Back in a day, I switched to WD-40 to lube up my shotguns ect. I now use Miltec on everything…
However, I just came across some info on WD-40…
Just a thought… WD-40 is niether a cleaner nor a lubricant, it is a penetrant. Penetrants can get into your cartridge primer and render it dead in very little time. (think “click” instead of “bang”)
Anyone still use the man’s colone for there guns?
Don’t know if this is true, but I had always heard WD-40 will evaporate over time, leaving no lubricant, and a nasty “scum” all over everything. I only lube my guns in the off season. They get a very light wipe with oil during season during heavy use, and then cleaned after every use.
Very little click, much bang 
Don’t know if this is true, but I had always heard WD-40 will evaporate over time, leaving no lubricant, and a nasty “scum” all over everything. I only lube my guns in the off season. They get a very light wipe with oil during season during heavy use, and then cleaned after every use.
Very little click, much bang
what i think is hilarious is guys who go through the scent elimination process–hanging clothes out/scent free wash etc.etc, and then wipe there gun down w/ wd-40 and go hunting, you can smell it from a mile away 
what i think is hilarious is guys who go through the scent elimination process–hanging clothes out/scent free wash etc.etc, and then wipe there gun down w/ wd-40 and go hunting, you can smell it from a mile away
AND ALSO WD-40 WILL GUM UP WHEN SPRAYED ON AND THEN USED IN COLD WEATHER REALLY BAD…. 
I HEARD ATLEAST 
AND ALSO WD-40 WILL GUM UP WHEN SPRAYED ON AND THEN USED IN COLD WEATHER REALLY BAD…. I HEARD ATLEAST
I believe WD-40 to be a cleaner or solvent that breaks down residue, from my experience.
I few years back I ditched the WD for products specifically marketed for firearms and have liked it much better than WD-40.
Off course, I can’t think off the top of my head what I use though.
Sully
I believe WD-40 to be a cleaner or solvent that breaks down residue, from my experience.
I few years back I ditched the WD for products specifically marketed for firearms and have liked it much better than WD-40.
Off course, I can’t think off the top of my head what I use though.
Sully
I am of the opinion less is better during the hunting season. Very light wipe of oil to keep the rust away and thats it. But I am also one that cleans the gut of my fire arms after EVERY use.
Once the season is over I give each a full rub down and extra lubricant for seasonal storage. (REMOIL for this guy.) Not because it’s better but thats what I’m used to. 
I am of the opinion less is better during the hunting season. Very light wipe of oil to keep the rust away and thats it. But I am also one that cleans the gut of my fire arms after EVERY use.
Once the season is over I give each a full rub down and extra lubricant for seasonal storage. (REMOIL for this guy.) Not because it’s better but thats what I’m used to.
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what i think is hilarious is guys who go through the scent elimination process–hanging clothes out/scent free wash etc.etc, and then wipe there gun down w/ wd-40 and go hunting, you can smell it from a mile away
HEY!
It attracts fish, why wouldn’t it attrack deer!?!?!?! 
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what i think is hilarious is guys who go through the scent elimination process–hanging clothes out/scent free wash etc.etc, and then wipe there gun down w/ wd-40 and go hunting, you can smell it from a mile away
HEY!
It attracts fish, why wouldn’t it attrack deer!?!?!?!
FYI~ Gary uses WD-40 on his Mushy lures…like $25. a lure shouldn’t be enough!
FYI~ Gary uses WD-40 on his Mushy lures…like $25. a lure shouldn’t be enough!
Does anyone use this?
MILITEC-1
CHARACTERISTICS: MILITEC-1 Synthetic Metal Conditioner has the unique ability to create a complex, molecular compound within the surface of heated gunmetal. This causes MILITEC-1 to become part of the metal, not merely a temporary coating or a boundary film. There are two main characteristics of this safe new compound. First, it seals and conditions the metal by stiffening (not hardening) the metal surface. Second, it makes the gunmetal self-lubricating under all environmental conditions.
Does anyone use this?
MILITEC-1
CHARACTERISTICS: MILITEC-1 Synthetic Metal Conditioner has the unique ability to create a complex, molecular compound within the surface of heated gunmetal. This causes MILITEC-1 to become part of the metal, not merely a temporary coating or a boundary film. There are two main characteristics of this safe new compound. First, it seals and conditions the metal by stiffening (not hardening) the metal surface. Second, it makes the gunmetal self-lubricating under all environmental conditions.
Rem oil here.
big g
Rem oil here.
big g
I’m not saying I’m correct but, I have used WD40 for like ever. I have not had any problems, and I do have some fire arms I cherish! I spray a cloth and then wipe the gun down every now and then, maybe ever 2 months. I have myself convinced it helps. The way my guns look and operate, I know it hasn’t hurt!
When a gun goes to the field and comes home, I clean with gun solvent then wipe down with gun oil.
Bret
I’m not saying I’m correct but, I have used WD40 for like ever. I have not had any problems, and I do have some fire arms I cherish! I spray a cloth and then wipe the gun down every now and then, maybe ever 2 months. I have myself convinced it helps. The way my guns look and operate, I know it hasn’t hurt!
When a gun goes to the field and comes home, I clean with gun solvent then wipe down with gun oil.
Bret
Break-Free for me
Break-Free for me
I use rem-oil also. but the thing is, if you use wd to wipe down the gun, it still can collect moisture and rust. if you use oil, the metal gets coated and resist moisture so you are able to leave them in the safe longer without having to wipe them down. now the guy that I duck hunt with has his shotgun hardcase sprayed down with WD, that is only if the case gets wet, we can still put the guns in there until we get home and wipe down with oil. oil is the way to go. I used to clean my M-16 with simple green! it takes the carbon off really fast, but hard on the blueing.
shane
I use rem-oil also. but the thing is, if you use wd to wipe down the gun, it still can collect moisture and rust. if you use oil, the metal gets coated and resist moisture so you are able to leave them in the safe longer without having to wipe them down. now the guy that I duck hunt with has his shotgun hardcase sprayed down with WD, that is only if the case gets wet, we can still put the guns in there until we get home and wipe down with oil. oil is the way to go. I used to clean my M-16 with simple green! it takes the carbon off really fast, but hard on the blueing.
shane
I use G96 on the outside and Break Free on the inside
I use G96 on the outside and Break Free on the inside
I still just use the Outer’s brand of solvent and gun oil. I haven’t tried any of the other products mentioned. A good cleaning and a light coat of oil on the metal and the wood and in the safe they go without any problems 
I still just use the Outer’s brand of solvent and gun oil. I haven’t tried any of the other products mentioned. A good cleaning and a light coat of oil on the metal and the wood and in the safe they go without any problems
Rem-Oil. 
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