higher friction moving parts.
I like Eezox myself, but for real cleaning, Hoppes #9 is my choice, with a little Militec-1 Grease on the higher friction moving parts.
CZ-100
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I also have been using RemOil for years with NO problems at all
Ryder
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Rem oil is a great cleaner for my black powder guns. Soapy water is a pain in the butt. I'll use it on occasion to clean my modern guns also (if I run out of hoppes). Too thin for my liking to use as a lubricant.
ENC
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I have an article from a Gun Tests Magazine June 1994
There were fifteen products tested for rust prevention.
There were two samples one for rain and one for salt water.
Some of these products are found at Marine supply stores for boats.
The second place winner was the first of the products designed for Guns it was Outers Metal Seal.
The dead last product Rem Oil. I would use WD-40 before I would use Rem Oil for a rust preventative.
There were fifteen products tested for rust prevention.
There were two samples one for rain and one for salt water.
Some of these products are found at Marine supply stores for boats.
The second place winner was the first of the products designed for Guns it was Outers Metal Seal.
The dead last product Rem Oil. I would use WD-40 before I would use Rem Oil for a rust preventative.
Steve in PA
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Rem Oil is meant to be a lubricant, not a rust preventative.
Bought a couple of tubes of the stuff a while back just in case but never really needed it. It looked so watery that it's hard to believe it will stay where you want it to.
Years ago I bought two gallons of navy surplus "light lubricating oil" for 50 cents a gallon and am still working off that. Also picked up a gallon of Break-Free but have barely tapped it as I think dedicated products do better than the miracle stuff.
Am playing with the sample Militec oil which may be ok, and have gone to the Militec grease for the M1 and M1A. In their case you can actually hear them work more smoothly as compared with the old Lubriplate 130-A issue grease.
As for solvent, have been using Ed's Red home brew for about four years now with excellent results.
Frankly I don 't think it makes a heck of a lot of difference most of the time. If the owner is fairly conscientious about maintenance he's at least use SOMETHING.
It's not so much what soap the guy uses as whether or not he takes baths at all.
Years ago I bought two gallons of navy surplus "light lubricating oil" for 50 cents a gallon and am still working off that. Also picked up a gallon of Break-Free but have barely tapped it as I think dedicated products do better than the miracle stuff.
Am playing with the sample Militec oil which may be ok, and have gone to the Militec grease for the M1 and M1A. In their case you can actually hear them work more smoothly as compared with the old Lubriplate 130-A issue grease.
As for solvent, have been using Ed's Red home brew for about four years now with excellent results.
Frankly I don 't think it makes a heck of a lot of difference most of the time. If the owner is fairly conscientious about maintenance he's at least use SOMETHING.
It's not so much what soap the guy uses as whether or not he takes baths at all.
sm
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Yep.
Got some folks saying you don't use their "soap" you still ain't bathing tho'. Got folks believing and worshipping such...well if some "soaps" ever stop being made, gonna be a lot of dirty, smelling, lost souls looking for a new "soap" to nip at the heels of.
Besides, some folks clean and lube "clean" guns...never give the stuff a chance to run a bazillon rds, to generate the heat of a spaceship on re-entry. [ whatever the marketing dealie of the month is] I don't think 20 rds, 100, 300 rds qualify. I last shot 400 rds through one of my CCW in one sitting
I last cleaned that one CCW in the fall of '03. I did take a look after a thunderstorm...can of Dust- Off blew out the nelphs, one drop of oil on finger rubbed lightly on rails, racked, wiped off that residue so none seen or felt...about a month ago. Maybe summer I'll check again...whether I shoot it or not. It gets RIG every month or so on externals...that tub of RIG is probably 15 - 20 yrs old.
The last guns I've cleaned were not mine...a collection of 30 that needed going through for an insurance/estate dealie.
If folks shot as much as they worry about gun lubes...
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