Gun Cleaners/Oil - what are you using?

[Laura]

I normally use Hoppes with Remington gun oil. Always was interested in getting a better cleaner that's less toxic and doesn't annoy the family with the smell. What does everyone here like to use?

 

[daekken]

Ballistol for cleaning, Hoppe's oil for lubrication when really needed, and Mobile 1 synthetic grease.

I like the Ballistol smell and it's non-carcinogenic, works well for wood as well. Use it on squeaky doors and stuff, too.

 

[DW357]

M-pro 7 gun cleaner, GunScrubber, Hornady one shot gun cleaner + dry lube (this is awesome stuff, especially for lube and anti-rust/corrosion), slip 2000 EWL, FP-10. Occasionally use Remoil.

 

[SKumar]

I use CLP for everything, but I heard ballistol is just as good.
Lately I’ve been using white lithium grease on the rails.

 

[DGV1860]

ballistol is mineral oil base I am told. Some have used it as a antiseptic.

 

[lowbuckbob]

Hoppes and Militech

 

[Golddiggie]

Hoppe's to clean and most of the time the Hoppe's synthetic oil to lube. I have plenty of it on hand along with precision application methods. Which means I get to apply it to where I want it easily. I also have some Ballistol for use when I want to. IME, it's also good, but I have enough of the Hoppe's on hand that I use that most of the time.

 

[gscott]

Ballistol and Lubriplate. I sure do miss the Hoppes smell though . I keep a bottle around just for atmosphere

 

[Compooky]

Ballistol for cleaning and ALG go-juice for lube.

 

[Golddiggie]

Ballistol and Lubriplate. I sure do miss the Hoppes smell though . I keep a bottle around just for atmosphere

They changed the smell some years back from the original... I miss the original Hoppe's smell.

 

[gscott]

Yea in a real glass bottle

 

[VTski4x4]

Ballistol

 

[massgun]

I tried this stuff, Gun Cleaning Supplies | Shop Gun Cleaner & Gun Cleaning Tools for Rifles, Shotguns & Pistols years ago and still use it for cleaning. For lubrication, I use CLP, Militec-1 or lubriplate grease depending on the location/part that needs lube.

 

[Shprockets]

M-pro 7 gun cleaner and ALG go-juice.

 

[22lr]

+1 for Ballistol. Great for treating leather too

 

[Daddy Mac]

Hoppes No. 9 and or CLP.

 

[MuzzleDiscipline]

Hoppes and Cherry Balmz

 

[Laura]

+1 for Ballistol. Great for treating leather too

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistol-Mu...UTF8&qid=1550864566&sr=8-1&keywords=Ballistol

This specifically?

 

[Artie]

I have tried a bunch in the past. Hoppes as a cleaner and Mobile1 as a lube and protectant. Sometimes non-chlorinated brake cleaner for the AR carbon buildup and Ballistol for leather. This just seems to work for me... at this time.

 

[slap shot]

Ballistol fan, seems to make everything run slicker the longer you use it.

 

[PATRON]

I use rubbing alcohol from the dollar store,and I lube with Militech,or frog lube.Ok I know some people,are going to say frog lube sucks,but I have a bottle of the stuff that I need to use up.

 

[slap shot]

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistol-Mu...UTF8&qid=1550864566&sr=8-1&keywords=Ballistol

This specifically?

yes

 

[1903Collector]

Breakfree for general cleaning and lubing. Bore tech carbon remover for the real hard stuff and Sweet's for the rifles. Sweets certainly doesn't pass the non-annoying smell test however.

The smell of gun cleaning products gives the house a very comforting feeling!

 

[Laura]

yes

Watching a vid by Hickok45 and Ballistol is all he uses....

 

[drgrant]

They changed the smell some years back from the original... I miss the original Hoppe's smell.

I think I know what you're talking about. It used to smell more like carcinogenic bananas. Now its just carcinogens. Stuff works good though, I just
use gloves with it now...

 

[slap shot]

Watching a vid by Hickok45 and Ballistol is all he uses....

It’s good and won’t kill ya.

 

[drgrant]

I normally use Hoppes with Remington gun oil. Always was interested in getting a better cleaner that's less toxic and doesn't annoy the family with the smell. What does everyone here like to use?

Basically anything that doesn't stink isn't going to work quickly or effectively.. lets ponder this for a moment

top 4 cleaners on the market in terms of sales probably are:

-hoppes - stinks
-BF CLP - stinks in a different way
-Ballistol - smells like ass/stinks, although I find this smell burns off quicker than the other two and its is distinctly way different
-Gun Scrubber - REALLY stinks, do not use in house

I'd give a 4th place to rem oil, stinks less, is kinda useful in some cases. I use rem oil instead of WD40 on locks and things like that more than I use it on
guns, though.

MPro7 cleaner is about the only non stinky thing I found that works well but its expensive and you're going to have to let the parts marinate in it for a few minutes after brushing them for it to do its job. After FS kept pushing the price up (or the vendor?) I just said f*** it went back to Hoppes.

Also "Hoppes Elite Pro" if they still sell it is basically a rebrand of mpro 7....

-Mike

 

[drgrant]

It’s good and won’t kill ya.

It won't fill the room with as much lingering fumes but ballistol still smells pretty bad...

 

[golden chicken]

Hornady one shot.

 

[mgrick02]

Hoppes#9 followed by Ballistol for cleaning and lube and Mobil 1 synthetic grease when needed. Most of the time just use Ballistol.