Rust Prevention

[Mad L]

Ya'll ain't paying attention, dump all the mythological concoctions and even the Ox Urin for the International Team of Fact Checkers has found, through good sources, that Bear Urin is KING of rust prevention. Grizzly Urin topped out best with Panda Urin coming in last. But don't bother with Trash Panda Urin, it's fake bear.

 

[Colonial Boy]

I always drain the last of the oil from the container that held the motor oil that I used for the last oil change, figure that if it’s good enough for the vehicles it’s good enough for the guns.

 

[SOLANCO]

A Navy SEAL told me he relies on CLP Break Free. Later, it dawned on me that I buy his replacement weapons.

 

[Ohio Rusty]

I have used both TC number 13 and Hoppes BP bore cleaner with good success. I use just standard gun oil after cleaning. For long term storage, RIG gun grease is about the best you can get.

 

[Panama Red]

I have used both TC number 13 and Hoppes BP bore cleaner with good success. I use just standard gun oil after cleaning. For long term storage, RIG gun grease is about the best you can get.

Your forum name makes me question your choice of rust prevention…
-Red, not mentioning his own forum name…

 

[Ohio Rusty]

Your forum name makes me question your choice of rust prevention…
-Red, not mentioning his own forum name…

Everything rusts here in Ohio because of the constant humidity .... Even the trees rust .... You have to slather RIG on everything ..... (lol)
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[Panama Red]

Everything rusts here in Ohio because of the constant humidity .... Even the trees rust .... You have to slather RIG on everything ..... (lol)
Ohio Rusty ><>

Florida feels your pain!
-Red, slightly rusty himself…

 

[ochsner_tim]

I think Hornady One Shot is a case lube. Maybe there are two different products

You are correct sir.
Gun cleaner and dry film lubricant- black can

Case lube- red can

Both use the name brand “one shot”.

Check the photo in the article to see the one shot can.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

I exaggerate cause guys exaggerate about WD-40. I used it for 40 years never saw it gum up

I have but not very often. I use the stuff for what it was intended, W ater D isplacement 40th Formula... so I use it when I'm out in wet weather with a gun or rifle, but I clean up the stuff when I get home too. NOW 3-in-1 oil will positively turn into hard plastic over time. I just helped a neighbor save a vintage modern pistol that was seized up, by submerging the pistol without the wood grip panels into a container of Ronsol, lighter fluid to loosen up the 3-in-1.

LD

 

[SPQR70AD]

I have but not very often. I use the stuff for what it was intended, W ater D isplacement 40th Formula... so I use it when I'm out in wet weather with a gun or rifle, but I clean up the stuff when I get home too. NOW 3-in-1 oil will positively turn into hard plastic over time. I just helped a neighbor save a vintage modern pistol that was seized up, by submerging the pistol without the wood grip panels into a container of Ronsol, lighter fluid to loosen up the 3-in-1.

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LD

yes I have found that with 3-1 oil but that oil never gets the bad rap that WD-40 gets

 

[BS2366]

I spend more time cleaning than I do worrying about what rust preventative I use. Usually just use some type of a thin coat of oil.

 

[BS2366]

I always drain the last of the oil from the container that held the motor oil that I used for the last oil change, figure that if it’s good enough for the vehicles it’s good enough for the guns.

I do the same thing. Mix it with some ATF and keep it in old gun oil bottles.

 

[Panama Red]

yes I have found that with 3-1 oil but that oil never gets the bad rap that WD-40 gets

WD40 causes my gun to miss what I’m aiming at!
-Red, using poor excuses…

 

[Mad L]

WD40 causes my gun to miss what I’m aiming at!
-Red, using poor excuses…

Naw, those are the evil demons that run up and down the barrel swatting at the ball as it comes out.
A wise old Native Indian once told me; "Use bear oil on your barrel, the evil spirits will not be able to grip the barrel and will fall off, and dangle some talismans to scare the from trying to jump back on"

*note the talisman hanging mid way on my barrel

 

[Panama Red]

Naw, those are the evil demons that run up and down the barrel swatting at the ball as it comes out.
A wise old Native Indian once told me; "Use bear oil on your barrel, the evil spirits will not be able to grip the barrel and will fall off, and dangle some talismans to scare the from trying to jump back on"

*note the talisman hanging mid way on my barrel

I KNEW it wasn’t me!!! Awesome! Now if I can find a bear to make me a talisman, and find some Indian Oil…
-Red, about to start shooting better…

 

[Oldbear63]

So, it sounds something like what I observe with bicycles: Just use something! WD40 is OK, crankcase oil is OK, bear grease is OK, nothing is a problem.

I have a customer who restores priceless Japanese swords. He uses drug-store mineral oil (the unadulterated laxative) as a preservative, but recommends cleaning and recoating every few years. If you think about it; mineral oil is just very highly processed crankcase oil. It is millions of years old (so its stable) and has no corrosive or questionable contaminates and its cheap.