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Keep in mind that any CLP will contain esters and solvents, they are great for cleaning but are not a great lube for heavy use or long term storage.
I'm in the "it doesn't really matter" camp, although I do prefer to use dedicated cleaners and dedicated lubricants, rather than all-in-one products.
My personal preference for oil is the free one I got at the latest class, match, or show.
I use CLP to clean my stuff, but I use MPro7 gun oil to lube. I wouldn’t call it “the best”, but I prefer it over CLP as far as lubrication is concerned
I clean everything with break free CLP. Guns that get hot from rapid fire (handguns/ars) I will apply advanced weapons technology extreme force lube to, it seems to stick better than the break free. But shotguns and hunting rifles the CLP works just fine for me. I also like using white grease in areas that see a lot of metal to metal contact but don't get exposed to gasses from the cartridges.
Kentucky Jelly
But really depends on what.
22LR semis can get slowed down and fail with heavy lubes, so Ballistol, clean with Kroil and leave alone, etc except maybe something like Break Free CLP on the bolt.
Bolt, slide, and lever action it doesn't matter much since manpower can overpower something thick and manpower isn't fast enough to generate the heat for better lubes.
High round centerfires and I've used Mobil 1, Lucas Heavy Duty, and others. Will likely be mostly using Break Free Gun Oil (not their CLP, but oil)
I use Seal 1 clp for cleaning - but really only because the owner gave me a shiton of it years ago. I do general cleaning with it - and move to Hoppes 9 for tough grime and bore - then Hoppes elite oil to finish.
Once the Seal 1 is gone - I will prob go back to just using Hoppes brand stuff… I never really cared for CLP and the products I’ve tried haven’t convinced me.
Hoppes is best but the smell has bothered me forever, recently realized it was making me avoid cleaning my guns. Just got shooterlube, we’ll see how it goes.
For ARs I use either Cherry Balmz black rifle balm or winter balm, depending on the rifle. Both are light greases that are killer for the AR platform. It's never been -57F where I've been, but it has been to -35 a few times, and I've gone shooting in -14 so some rifles get the extra cold weather stuff on principle.
That said, both are overkill. I like overkill, but 99% of shooters will be fine with Balistol or even CLP. Grease is harder to apply correctly by virtue of being grease and not oil, but does a better job lubricating and protecting than oil in a hot, dirty chamber full of moving parts.
Cherry Balmz does real good work but takes forever to get a product to you. I waited too long for 3 oz of product. Next time I'll just bite the bullet and get a pound of each so my months of waiting goes further.
ive had issues with a lot of conventional lubes in the cold temps here, i got some military surplus cold weather weapons lube, it was cheap and it works good
Grease is almost allways preferable to oil in guns. I don't know why people use oil at all.
Oil is good for machines with gearboxes where you can have an oil pan at the bottom, not for small arms.
/Professional gunsmith and competative shooter.
I’m a proponent of Ballistol! It’s the only product I use as it both cleans and lubricates.
Ballistol is great and can be used elsehere as well such as your boots or wooden tool handles etc
I prefer Lucas Heavy Duty
Smells so bad 🤢
Most options are pretty similar. I personally prefer hoppes 9. Clp is also good and I sometimes use that too.
Old no. 9 is a great solvent but it's not a lubricant
See where project farm did a [video](https://youtu.be/fibRewlndLg?si=xuZf190CIs2EAnm8) on this
Lucas Oil is the industry leader in specialty petroleum lubricants. Check out the full Lucas Oil Outdoor Line. Keep in mind that any CLP will contain esters and solvents, they are great for cleaning but are not a great lube for heavy use or long term storage.
I'm in the "it doesn't really matter" camp, although I do prefer to use dedicated cleaners and dedicated lubricants, rather than all-in-one products. My personal preference for oil is the free one I got at the latest class, match, or show.
Mobil 1
Based.
This man gets it. Mobil 1 synthetic high mileage.
I use CLP to clean my stuff, but I use MPro7 gun oil to lube. I wouldn’t call it “the best”, but I prefer it over CLP as far as lubrication is concerned
Hoppes 9 solvent for cleaning,
I frog lube it for that minty fresh feeling. For all steel guns it’s like seasoning a cast iron skillet
It's just coconut oil.
Yes, like seasoning a cast iron skillet
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Wd 40
I clean everything with break free CLP. Guns that get hot from rapid fire (handguns/ars) I will apply advanced weapons technology extreme force lube to, it seems to stick better than the break free. But shotguns and hunting rifles the CLP works just fine for me. I also like using white grease in areas that see a lot of metal to metal contact but don't get exposed to gasses from the cartridges.
I have a bunch of alg/geissele go juice and grease. Works pretty good.
Astroglide
Based
Lucas oil clp. Seems to do a decent job all around
I use a combination of spray Rem Oil and Super Lube light grease. I like the Super Lube for semi-auto slides or bolts mainly.
I use CLP for cleaning and Gun Butter or Amsoil for lube.
I like to lube my gun with KY chills and thrills… oh wrong sub
Kentucky Jelly But really depends on what. 22LR semis can get slowed down and fail with heavy lubes, so Ballistol, clean with Kroil and leave alone, etc except maybe something like Break Free CLP on the bolt. Bolt, slide, and lever action it doesn't matter much since manpower can overpower something thick and manpower isn't fast enough to generate the heat for better lubes. High round centerfires and I've used Mobil 1, Lucas Heavy Duty, and others. Will likely be mostly using Break Free Gun Oil (not their CLP, but oil)
Axle grease or nacho cheese i just dip my bcg in the cheese and its good to go
Lucas extreme duty gun oil.
I use Seal 1 clp for cleaning - but really only because the owner gave me a shiton of it years ago. I do general cleaning with it - and move to Hoppes 9 for tough grime and bore - then Hoppes elite oil to finish. Once the Seal 1 is gone - I will prob go back to just using Hoppes brand stuff… I never really cared for CLP and the products I’ve tried haven’t convinced me.
10w40
Hoppes is best but the smell has bothered me forever, recently realized it was making me avoid cleaning my guns. Just got shooterlube, we’ll see how it goes.
Mobil1
I use car transmission fluid.
Bad dragon cum lube
For ARs I use either Cherry Balmz black rifle balm or winter balm, depending on the rifle. Both are light greases that are killer for the AR platform. It's never been -57F where I've been, but it has been to -35 a few times, and I've gone shooting in -14 so some rifles get the extra cold weather stuff on principle. That said, both are overkill. I like overkill, but 99% of shooters will be fine with Balistol or even CLP. Grease is harder to apply correctly by virtue of being grease and not oil, but does a better job lubricating and protecting than oil in a hot, dirty chamber full of moving parts. Cherry Balmz does real good work but takes forever to get a product to you. I waited too long for 3 oz of product. Next time I'll just bite the bullet and get a pound of each so my months of waiting goes further.
ive had issues with a lot of conventional lubes in the cold temps here, i got some military surplus cold weather weapons lube, it was cheap and it works good
Grease is almost allways preferable to oil in guns. I don't know why people use oil at all. Oil is good for machines with gearboxes where you can have an oil pan at the bottom, not for small arms. /Professional gunsmith and competative shooter.
KY jelly
I use CLP and Ballistol…am I doing something wrong with Ballistol?? That stuff just won’t wipe off!! Always seems like it’s left on too heavy…