mickyh Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Since there is no such thing as 'Gun' Oil, there are just lots of types of oil which are suited to different jobs. Does anyone use anything strange? I've been reading about using Fully Synthetic Engine Oil (sticks to metal). This is not a money saving thread,I'm just interested in what different people use and the results they get. Even though the mark up on a tiny tin of oil must be huge! Looking on the internet I've found a few Guys in the USA swear by Gearbox oil (ATF) and have had no problems in 30 years of use! Some mix their own recipes? Just some thoughts? Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I just use 3 in 1 coupled with a decent bore cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I usually just use whatever oil is around. Olive oil is quite good and smells nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Good rub down with vasaline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I have also used engine oil, only the nice clean stuff though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Apparently ayano3 uses left over baby oil , I don't even want to think about what it was left over from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Apparently ayano3 uses left over baby oil , I don't even want to think about what it was left over from Yak ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I use Dexros 2 long life oil in my car. 5-30 I think it is, but it seems really thick compared to the BRUNOX Turbo-Spray I've been using for years. I really miss the original Youngs 303 smelly stuff ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Good rub down with vasaline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't like where this is going :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Castrol 0w30 lovely stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Shotguns. - When i first started i used some napier spray and its very good stuff, along with gun oil.. anyway its an expensive habit. Now i use a bronze brush, jag, then oily mop soaked with 3 in 1. Muzzle loader - Olive oil after boiling water and fairy liquid and the afore mentioned rods to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 W D 4 0 inside olive oil outside if any lead left in barrel olive oil will also get ride of that Dipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spot.ontheroad Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Re: "Looking on the internet I've found a few Guys in the USA swear by Gearbox oil (ATF) and have had no problems in 30 years of use!" A 50:50 mix of ATF and Acetone makes an excellent freeing agent for rusted metal parts. Better than most purpose made penetrating oils. But of course if you look after your guns you'll never need such an oil. :-) I use 3in1 inside and out but Youngs 303 smells the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Re: "Looking on the internet I've found a few Guys in the USA swear by Gearbox oil (ATF) and have had no problems in 30 years of use!"A 50:50 mix of ATF and Acetone makes an excellent freeing agent for rusted metal parts. Better than most purpose made penetrating oils. But of course if you look after your guns you'll never need such an oil. :-) I use 3in1 inside and out but Youngs 303 smells the best![/quote Does the modern stuff still smell the same? I heard they had to change the formula because it was carcinogenic, I used to get covered in the stuff on a Saturday at closing time when I worked in the Gunshop as a teenager ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googleplex Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 What about using graphite it used as a lubricant in precision locks and dosent attract dust and grit like oils and on semi autos lots of sliding parts so why not?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Oops mistake Edited February 14, 2014 by mickyh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Zx54 for general wipe down and cleaning. And general 3in1 for parts that I need it to stick to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Iirc, the original Youngs 303 contained cresylic acid (the smelly stuff in creosote), which is carcinogenic -hence the change of recipe, and it not smelling like it did when I were a lad! I have recently been using hv contact cleaner as a powder solvent - designed to get the carbon deposits off the contacts of 11kV switchgear. Seems to work quite well, and it was free... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Makes me laff all the so called dedicate gun cleaning products on the market ... though judging by their revenue income generated, and the endorsements, especially from the American market that unfortunately tends to seep over here, l can understand them being made and sold "on a strictly financial basis" ... coals to Newcastle, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Iirc, the original Youngs 303 contained cresylic acid (the smelly stuff in creosote), which is carcinogenic -hence the change of recipe, and it not smelling like it did when I were a lad! I have recently been using hv contact cleaner as a powder solvent - designed to get the carbon deposits off the contacts of 11kV switchgear. Seems to work quite well, and it was free... Ah, the benifits of having paid work. Those scroungers cant pinch what we can ! Tongue in cheek mate-Nice one So if I mix a touch of creosote with some 3 in 1 I might get close to the smell ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-uk Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) ATF gearbox oil in America is Automatic transmission fluid. Its the red stuff you use in your power steering. It is more of a Hydraulic oil. No reason why it shouldn't work. Edited February 14, 2014 by bear-uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_gsxr1000 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Use THB 46 turbine oil on by semi auto, only use beretta oil on my over and unders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogcal Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I use a graphite based penetrating oil (spray) on both my semis which keeps the actions operating smoothly for far longer periods than any other oil I've used. It also does a great job of keeping the handbrake self adjusting mechanism on our Volvo working despite the volumes of mud, grit and other **** that it gets covered in. Everything else I've used in the past proved useless with the mechanism becoming jammed at least once a month, even after a good session with the jet washer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalfordninja33 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Castrol slx engine oil on my semi and o/u. A litre is £17 and will last me about 10years at its current usage. It's thinner a most gun oils and sticks to the metal parts really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Ah, the benifits of having paid work. Those scroungers cant pinch what we can ! Tongue in cheek mate-Nice one So if I mix a touch of creosote with some 3 in 1 I might get close to the smell ? A bucket full of spray cans was left in the generator room at work by a contractor - Elf'n'Safety went ape about it (flammables stored in a HV area), so it had to be removed from site asap. Most convenient! Thought I'd try it, and it works.For the authentic 303 smell, just open a can of creosote next to where you clean your gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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