M1 Military Oil ?

[imntxs554]

Now that you have your WW2 or any of your Collectable Firearms in pieces and ready to put back, i live right next to the Gulf Coast where the Humidity is very high. What do you think is the best oil to use, not heavey so dust don't stick to it or not watery so it doesn't dry before you put it back. When i was in the Military in the early 80's the Corp had already switched to CLP from LSA cause they said the petroleum-based was not good in Cold Weather and the Teflon was better, but i dont see it at the Gun Stores or Academy, but what Hopps brand comes close to it or any Brand. There just sections of oil at Academy but i would like to get the best one. Or can you still find that Military Oil to buy ?

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[Bruce McAskill]

I think Remington has an oil with Teflon in it. Then there is Break Free. It works very well too and it's still accepted by NATO.

[browningautorifle]

You don't need to buy some special expensive oil. You can go down to the sports store and get gun oil, or a good hardware store and get the lightest machine oil they have. It works out the same. Refer to your training on care and cleaning for your A2 in various climates...and daily cleaning means that. Not several times a year. A fine coat of light oil for short term storage will do fine. I doubt your house has the dust passing through that your modular tentage did...with Hummers and M1 Abrams' rolling past.

The problem with the mixed Break free is the two separate again after application. We stopped using it after a few years because of that. How can something need to be mixed for application and then magically stay together after application...?

[imntxs554]

Jim, I remember if you weren't cleaning your Weapon you better be doing something especially before and where you know i was. But remember most of my rifle shooting is at my ranch and even at the indoor range you can see that powder residue in the air. Will that hardware store oil like 3 in 1 work or use that Remington. I never use the oil that comes in cheap cleaning kits, but would like to find the oil we used in the Military. Thanks

Frank

[INLAND44]

'How can something need to be mixed for application and then magically stay together after application...?'

It doesn't. During and after application the liquid solvents evaporate leaving behind the slower-evaporating elements including the Teflon wax. You could use CLP on a carbine but for a collectible one you want to stay with products more like what was used in the '40s; linseed oil on the wood and machine oil on the steel. Actually 3 in 1 oil is not a bad idea for the carbine. The principle ingredient is high-speed spindle oil.

[browningautorifle]

Before you go out into the dusty conditions on the ranch just wipe your carbine mostly clean of oil. That's what the doctrine for desert is and your place down south would be close in the summer...like Inland says, 3-in-1 is good too.

The CLP was the prophet's dream when it came out...and then we discovered when used during firing part of it boiled off and the rest turned to gum. We've been using CLP22 for about 20 years now, and it resembles the older light weight rifle oil that was made by Esso or Imperial Oil. That was for the FNs though...it all disappeared before CLP came in. Then the C7(M16A2) and CLP arrived...to save us...what a shamozzle that was. Now we're back to basic oil.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I like the Remington Gun Oils and I have used it for years without any problems. (JMHO)

Most sporting goods carry Remington oil, as do most (Uhg) Walmarts.

~ Harlan

[Rustship]

Attachment 59293 Ever try this, you can only find it online. Does everything, clean it, and lube it !

[imarangemaster]

Attachment 59293 Ever try this, you can only find it online. Does everything, clean it, and lube it !

I use Ballistol, also. GREAT cleaner for corrosive ammo and black powder. An ounce in a cup of water makes "Moose Milk" with is awesome for BP cleaning.. The Germans used it in WW I to glean and lube weapons, leather, and wood stocks. They even used it as a topical antiseptic.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Maybe it would work. I've heard of Ballistoll but have no experience with it.

The can says it works on leather, wood, and rubber too. I wonder what it is made of? (Silicone or something?)