so i just picked up some .243 finally, local shop had been out then i got there just in time to pick up the last box of S&B
anyways, when i was looking at my bolt trying to figure out how in the world it makes its magic happen, i noticed some light rust. nothing serious as the gun is a few weeks old. so i jumped on the interwebs, did some light reading, then figured some 3 in 1 oil would do for now. just for preventative measures.
so question is, what oil? i asked dr.google and found a few options. outers, remoil, birchwood casey, hoppes, and wilson combat...but then i came across an interesting bit. somebody suggested using vehicle 10w-30 full synthetic like mobil-1 or the likes...while i can see the resemblance. can anybody back this up? i can get oil relatively cheap...but i dont know about that. it seems sketchy to my amateur eye

I've been using this since the '70s. It's never let me down:

Rusteprufe

Oil is oil.

postoak, that seems amazing. but i have a feeling i will have trouble finding it...tactical cowboy, there has got to be some quality difference right? what do you think about the stuff with moisture protection?

Mobil-1

Mobil 1, STP oil treatment (not oil), Singer Machine Oil...depends on the application.

Make your own.

I lube with motor oil because it works and its cheap. I use clp for rust prevention.

I have used all of these, and they all work just fine.

Lots of guys use Mobil 1 on guns. Works great. I use it on the truck and then drain all the extra drops in the bottles into one bottle for use on the guns. I also use RemOil, CLP, Frog Lube, etc. Whatever is handy when cleaning/lubing.

Bingola.

Just order off the Web.

Link

Thanks for sharing that, it was a good read.

Walter

that was pretty informative. thanks! ill be picking up some one shot or frog lube tomorrow

Will grab some one shot thats for sure!

btw, can somebody tell me the difference between hornady one shot 9990 and 9991?

I use froglube now and like it alright. The only problem with it is the instructions on how to use it. I don't remember how to apply it off the top of my head but there are a few different steps you have to take to get it all right. Kind of a pain.

Walter

might just give that a try, found some for $10.79 and i like that i dont need a hazmat suit to use it

For lubrication, synthetic motor oil is very good. It's designed to withstand a high temperature metal on metal environment in which the parts move against each other at tremendously high speeds repeatedly. Sound familiar?

It's not the best rust preventative though.

I use 3-1 oil on my guns frequently. Never had an issue. Ive never had a rust problem with any oil as long as I kept it lubricated.

I run royal purple sae 30 on my duck gun and ar. Works like a champ for lubrication purposes.

The tests at that link are pretty severe because I've never had any rust using Rusteprufe, but it didn't fare well compared to the best of them.

I use Mobil one unless I need something thinner, then I use a spray can of Royal Purple.

I never use oil as a rust preventative or for storage, Renaissance Wax does a far better job for that.

Wait -- Mobil One is oil isn't it and so is Royal Purple. So if you are using them and it isn't for rust prevention them what are you using them for?

Lubrication