3 in 1 oil

[clovishound]

I'm not too worried about overlubing my guns. Most are used only at the range, and cleaned every trip. I would rather run one a little wet, than a little dry under those conditions. If I lived in a dry, dusty environment and they were outside a lot, then I would go a different route. Had a long discussion last year with a trusted gunsmith about this. He was in full agreement.

I'm not talking about dunking my gun in a vat of oil then shaking it off. My 1911 is wet enough to have some oil creep a little ways from the slide after 100 rounds or so. It's not enough to have oil on my hands after shooting it.

[Mistered]

A firearm is not a Formula 1 race car engine.

This is true.

Parts on a gun move relatively slowly and other than maybe some high speed semi autos (or full auto) most non-semi guns benefit from the 'less is more' theory when it comes to oils.

Rem Oil has been my '3 in 1' oil for years and I use it on all my guns - and everything else. Those that were a little 'stiffer' got some Mobile 1 or other synthetic but if the gun operates smoothly as it is REm oil or any guud gu oil is fine.

NOW - I am not a fan of much 'new' and see a lot of new products that offer nothing advantageous over traditional products (including oil) but for guns I did find something that is truly superior than oil.

It is a product called Cherry Balmz Black RIfle Balm. This is their 'basic' product and not just intended for black rifles however it is great stuff. It has the consistency of mayonnaise but ' creamy and stringy' and stays in place with only a little 'creep'. Also it smells great - like cherries!

I can honestly say using this stuff probably doubles the action smoothness over just typical gun oil.

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[markiver54]

Where did Ya find that Ed?

[Mistered]

A friend gave me a bottle of it but I am now out and need to find someplace locally that has it or order it online.

[BigAl52]

https://www.cherrybalmz.com/product-pag ... rifle-balm

One review I read says it works great but for no more than you get for the price of the stuff he questions its worth. Obviously its a personal thing. To each there own.

[Mags]

I've used turbine oil in a pinch.

[Mistered]

One review I read says it works great but for no more than you get for the price of the stuff he questions its worth.

Yea it does work great but true on the price.

I may not get anymore because of it.

I might look into it and try to find out what it's made from and maybe brew up a batch myself!

[Mags]

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Clicked on that link and when the webpage opened I swear I got a whiff of cherry.

https://www.cherrybalmz.com/product-pag ... rifle-balm

One review I read says it works great but for no more than you get for the price of the stuff he questions its worth. Obviously its a personal thing. To each there own.

[Mistered]

Well, I got to reading more about this and one report said 'Tetra Grease' was VERY similar to the Cherry Balmz, a lot cheaper and maybe sticks a touch better and is available in LGS, hardware stores etc. so I bought a tube today and will try it out.

I really like the Cherry Balmz but if the Tetra Grease is similar I'll stick with it.

I'll post a report later.

[Mags]

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I use Tetra Grease on my Henry .30-30 bolt. I have no complaints. I also like marine grade white lithium grease. I use that on my Long Ranger bolt. It's really slick. We'll see how that grease ages. I know some of the lithium greases can dry up.

Well, I got to reading more about this and one report said 'Tetra Grease' was VERY similar to the Cherry Balmz, a lot cheaper and maybe sticks a touch better and is available in LGS, hardware stores etc. so I bought a tube today and will try it out.

I really like the Cherry Balmz but if the Tetra Grease is similar I'll stick with it.

I'll post a report later.

[dave77]

I use Petra Grease on my slide rails and locking blocks, lasts longer than any oil I've tried. How large is the Cherry Balmz container, don't see it on the site. Petra Grease is not that cheap. I wonder if either one is that much better than any good high temp/high pressure grease. $10 for 14 oz. on Amazon.

[Mistered]

How large is the Cherry Balmz container, don't see it on the site.

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[dave77]

How large is the Cherry Balmz container, don't see it on the site.

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I meant how many ounces in the bottle. Tetra grease is $10 for a 1oz tube on Amazon.

[Mistered]

I meant how many ounces in the bottle.

.5 oz.

I bought a tube of Tetra for $5.99 locally yesterday.

[dave77]

I meant how many ounces in the bottle.

.5 oz.

I bought a tube of Tetra for $5.99 locally yesterday.

That is expensive. I'll stick with Tetra, I bought some at Sportsman Warehouse last year but didn't remember what I paid for it.

There's so many different gun lubricants and cleaners out there you could use something new every time you cleaned/lubricated for a long time.

[Mistered]

I'll stick with Tetra,

Yep - I squeezed some of the Tetra out and it is very similar to the Cherry Balmz.

I'm sure it will be just as good - and for a lot less!

[Mgderf]

A couple of years ago I switched away from all gun oils.
I am now using two products that combined cover all of my firearms lubrication needs, and at a very reasonable price.
On the areas that want oil I use Permatex engine assembly lube.
It's heavier than most oils, so it stays in place and doesn't make a mess.
On areas that want more lubrication I use Lubri-Plate engine assembly grease.
I think it is a white lithium base, but I'm not sure.

Between these two, all my guns stay properly lubricated, they don't drip or run excess oils, they seem easier to clean, and neither has stiffened up in cold weather.
You can purchase both at AutoZone, and the bottles last forever.

[dave77]

Interesting video about not over-lubricating firearms. This is the short version, there is also a longer HD version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQuNgXqWPEo&t=14s

[Grunt67]

I field stripped my Henry H010 last night, for the first time. Cleaned & re-lubed with Super Lube 100% syn. grease. Smooth as a
babys' bottom.

[dasmoeturhead]

Rem oil on all weapons. I have never had a lube problem. Ever.
My late Dad, the Marine taught us to clean after every outing. I guess I could use bacon grease as often as I clean my weapons.
In the Military we/they used CLP. I still use it to clean, but I put Rem oil on all parts that mesh/slide together.

I use 3&1 oil for my wife's sewing machine, and door hinges