Thread: The good and Bad of Gun Oil

After a long time seeking the perfect do it all oil, it I've given up. It seems to depend a bit on the gun, and what you're using it for.

Nowadays I use boretech for cleaning the bores of all rifles. I usually follow that with Kroil to protect the bore.

On my old hunting guns, lee-enfields and mausers, I use ballistol a lot for a cleaner/protectant, because it is fine for use on wood and leather. I don't want to screw my wood/bedding if the wrong oil gets into it.

On my ARs I use slip2000 to clean the action/parts, CLP to lube bolt, gas rings, springs, pins etc, and lithium grease on the bolt rails. On my chinese guns I use Ed's red as a cleaner/lube. On my M305, I also use lithium grease on bolt rails, and roller.

To me, it seems like the product you use will depend a bit on your rifle and needs. What works well for one, might not be so great for others. I've got a box full of other oils/solvents that I've tried over the years, most of them just didn't measure up, or I found something that worked better for me.