Best lube for AR?

[Glock9mm1990]

Gun lube is a scam. Just get a quart of synthetic motor oil and save money. It stays on longer, resists heat better and doesn’t run off as much.

[maximus83]

Someone should tell us what lube does not work.

They all work. Define "work", and define "for what purpose."

[ABNAK]

I will clean with Breakfree CLP, to include the barrel. For lubing (like the BCG) I use Slip2000 EWL.

I can tell you from experience that Fireclean is hogwash. I had a Colt 6920 that I lubed with Fireclean and didn't shoot that particular upper again for like 2 years. It wouldn't even cycle when fired the shit had gummed up so bad in the BCG.

[battlestage]

I've been using Cherry Balmz Black Rifle Balm. Is it the best? It works well enough.

[Uncas47]

I've been using Cherry Balmz Black Rifle Balm. Is it the best? It works well enough.

This or FCD Snake Oil on high wear, in combination with a quality light oil elsewhere. I prefer to lube directly and not rely on migration. Grease or oil where needed only, when needed only.

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School of The American Rifle

[Uncas47]

School of The American Rifle

Chad lubes a lot of weapons, I prefer to meet my needs, not his.

[RUTGERS95]

School of The American Rifle

dumbest $hit I've seen in a long time

[Glock9mm1990]

Yeah I’ll just stick with regular Mobil 1. I use 10W-30. Lube as you normally would.

[RUTGERS95]

Yeah I’ll just stick with regular Mobil 1. I use 10W-30. Lube as you normally would.

it's all I use, everything else is just a waste of money. There is nothing that is materially better and when you factor in cost, nothing is better period.