I know we've talked about the motor oil thing before, and I've gone back and forth with it my self, but I've been experimenting over some time now.
I've been oiling my guns with Mobil 1 fully synthetic 0W/40. It doesnt go on sticky at all and covers easyily but is the high viscosity. I havent found that the oil collects or traps dirt or residue any more than regular Hoppes no. 9, which I most commonly use.
The only thing is that the 1911 needs more oil (and needs to be cleaned more frequently) compared to our Mossbergs which need only a light covering (and rarely need to be cleaned), but in either case the action is almost a metallic whisper.
Additionally, the oil has held up to firing and trips in the woods, and at no point have any of the guns seemed to lack for lubrication between "routine" cleanings. For the Springer this is like every time out, for my Mossbergs its more like whenever I'm bored enough.
The synopsis; I like it. I like it well enough to continue experimenting with it into a couple more seasons!
I've been oiling my guns with Mobil 1 fully synthetic 0W/40. It doesnt go on sticky at all and covers easyily but is the high viscosity. I havent found that the oil collects or traps dirt or residue any more than regular Hoppes no. 9, which I most commonly use.
The only thing is that the 1911 needs more oil (and needs to be cleaned more frequently) compared to our Mossbergs which need only a light covering (and rarely need to be cleaned), but in either case the action is almost a metallic whisper.
Additionally, the oil has held up to firing and trips in the woods, and at no point have any of the guns seemed to lack for lubrication between "routine" cleanings. For the Springer this is like every time out, for my Mossbergs its more like whenever I'm bored enough.
The synopsis; I like it. I like it well enough to continue experimenting with it into a couple more seasons!