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Cleaning bolt action
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<blockquote data-quote="Dean2" data-source="post: 1572321" data-attributes="member: 26077"><p>I have used WD40 for cleaning tough to remove stuff and for getting the water out of Black Powder rifles after cleaning with soap and water, but I would never use it as a lube. It does not stop rust well, it gets gummy when dry and it attracts dust. Spray some on a chunk of flat steel and let it dry a few days. Then put it in a dusty environment and you will see what many of us are talking about. If you check your cars hinges, assuming you lube them with WD40, just have a look at how much dusty residue is clumped onto the lubed area. Now give it a touch and see how tacky it feels. It does not stay slippery. WD40 is designed to displace water, not to be a lubricant. Lots of people use it but there are way better options.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dean2, post: 1572321, member: 26077"] I have used WD40 for cleaning tough to remove stuff and for getting the water out of Black Powder rifles after cleaning with soap and water, but I would never use it as a lube. It does not stop rust well, it gets gummy when dry and it attracts dust. Spray some on a chunk of flat steel and let it dry a few days. Then put it in a dusty environment and you will see what many of us are talking about. If you check your cars hinges, assuming you lube them with WD40, just have a look at how much dusty residue is clumped onto the lubed area. Now give it a touch and see how tacky it feels. It does not stay slippery. WD40 is designed to displace water, not to be a lubricant. Lots of people use it but there are way better options. [/QUOTE]
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