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Thanks Marshall! Will definitely be giving SuperLube a try.
With the actual differences in viscosity as well as our own preferences, anyone ever try thinning out grease with oil or something?
Actually, synthetic ATF+4 is on my rifle right now. Thinner than the 10W30 or other motor oil but doesn't dry up like the lighter lubes. Has worked well for some light range work, but I honestly haven't had a chance to run it hard yet.
If you have a spare bottle, might want to try some. YMMV.
I will start by saying there really isn't a bad choice here. The fact is to use a lube and if your going to shoot over 300 rounds in one day squirt a drop on the holes in the bolt and the lugs because it burns off.
My favorite lube for moving parts is Breakfree LP. It's a hair thicker than the other guys.
I like Breakfree CLP for the inside of the barrel to protect it and clean out anything the Bore solvant missed.
Rem Oil has it's use. I like this oil for .22's as the parts are smaller and finer and for the Bolts of Bolt action rifles. It's a thinner oil.
I have also used this oil to clean some of my friends new .22's that are made with plastic and alumnium. Rem oil will clean and not hurt plastic.
On the outside of the gun to protect from Rust and fingerprints. I like Birchwood casey Barricade ( Formerly known as Sheath),
A quick mist and a wipe with a clean rag and the gun stays better than new. The guns in the vault also get a recoat every 6 months to a year.
I recently got some samples of Machine Gunners lube, Slip 2000 EWL, and Weapon Sheild CLP. All seem thinner and seam to run more than Breakfee LP. But I plan to test them more.
The key is to use a lube. I have a friend that used to run his guns almost bone dry. I got him to start using lube and his gun are much more reliable now.
As I mentioned previously, I use BF CLP and BF LP myself. LP exclusively on the bolt and carrier. I have nothing official, only my personal observations during cleaning, but I’ve noticed that the LP leaves far less carbon behind verses the CLP.
Have you experienced similar utilizing BF LP?
Breakfree for most of my weapons works just fine.
I have to say several moths ago I read a magazine article comparing several popular gun lubes, and a few were found to contain water. ( I cant remember the magazine but I will look for it).
After reading several posts from members suggesting synthetic motor oil, I gave it a try, and I’m please. I have used the following spray on lubes, Break free, Lithium grease, Silicone, Moly Lube, WD 40, Rem Oil, and so on. I have to say synthetic motor oil works as well, and costs less. Cheaper costs allow for generous use of lube. Next I would like to try wheel bearing grease which several guys have suggested. Sounds like a great idea when I think about it. IMO, the Moly lube is expensive and to me looks like carbon fouling, lithium grease worked well for long term storage. I tried it on a WASR & WASR mags, and it worked well.
Sorry, not to hijack, what about cleaners/degreasers? I read about brake cleaners but not too sure since ARs have plastic/polymer parts?
Carbine and Glocks- Slide Glide, a tenacious light synthetic grease. Doesn't run or burn off, easy to clean. Probably not a good choice for middle east dusty conditions, but fine for VA.
MP
I haven't noticed about less carbon build up. Last week I cleaned two AR's and I tried your method with the Breakfree Foam. Made cleaning a snap. I do miss the Hoppes #9 smell.