2MoreChains Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 FP-10, and fairly liberal application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I've been using froglube for a while now and really like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Synthetic manual transmission gear oil. I also hear a 50/50 mix of ATF and lithium grease is wicked awesome, but I have yet to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aahunt03 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I think this is one of those deals where everyone has an opinion. I used to use rem oil when I didn't know any better. It was fast and easy to apply but dried when it got hot after a few rounds. Now that I have built my own AR and learned a thing or two, I use a grease I got from NAPA that has a high drop point. (this means it won't fail or lose its viscosity at high temperatures.) Thats just what I do. Im no pro and its just my own opinion. But...Its better than rem oil! Good luck to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Shell Rotella T - full synth - 5W/40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeBoris Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have abandoned Froglube and Seal-1 for anything other than coating exposed parts for rust protection due to performance across the temperature range and stickiness that occurs after shooting and putting a dirty gun away. Rand CLP, FireClean, and Slip products remain at the top of the heap from my use in testing. They improve cleanup, keep the gun lubed for a long time despite round count or resting in a rifle rack, and really don't cost that much if you aren't one of those types who hoses ever crevice with a gallon of product. BF CLP is close to the last thing I like to use on guns and would rather use motor oil in its place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I use Mobil 1 10 W 30. Guns clean up with a rag and a little Hoppes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericridebike Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Frog lube has been working well for me with no issues. The biggest thing about using Frog Lube is to follow the directions and don't just use it like a traditional lube/grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Slide Glide, Metal Shield and Slip 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 lithium grease and 5w20 royal purple mix...on AR and shotgun with Zero fails since going to this combo...both guns are living in high wind heavy dust environment ...cheap and i am very happy...Thank you Red Neck Tactical for talking me into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blowback Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) I just use synthetic motor oil. It's dirt cheap and always in my car. My rifles do get disgustingly filthy, but I'm fine with running dirty ARs, I like to taunt wisecracking AK fiends with my grossly caked BCG that just keeps on shooting, round after round of steel case (another thing they tend to think ARs can't do.) At the end of the day it just makes me that much more confident that when I finally clean all the gunk off my rifle will run without incident. Edited March 1, 2015 by Blowback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 slide glide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnguyenpdx Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 what are you guys using to apply the synthetic motor oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 what are you guys using to apply the synthetic motor oil? Travel bottles for soap and lotion from WalMart or Walgreens work well. I use Mobil 1 5w-40 synthetic on my AR's and pistols. I run my AR's dirty, never had any issues. I use Ballistol on my guns with wood stocks as Im fearful of messing up the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapunk Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Shell Rotella T - full synth - 5W/40 If you are going to use motor oil (not sure why you would...) Rotella is a much better choice than Mobil1. I have had fine results with Slip2k or Froglube though. IMO, the Froglube lasts longer than anything else out there. Most oils have to be applied every few hundred rounds in a DI AR. The Froglube is still there doing its thing at 1000+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 What about Marvel mystery Oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapunk Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 What about Marvel mystery Oil. FLASH POINT: 128 º F I don't that would last very long on a BCG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Here's a good article that was linked in another similar thread. http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html In response to the OP, I've used synthetic motor oil and CLP and haven't had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnguyenpdx Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 what are you guys using to apply the synthetic motor oil? Travel bottles for soap and lotion from WalMart or Walgreens work well. I use Mobil 1 5w-40 synthetic on my AR's and pistols. I run my AR's dirty, never had any issues. I use Ballistol on my guns with wood stocks as Im fearful of messing up the finish. thanks ill give it try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygiant Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I use fireclean and it's great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I have been using Lucas Extreme Duty gun oil for about 6 months now. I have run a bunch of tests in hot to sub-zero, suppressed. etc. I have been very happy with it and I use it on just about everything now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwboater Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Frog lube casued issues in cold weather... I have since switched to Rand CLP and it works great. Lube the BCG up and it will run great with this stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Another vote for Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Oil here. It's nice to have an oil that stays where you put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazr111 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Another Fireclean user here, and MPro7 as a back up. I've never had issues, and they run super smooth. I've found most "CLP"s don't run as long and don't feel quite as slick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Dirty and dry will not fly on an AR. Never an issue with transmission fluid or motor oil. Lube gets over-thought so doggone much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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