Gun oils and solvents

[Bigwoodsman]

I need to pick up some gun oil and cleaning solvents. Haven't needed these for many years as a little goes a long ways. What is everyone using these days? Has anybody be tried the amsoil products?

Going to be cleaning and oiling my Winchester model 1200 and Remington 1100.

BW

[gitrdun]

I've not tried the Amsoil products. For bore cleaning, I use good old Hoppe's 9. To address copper fouling in rifles, Wipeout. As far as oiling or protection of the outer metal (shotguns and rifles), I use G96. I don't recommend that you spray or pour oil into the internals of your shotgun receivers, it'll just turn to muck over time. Take the extra time to strip them down and clean up is all you need.
Should you need extra help, feel free to PM me.
Good luck....

[Bigwoodsman]

I dismantle them to clean. I need new product so just thought I'd ask. I use compressed air solvent very minimal oiling then reassemble.

BW

[gitrdun]

Originally Posted by Bigwoodsman

I dismantle them to clean. I need new product so just thought I'd ask. I use compressed air solvent very minimal oiling then reassemble.

BW

Excellent that you dismantle them to clean. Don't use an oil to lubricate the moving or sliding surfaces as they will freeze up in cold weather. Besides, oil tends to hang on to dirt. I would recommend a graphite spray on lubricant that you can get from CT to lube your internal parts. Box locks are much easier to service than side locks.

[elkhunter11]

For a lubricating oil, I use G96 synthetic oil. For preventing rust, I like G96 Gun Treatment. Hoppes works okay for removing powder fouling.

[fps plus]

G -96 synthetic is good. Firearms need a minimum of oil , most use way too much .