Shooter Lube

[wolfsong]

Anybody use it? Seems there are a thousand and one cleaner/lubricants for firearms on the market these days, with another one or three coming. I have seen recent ads and reviews for Shooter Lube and it seems like a good product. The fact that it contains no water, is non-caustic and odorless is attractive. Anybody tried it yet?

 

[Bob Wright]

No. I've seen non need to switch from my cleaning routine.

I clean my guns with Hoppe's No. 9 and oil with my blend of Three In One oil and motor oil, a 50/50 mix. Found nothing better.


Bob Wright

 

[Chief 101]

Excellent choice Bob Wright...

 

[Johnnu2]

+1 for the Bob Wright secret formula..... me too.
J.

 

[gramps]

Which lubes have water in them?
gramps

 

[loaded round]

Bob:
Used or new motor oil?

No. I've seen non need to switch from my cleaning routine.

I clean my guns with Hoppe's No. 9 and oil with my blend of Three In One oil and motor oil, a 50/50 mix. Found nothing better.


Bob Wright

 

[wolfsong]

Some folks may prefer solvents/cleaners that aren't flammable, aren't harmful to skin or eyes, aren't suspected to be cancer causing, aren't harmful to many common household surfaces, and don't have a strong chemical odor. Apparently, there are alternative products out there that differ in chemical make-up than established, familiar products do.

There is no be-all, end-all cleaner out there. Ask 10 people and you could get 20 different recommendations. I was just wondering if anyone had used Shooter Lube brand cleaner and their lubricant...

 

[BDM1]

Bob:
Used or new motor oil?

No. I've seen non need to switch from my cleaning routine.

I clean my guns with Hoppe's No. 9 and oil with my blend of Three In One oil and motor oil, a 50/50 mix. Found nothing better.


Bob Wright

Pretty sure it would be used oil. Being used, the water would have already evaporated out.

 

[wolfsong]

Which lubes have water in them?
gramps

Not a lubricant, but the MSDS sheet for Hoppe's #9

Ethyl Alcohol 64-17-5 <35.0 No No No 1000 ppm 1000 ppm 
Kerosene 8008-20-6 <35.0 No No No Not Determined 
Trade Secret Ingredient(s) Trade Secret <25.0 No No No Not Determined 
Organic Ester Trade Secret <10.0 No No No 100 ppm 100 ppm 
Ammonia, aqueous 7664-41-7 <10.0 No No No 25 ppm 50 ppm 

Ammonia, aqueous = ammonia + water.

 

[Chief 101]

Kerosene is oil...I have a friend who changes his lightly used car oil(mobile one) every 2k miles. I have been working with that gallon for a few years now...good stuff. Yet another oil thread...

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

There's a skeptical side of me that says about 90% of all the "gun lubes" out there come from the same barrel, may even be nothing more than some other common product, and the biggest differences lie in the skills of the advertising copy writers. So until I can convince myself otherwise, my guns' bores get Hoppe's #9 (I'm still working off a quart of the "real" stuff before a reformulation a couple of decades ago--I'm told the "new" stuff may be more environmentally friendly but doesn't work as well. I can't say), or Ed's Red home brew, and lube points get 3-In-One oil or Super Lube grease, straight from the hardware store, while externals get 3-In-One. My oldest gun is 90 this year, still looks good after a reblue some time before I got it almost 40 years ago, and works as well as any of my newer ones.

Rick C

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Original formula Hoppe's #9 because it has worked for me for sixty years and my wife likes the aroma, and Hoppe's oil just because. In a pinch I'll use RemOil.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Here you go. Bore solvents 3 pages. https://www.midwayusa.com/s?TargetLocation=%2F_%2FN-0%3FNo%3D0%26Np%3D2%26Nr%3DAND%2528p_visible%253A1%252Ccustomertypeid%253A1%2529%26Nrpp%3D24%26Ntpc%3D1%26Ntpr%3D1%26Ntt%3Dbore%2Bcleaner%2Bsolvent&PersistedItemsPerPage=0

and gun oil. 4 pages https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=gun+oil&userItemsPerPage=24

I would be willing to bet some are better than others especially for specific purposes.

 

[eveled]

Original formula Hoppe's #9 because it has worked for me for sixty years and my wife likes the aroma, and Hoppe's oil just because. In a pinch I'll use RemOil.

You got a good one.

My Dad said he used Hoppes #9 as cologne to attract my Mom.

