Were you raised in a barn? "Hare-brained" isn't exactly a compliment.
I would like to see the study you referenced. Can you provide a link? Always happy to learn.
The conclusion in the report you mentioned about lubed guns exhibiting increased bolt longevity makes perfect sense. Hardly seems worthy of spending tax dollars to research.
That is exactly what I was saying. The problem is that there are few useful surface applied "non-aerosolizing" lubes that do not oxidize, do not react with powder residue, can withstand extreme high pressure, and are stable at high temperatures. A very big order. When you find one, let us know. And while you are at it, define the meaning of "high temperature." In the meantime, we will just have to get along with good enough.what you should be concerned about is using a good non-aerosolizing oil/grease combination that does not combust and is stable in high temperatures.
I have no interest in etching my weapons. But so far, I have not heard anything that suggests that citrus cleaners intended specifically for bike use will etch anodized aluminum, chrome plating, stainless steel, or carburized carbon steel. Those are the materials in an Ar15.
Bike parts are bare aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome plating, paint, and sometimes, carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. Almost identical to AR15 materials, and without anodized coatings, the aluminum is even more likely to etch/corrode. It seems unlikely that manufacturers of bike cleaners would risk the liability of corroding (etching = corroding) their customer's bikes, but I suppose it could happen.
Worse things happen with gun products. For instance, Shooter's Choice solvent (actually GM Brake Cleaner repackaged for firearm use) when unintentionally mixed in a stainless steel gun barrel with Sweets 7.62 solvent will etch and pit the barrel. So your point is worthy of experimentation. I will followup with some results later.
I agree with your point about it not being necessary to "degrease" a rifle. That was not my intention anyway. A little copper and carbon left in the pores of a barrel's internal surfaces make it more accurate, in my experience. Most civilian guns don't typically get as dirty as a bike chain, so I don't see the need for degreasers. But I am interested to see if it cuts caked on fouling on a bolt tail as well as Slip carbon killer.



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