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 alicestar |
heavy coating the weapon first.
Jun 19 2008, 6:26 AM EDT I have no real problem with your method because at least you clean your firearms but I disagree with the first coat of oil. any surface that is (or can be) exposed to the gases from discharge should be cleaned with solvent before a coat of oil is applied. the reason for this is that steel as with all metals is porous, so if you add oil first you give the corrosive carbon A carrying agent into those pores. this weakens the metal over time and will cause it to rust. just wash it like your damn car (metaphorically) soap it, dry it, and then apply the wax! 3 out of 4 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Littlejon126 Littlejon126 |
RE: heavy coating the weapon first.
Jun 21 2008, 1:39 PM EDT The bore solvents and oils are made essentially of the same materials, depending on what you use. Break free CLP will work as a bore cleaner as it is essentially Hoppes but way more viscous. The reason I would apply the first outer coat is because it ensures you wipe down the outside of the weapon, something alot of people fail to do. Not to mention the oil will protect the rifle in the rain, moisture, mud...I see what you are saying but the oil there still seems better on than not on. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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alicestar |
RE: heavy coating the weapon first.
Jun 21 2008, 4:19 PM EDT your right, it is better off there than not, I just put it on at the end after a little solvent treatment. I also like those silicon cloths, have you used one before? 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Littlejon126 Littlejon126 |
RE: heavy coating the weapon first.
Jun 21 2008, 7:00 PM EDT Oh yeah! I've got a couple different kinds; I tried the Hoppe's brand (which was pretty good) but my favorite was the Kleen-Bore cloth, it lasts! They're both great though. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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alicestar |
RE: heavy coating the weapon first.
Jun 21 2008, 7:06 PM EDT I used it my old 1911 when I first got it (the cloth) man it brought back the finish i thought I had destroyed. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
 Auto2579 |
RE: heavy coating the weapon first.
Jul 12 2008, 12:02 AM EDT Hoppe's... in a word, complete cleaning and lubrication. Bore Snakes are your best friend. Note: If you wind up in a desert environment, use oil to a minimum extent. Same goes for extreme cold weather. Do you find this valuable? |