 

[Fox Mike]

I find it interesting. I would think that if you didn't use the item the OP spoke about then why answer? He never asked what someone used besides Shooters Lube.

 

[kmoore]

No I do not use it. Never heard of it til this post. Buy it try it and report back on your results.

 

[wolfsong]

I find it interesting. I would think that if you didn't use the item the OP spoke about then why answer? He never asked what someone used besides Shooters Lube.

I find some of the responses interesting, too. A variation of "We've always done it this way". Well, we used to crap in wooden boxes out behind the house, too, and carry our water in buckets from the outside well/pump. Worked just fine for as long as we can remember...

 

[wolfsong]

And, speaking of Hoppe's #9, I wonder how many folks know that the correct pronunciation is "Hoppy's" and not "Hop's"...

 

[Chief 101]

I find it interesting. I would think that if you didn't use the item the OP spoke about then why answer? He never asked what someone used besides Shooters Lube.

If 'Shooters Lube' is made from mineral oil and is thin enough it will work just fine...

 

[Ale-8(1)]

I find some of the responses interesting, too. A variation of "We've always done it this way". Well, we used to crap in wooden boxes out behind the house, too, and carry our water in buckets from the outside well/pump. Worked just fine for as long as we can remember...

I continue to use Hoppe's products because they perform exactly what I want them to do. If I found a reaction to them that I did not like I'd investigate other products. Until that happens I'll continue to do it "the way I've always done it". :wink: And my wife likes the aroma. :lol: And I apologize for straying from the intent of your original question.

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

Random thought on the entire firearms chemical biz:

The only altruistic person in the fray in my opinion was Ed Harris when he formulated and published the recipe for Ed's Red. Nothing in it but stuff one could get at the auto parts, hardware or paint store. That leaves the rest of them!

I'm sure many here have heard the way to build a successful business is to find a need, find a way to fill that need, and proceed to do so. If you do it right, you'll make money. Well, we only have a couple of real needs with our guns, and Hoppe's was ahead of the game for a long time. Others were sitting there watching, in a competitive mood, figuring "We'll come up with something that does the same as the existing product, but claim ours is better, and with luck, we'll take market share from Hoppe's and make a little money for ourselves." Outers was probably one of the earliest to do this. Pretty soon, others were joining in. The need had already been filled, and well, but as consumers we have a never ending curiosity which leads us to believe there's a better mousetrap, so we try each one that comes along.

Mean time the world turns and turns... And the "original mousetrap" we know as the family cat can still get fat on all those mice the new and improved trap left behind!

Rick C

 

[kramden]

I use Hoppes #9. Bought a quart of lightweight synthetic oil to lubricate with. A quart will last a lifetime.

 

[Rook]

For about $8 bucks, a quart of Mobil 1 0W-20 synthetic motor oil applied with a syringe will last me the rest of my life to lube guns with.

It works as good or better than the secrete formula miracle gun oil that they sell by the milliliters instead of ounces or quarts. They take that stuff from 55 gallon drums and put it in tiny bottles and people think that anything that cost that much must be fantastic stuff.

Same as fishing reel grease. Yamalube all purpose synthetic marine grease in a 14 ounce tube is better than any of the super lube crap they sell in tiny containers for outrageous prices.

 

[one bullet]

Does anyone use straight Mineral Oil USP as a protectant for their firearms? I've been watching a guy on YouTube, GunBlue490, and it's all he recommends. He's a older retired cop, military veteran, and very knowledgeable. Just wondered if any forum members use it and their experience.

 

[loaded round]

Ever wonder what the base ingredient is in any firearm lubricant? You can answer your own question that way.

 

[toysoldier]

I thought shooters' lube came in six-packs. :wink:

 

[one bullet]

My question still stands. Most gun oils do have mineral oil as their base. But..with other additives. I'm asking about straight mineral oil and their experience with it so, no, I can't answer that question for myself.

 

[Chief 101]

I have never used that particular item but I do know some very knowledgeable old armory folks that do use it on metal firearms . It would surprise most folks how little oil they use in firearms that get used in the field.

 

[one bullet]

That's what the YouTube guy said. He maintains very little oil is needed for lubrication, even on AR's, which most say to run wet. He says mineral oil is all you need as a protectant for the finish and as anti rust.

 

[wolfsong]

Geez, guys. Sorry I asked. Carry on...