Lubes?

[PonchoTA]

Hi guys,

Well, had my first real problems with the AR yesterday at the Burro shoot. Seems my assembly was not lubricated enough. Never had this problem in the last year of shooting with no changes to my setup or technique.

Prior to today, the only product I've ever used was Break Free CLP. Use it for everything. Cleaning, Lubricating and Protecting, just like the label says!

Now I'm looking for a better lubricating product and technique to prevent this from happening again. Granted, part of the problem was probably the Wolf ammo being so dirty that it 'dried up' the lube that was on there, then caused problems soon after starting. Dunno at this point. Kind of moot anyway.

I need a better lube that won't gum up (and attract MORE crap on/in the gun than I want) because my shooting is fairly infrequent now.

Please put down some ideas here for me to go with! For me, simpler is better. Just one more product?

Thanks,
Paul

[tomd1584]

you're going to get a different answer from everyone. I personally like Slip2000 EWL. doesnt burn off quickly and is non-toxic!

[PonchoTA]

Hahah! Yeah, I know. It's like asking who has the best lasagna recipe! You'll get a different answer from everybody you ask.

However, being "new" in the lube world, I thought it best to get a good cross-section of answers.
Yours being very good too because you provided a reason for it, not just "xxxxxxx, FTW!" That's not what I'm looking for!

Thanks for the input Tom!

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[HiveDR.]

First off Break Free is one of the worst lubes to run in an DI AR type weapon. The oil burns off very quickly and at relatively low temps leaving the teflon behind which then melts causing more carbon to form. My department stopped using Break Free in 98 after this was pointed out to us at a Colt armory school.

Shortly after we started using Mobile1 20-50 full synthetic motor oil which works fantastically well. Guns that would normally require a re-oil of Break Free at 200-300 rounds during training now would run well into the 900-1000 rd range before re-oiling. Mobile1 20-50 has an extremely high burn off temp, it's designed to run at over 3000 rpm for and extended period, has detergents in it which really helped with clean up and does not dry up in storage.

Recently the department switch to Slip 2000 EWL (which is also a synthetic oil) and it to is an excellent lube. As good as Mobile1 if not slightly better. The makers of Slip gave the department a S**T load of it to try. Also Slip's carbon cleaner is excellent at removing carbon from the bolt and bolt carrier.

[Bug Splat]

I've always used CLP and its worked fine for me but i've been thinking abut trying a syn motor oil. Every one raves about them and motor oil is cheap. 1qt should last a lifetime.

[killshot44]

Huh! I overlooked Full-Synth engine oil as a possibility. Great idea. Designed for high temps, leaves little residue, great viscosity. And at $6 a Qt, inexpensive...Gonna try some 5-10 weight in an atomizer this afternoon...

[k1dude]

Keep in mind that motor oil isn't as good as gun specific lubes for rust prevention.

http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html

[H2H]

SLIP or Gunner's lube from LArue.

[Jim_KT]

I've been using Firepower FP-10 and SLIP2000 for the past five years with nary a problem. There are probably better solutions out on the market these days, but they haven't failed me, yet.

Like fellow members have said, you're going to get a whole bunch of different responses on this topic.

[Linus]

you're going to get a different answer from everyone. I personally like Slip2000 EWL. doesnt burn off quickly and is non-toxic!

+1
I used CLP until I tried Slip2000 EWL and I haven't gone back.

[foxtrotuniformlima]

FPO-10 or Miltec. Either will work

[killshot44]

Keep in mind that motor oil isn't as good as gun specific lubes for rust prevention.

Roger that, but when discussing a synthetic, I was speaking to lubricating only the action prior to use. Not for overall lube and/or storage prep.

[bambam8d1]

KY warming sensations

[Gio]

you're going to get a different answer from everyone. I personally like Slip2000 EWL. doesnt burn off quickly and is non-toxic!

I use Slip 2000 as well, on all my firearms. Wait, umm I lost them all on a boating accident

-Gio

[Gio]

KY warming sensations

You win!