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I may actually want an evil, icky black rifle
tstuart34:
--- Quote from: feralcatkillr on September 18, 2015, 12:12:25 PM ---The PSA Freedom Rifle kit has arrived!!! To the untrained eye it looks a lot like an AR-15 that dad bought as a range toy, but it will really make a superb youth deer rifle.
Looks pretty straightforward, but I may reach out to those of you who generously offered build advice or support, if I get stuck.
So... a question about lubrication and cleaning:
I'm a Froglube fanatic for plastic pistols and stainless revolvers. They seem to work slicker than snot on the stuff, and clean up just by wiping them off. Anyone used Froglube on an AR, or does it need to function a bit more "wet", i.e. something with a bit more greasy residue?
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Depending on what you have for coatings on the rifle Frog Lube will mess with the finish.
RobertH:
you'll get a zillion replies on lube. i use Crisco... i mean FireClean since I shoot pretty much 100% suppressed. i like it a lot. i use Hoppe's #9 or RemOil or CLP for general/basic cleaning, then FireClean for storage and shooting lube. basically, just use something!
zofoman:
--- Quote from: RobertH on September 18, 2015, 03:42:55 PM ---you'll get a zillion replies on lube.
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This is so true. Myself, I break in a new firearm by first cleaning and applying a good petroleum based gun oil like Ultra-Klenz or RemOil. After an initial shooting session, I do a thorough cleaning and then apply Froglube (paste). Some folks like it and some don't. I've also heard good things from folks using synthetic motor oil. I think after a good cleaning any lubrication will work & protect to a certain degree....its just that some will provide better long term solutions than others. It's ultimately your decision on what you like to use for your firearms. As for Froglube discoloring the finish on a particular firearm...I've not experienced that problem so far. One way to know for certain is to first try a little dab on a small inconspicous place and see what it looks like...if you don't like what you see use some sovent to take it down. Key thing I found with Froglube is initially apply it twice (under heat) and wipe the surfaces down after they are cooled off. I don't like to leave any visible residue on any parts. One will see it working when things begin to heat up. Good luck and have fun with your new purchase.
ILoveCats:
Thanks again.
tstuart34:
--- Quote from: RobertH on September 18, 2015, 03:42:55 PM ---you'll get a zillion replies on lube. i use Crisco... i mean FireClean since I shoot pretty much 100% suppressed. i like it a lot. i use Hoppe's #9 or RemOil or CLP for general/basic cleaning, then FireClean for storage and shooting lube. basically, just use something!
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Haha when I saw that arrival I thought about you. Just curious have you tried crisco yet?
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