keg Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 What would you use on ejectors and action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanb Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I always use gun oil. Never used that legia spray. But I'm sure you can use the spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Legia spray is gun oil, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 little bit of either is fine...only need a LITTLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I use Wilko's own brand 'Handy Oil'. £2's worth lasts about 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 3 in 1 from the £1 shops job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Went with me Bisley Gun oil in the end but thanks for the advice everyone, will try the Legia next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Always store the gun with barrels down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Oil is oil keg, it all comes from the same refineries. No need to pay through nose for a fancy name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 will try the Legia next time. save your money matey. i used it on a winchester sxp and it gummed everything up. plus it turned the black finish a hazy white colour. not impressed given the price! i used the old formula of legia and had no issues at all, it must just be this new stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle The Bear Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I hate all gun oils they are like glue!! and nearly everyone I see using it - or should I say abusing it - use far far to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I hate all gun oils they are like glue!! and nearly everyone I see using it - or should I say abusing it - use far far to much fair point. you only need a drop or two here and there. less is more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Had my SGC for 26 years and the first thing i was taught was "wipe it on wipe it off"..... Thanks again for all the advice folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darstadlydarcey Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Always store the gun with barrels down. Is this to stop oil running onto the stock? In ads you always see barrels up in shotgun cabinets etc. excuse if a dumb qu, am new to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Is this to stop oil running onto the stock? In ads you always see barrels up in shotgun cabinets etc. excuse if a dumb qu, am new to this! You got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 You got it! However... If someone applies enough oil to the action that the surplus can run down into the stock (or anywhere else) then they're using far, far too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I use legia to clean my guns bores they then get a couple of goes with a bore snake to get rid of any residue. As for the ejectors I remove them wipe them and refit them dry.I found that if you put oil on them it just attracted dirt.I have stored guns barrels up for over forty years and using my cleaning regime have never had a problem with stocks or action getting gummed up.Even more so with today's guns they do not need oil down the bores.Just the tiniest smear of grease on the hinge pin.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mick.j Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I use legia to clean my guns bores they then get a couple of goes with a bore snake to get rid of any residue. As for the ejectors I remove them wipe them and refit them dry.I found that if you put oil on them it just attracted dirt.I have stored guns barrels up for over forty years and using my cleaning regime have never had a problem with stocks or action getting gummed up.Even more so with today's guns they do not need oil down the bores.Just the tiniest smear of grease on the hinge pin.atb Not strictly true about needing oil down the bores, as not all guns have chrome bores. Perazzi being one example and none of my Brownings have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Not strictly true about needing oil down the bores, as not all guns have chrome bores. Perazzi being one example and none of my Brownings have All I can say is that some of the guns I have owned over the years some eighty plus years old never left oil in the bores never had any rust or actions gummed.If perazzi and browning rust in the cabinet perhaps the cabinet needs looking at or these makers need to get up to date with the construction of their barrels. With all that is available today in metal technology no gun should rust under normal conditions. Edited January 29, 2015 by bostonmick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Is this to stop oil running onto the stock? In ads you always see barrels up in shotgun cabinets etc. excuse if a dumb qu, am new to this! It's really to stop oil from entering the action where it can accumulate and congeal over time. Another reason is to prevent your recoil pad (if you have one) from compressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Legia,as recommended by the supplier of my Hatsan SA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Been using standard multi grade engine oil for years , no problem or complaint . Just enough to show on the surface is all that needed , I get many guns in that are coated in some form of grease or other , first thing I do is wash it off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I've only ever used legia with some worn scotchbrite on the working parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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