Best lube for AR?

**Grand58742** · 11-05-20, 15:37

Why does it always have to be Mobil 1?

Why doesn't Castrol ever get any love?

**Disciple** · 11-05-20, 15:37

Originally Posted by 1168

Olive oil smells best.

I prefer G96 by that measure.

**wetidlerjr** · 11-05-20, 16:11

Originally Posted by 1168

Olive oil smells best.

I think you are on to something.

**seb5** · 11-05-20, 16:18

Originally Posted by 1168

Olive oil smells best.

Sorry, If you're um, middle aged and grew up with an overcleaned .22 in your formative years, there is nothing better on blued steel than Hoppes #9! As a 10 year old I thought it was nectar of the God's. I keep a can around just to bring back childhood memories.

FWIW I use Slip2000 now on my AR's.

**gaijin** · 11-05-20, 16:21

Choji Oil was omitted.......
WTF?

**PhoPoweR** · 11-05-20, 16:35

Been using Geissele Go-Juice/Very Thin Grease for quite a few years now with good results. Nothing negative to say about it.

**kirkland** · 11-05-20, 16:46

Originally Posted by Grand58742

Why does it always have to be Mobil 1?

Why doesn't Castrol ever get any love?

The ATF in the poll was Castrol brand

**Eurodriver** · 11-05-20, 17:44

As I’ve matured and realized I’m not invincible I’ve began using non toxic stuff wherever possible (not just gun related, but in general). I like Slip 2000 EWL for this purpose.

However, Nightchief recently put me on to that Cherry Balms grease and I found it quite good for the wear areas on the outside of the BCG. I also know some Texans who use Rem-Oil and it seems to work pretty well. Their guns work 75-80% of the time which is great considering they built them themselves and had no idea what they were doing.